Baseball

Astros: Acquired OF Matt Mieske from Mariners for P Kevin Hodges. Optioned OF Alex Diaz to Triple-A New Orleans.

Devil Rays: Placed former Orioles P Esteban Yan (inflamed right shoulder) on 15-day DL. Recalled P Alan Newman from Triple-A Durham. Activated P Albie Lopez from rehab assignment.

Twins: Activated C Terry Steinbach from 15-day DL. Optioned C A. J. Pierzynski to Triple-A Salt Lake.

White Sox: Recalled P Scott Eyre from Triple-A Charlotte. Optioned P David Lundquist to Charlotte.

Basketball

NBA: Fined Knicks F Larry Johnson $25,000 for directing obscenities at media and otherwise failing to make himself available to media. Fined Knicks $25,000 for Johnson's conduct.

Pub Date: 6/21/99