BASEBALL

BASEBALL

American League

DETROIT TIGERS—Optioned RHP Jordan Tata to Toldeo (IL).

National League

CINCINNATI REDS—Traded C Chad Moeller to the L.A. Dodgers for cash considerations. Optioned RHP Matt Belisle to Lousiville (IL). Recalled LHP Bill Bray from Louisville.

COLORADO ROCKIES—Placed INF-OF Jeff Baker on teh 15-day DL. Purchased the contract of INF Ian Stewart from Colorado Springs (PCL). Designated LHP Sean Thompson for assignment.

SAN DIEGO PADRES—Placed C Michael Barrett on the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Jack Cassel to Portland (PCL). Recalled RHP Mike Thompson from Portland. Purchased the contract of C Pete Laforest from Portland.

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS—Optioned LHP Jonathan Sanchez to Fresno (PCL). Recalled RHP Brian Wilson from Fresno.

American Association

FORT WORTH CATS—Released OF Trey Roberson. Agreed to terms with OF John Molyneux.

SIOUX CITY EXPLORERS—Agreed to terms with RHP Nick Cebula.

Northern League

NL—Suspended Kansas City C Patrick Arlis for two games and fined him an undisclosed sum for his actions.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

NFL—Suspended Buffalo DE Anthony Hargrove for four games without pay for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS—Released CB Gerard Ross. Signed TE Andy Stokes.

COLLEGE

N.J. CITY—Announced the resignation of Ken Heaton, baseball coach, to become assistant athletic director/compliance officer. Named Eric Alvarez baseball coach.