BASEBALL

American League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES-Recalled LHP Brian Matusz from Bowie (EL). Optioned RHP Kam Mickolio to Norfolk (IL).

DETROIT TIGERS-Recalled OF Wilkin Ramirez from Toledo (IL). Optioned RHP Casey Fien to Toledo.

SEATTLE MARINERS-Activated 3B Adrian Beltre from the 15-day DL. Designated INF Chris Woodward for assignment.

National League

CHICAGO CUBS-Recalled LHP Tom Gorzelanny from Iowa (PCL). Placed INF Andres Blanco on the 15-day DL.

Atlantic League

LONG ISLAND DUCKS-Signed LHP Troy Cate. Released RHP Cory Doyne.

Can-Am League

QUEBEC CAPITALES-Released RHP Karl Gelinas.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

ARIZONA CARDINALS-Signed C Melvin Fowler to a one-year contract. Released C Donovan Raiola. Placed FB Justin Green on injured reserve.

DALLAS COWBOYS-Removed LB Stephen Hodge from physically unable to perform list.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS-Waived WR Aundrae Allison.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS-Signed QB Andrew Walter. Released QB Matt Gutierrez.

Canadian Football League

WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS-Added DL Michael Landry to their practice roster.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

OTTAWA SENATORS-Signed G Brian Elliott to a two-year contract.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS-Announced the resignation of president and chief executive officer Chris Zimmerman.

American Hockey League

TORONTO MARLIES-Promoted director of player development Dallas Easkins to coach of Toronto (AHL).

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON PENGUINS-Named John Hynes assistant coach.

ECHL

READING ROYALS-Renewed its affiliation relationship with Toronto (NHL) and Toronto (AHL) for the 2009-10 season.

International Hockey League

MUSKEGON LUMBERJACKS-Signed LW Robin Big Snake.

COLLEGE

UCLA-Named Mike Maynard men's track and field coach.

UNC GREENSBORO-Named Kevin Oleksiak director of men's basketball operations.