Baseball
NL: Upheld three-game suspension and $1,000 fine of Dodgers OF Gary Sheffield for fighting and starting bench-clearing brawl during game June 28.
Athletics: Activated OF Jason McDonald from 15-day DL. Optioned P Jay Witasick (C. Milton Wright, UMBC) to Triple-A Edmonton.
Brewers: Named Wendy Selig-Prieb president and CEO. President and CEO Bud Selig resigned and transferred ownership interest into voting trust.
Cubs: Placed P Tony Fossas on waivers for purpose of giving him unconditional release. Recalled SS Jose Nieves from Double-A West Tennessee.
Devil Rays: Placed P Albie Lopez (right heel bursitis) on 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 1. Recalled P Dennis Springer from Triple-A Durham.
Marlins: Recalled IF Luis Castillo from Triple-A Charlotte.
Mets: Signed P John Franco to extension through 2000. Activated P Paul Wilson; assigned him to Triple-A Norfolk.
Red Sox: Signed IF Adam Everett, first-round pick. Sent P Jim Corsi to Triple-A Pawtucket on rehabilitation assignment.
Newburgh (Independent): Announced retirement of P Dave Fleming, who pitched earlier this season for Triple-A Rochester.
College
Franklin & Marshall: Named Dave Webster men's lacrosse coach.
Idaho State: Scot Maynard, son of NFL Hall of Fame WR Don Maynard, resigned after one season as special teams coordinator and assistant secondary coach.
Sam Houston State: Named Bob Marlin men's basketball coach.
Football
Bills: Waived LB Jason Crebo.
Falcons: Released LB Richard Freeman. Signed CB Kwame Ellis.
Lions: Signed TE Keith Jennings, who had been with Cowboys. Waived TE Jon Blackman.
Patriots: Signed CB Jason Suttle. Waived OT Bob Beveridge.
Redskins: Released WR Felman Malveaux. Signed PK Jeff Sauve.
Steelers: Placed WR-KR Henry Bailey on IR. Signed G Emerson Martin.
Hockey
Flyers: Signed free-agent LW Jason Zent and RW Mark Greig for two years.
Maple Leafs: Named Rick Ley assistant coach. Announced that assistant coach Terry Simpson is not returning to organization. Re-signed free-agent C Darby Hendrickson to multi-year contract.
Pub Date: 8/05/98