...runs -- one earned -- in six innings. At Kansas City, Joe Randa, whose three-run homer in the eighth off reliever Al Reyes had tied it at 5, beat out an infield single leading off the 12th against Tim Worrell (1-1). Then Johnson hit his...

...receiving six competent innings from surprise starter Jose Mercedes, the eighth-inning tag team of Chuck McElroy, Al Reyes and Buddy Groom was exposed by the ultimate small-market, small-talent lineup. Five hits, two walks and a sacrifice...

...WTA, Family Circle Cup, championship match Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Optioned RHP Al Reyes to Rochester of the International League. Recalled RHP Jason Johnson from Rochester. CLEVELAND INDIANS--Traded OF...

...Utah, 8 p.m. Sacramento at Seattle, 9 p.m. Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES--Traded RHP Al Reyes to Los Angeles for RHP Alan Mills and cash. BOSTON RED SOX--Optioned RHP Rob Stanifer to Pawtucket of the International...

...Davies. HOUSTON ASTROS--Placed 3B Ken Caminiti on the 15-day disabled list. LOS ANGELES DODGERS--Optioned RHP Al Reyes to Albuquerque of the Pacific Coast League. Recalled C Adam Melhuse. MILWAUKEE BREWERS--Designated INF Sean Berry...

...two-time defending AL batting champion, who split a tendon in the wrist when he was hit by a pitch from Baltimore's Al Reyes in September 1999, is to meet with the team doctor Tuesday or Wednesday. "It seems like we've kind of exhausted a...

...Nunez to the 40-man roster. Announced INF Jeff Branson, INF Chris Donnels, C Brian Johnson, OF Bruce Aven, RHP Al Reyes, and RHP Dennis Springer declined outright assignments to Las Vegas of the PCL, making them free agents. SAN DIEGO...

...Reds. PITTSBURGH PIRATES--Released RHP Pat Rapp. Optioned C Humberto Cota to Nashville of the PCL. Assigned RHP Al Reyes, INF Mendy Lopez and OF Luis Polonia to their minor league camp. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MILWAUKEE...

...LHP John Bale, LHP Pete Zamora and RHP Bobby Munoz to their minor league camp. PITTSBURGH PIRATES--Released RHP Al Reyes. Sent LHP Mike Gonzalez, LHP Matt Guerrier, RHP Bobby Bradley, C Ryan Doumit, C J.R. House, 1B Walter Young...

...International League. NEW YORK YANKEES--Placed RHP Antonio Osuna on the 15-day disabled list. Purchased the contract of RHP Al Reyes from Columbus of the International League. Transferred RHP Jon Lieber from the 15- to the 60-day disabled list. OAKLAND...