Baseball

Cubs: Signed OF Orlando Merced. Recalled OF Matt Mieske from Triple-A Iowa.

Dodgers: Recalled C Angel Pena from Double-A San Antonio.

Indians: Recalled RHP Steve Karsay from Triple-A Buffalo.

Red Sox: Recalled LHP Ron Mahay from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Football

Packers: Signed FB Michael Blair from practice squad. Waived DB Chris Darkins.

Saints: Waived DE Josh Taves. Activated DT Joe Johnson from exempt list.

Pub Date: 9/06/98