Baseball

Angels: Placed C Charlie O'Brien (broken right thumb) on 60-day DL.

Expos: Purchased contract of C-3B Mike Barrett from Double-A Harrisburg.

Mariners: Signed two-year contract with Double-A New Haven.

Phillies: Named Ruben Amaro Jr. assistant GM, effective at end of season.

Pirates: Announced affiliation agreement with short-season Single-A Williamsport.

Rangers: Recalled C Chris Tremie from Triple-A Oklahoma. Recalled P Eric Moody from Oklahoma; placed him on 60-day DL.

Rockies: Announced affiliation agreement with Double-A Carolina.

White Sox: Traded C Chad Kreuter to Angels for cash considerations.

Yankees: Thirty-two-year affiliation with short-season Single-A Oneonta will end at conclusion of season.

College

Mankato State: Will change school name to Minnesota State-Mankato.

St. Mary's: Named Othell Wilson (Virginia) and Clyde Lynn (North zTC Carolina) assistant men's basketball coaches.

Hockey

Canucks: Signed D Chris McAllister.

Capitals: Signed D Jeff Toms to one-year contract.

Kings: Re-signed LW Matt Johnson to three-year contract.

Pub Date: 9/19/98