Baseball

Cardinals: Activated IF David Howard from DL. Optioned IF Luis Ordaz to Triple-A Memphis.

Cubs: Activated P Kevin Foster from DL. Optioned P Kennie Steenstra to Triple-A Iowa.

Dodgers: Sent OF Trenidad Hubbard to Triple-A Albuquerque. Optioned P Eric Weaver to Albuquerque.

Indians: Designated former Orioles P Rick Krivda for assignment. Added OF Matt Luke to 25-man roster.

Phillies: Recalled P Carlton Loewer from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Optioned P Mike Grace to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Padres: Signed former Orioles OF Mike Devereaux to minor-league contract and will assign him to Triple-A Las Vegas on June 15. Purchased contract of P Robert Ramirez from Las Vegas.

Rockies: Acquired IF Kurt Abbott from Athletics for player to be named and cash. Designated P Dave Wainhouse for assignment.

Yankees: Recalled OF Shane Spencer from Triple-A Columbus. Optioned P Scott Brow to Columbus.

Football

Broncos: Waived CB Tomur Barnes.

Packers: Signed FB Edwin Watson, seventh-round draft pick, to two-year contract.

Saints: Signed TE Cameron Cleeland, second-round draft pick, to three-year contract.

Steelers: Agreed to terms with G Brenden Stai, DT Oliver Gibson, S Lethon Flowers and LB Donta Jones on one-year contracts.

Pub Date: 6/10/98