Baseball

Brewers: Claimed P Jim Pittsley off waivers from Royals and added him to 40-man roster.

Cardinals: Optioned P Clint Sodowsky to Triple-A Memphis. Recalled P Rick Heiserman from Memphis.

Cubs: Activated OF Glenallen Hill from 15-day DL. Optioned OF Bo Porter to Triple-A Iowa.

Expos: Released former Orioles P Jose Bautista from Triple-A Ottawa.

Marlins: Assigned C Jeff Bailey to Single-A Kane County.

Rockies: Placed IF Kurt Abbott (strained left groin) on 15-day DL. Transferred P Kevin Ritz from 15-day DL to 60-day DL. Designated P David Wainhouse for assignment. Purchased contracts of IF Chris Petersen and IF J. R. Phillips from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

College

ACC: Named Maryland SS Casey Trout (Arundel) second-team all-conference in baseball.

Hockey

Sabres: Recalled G Martin Biron from AHL Rochester.

Soccer

Los Angeles (MLS): Signed M Simon Elliott.