Baseball

Athletics: Recalled OF Jason McDonald from Double-A Midland.

Cubs: Activated OF Lance Johnson from DL. Optioned P Kyle Farnsworth to Triple-A Iowa.

Giants: Placed IF Ramon Martinez (groin) on 15-day DL.

Marlins: Optioned P Jesus Sanchez to Triple-A Calgary. Recalled P Vic Darensbourg from Calgary.

Basketball

Rockers (WNBA): Fired Linda Hill-MacDonald, head coach, and Susan Yow, assistant coach.

Football

Browns: Signed K Chris Boniol.

Seahawks: Released DT Gary Holmes.