=== Sports Transactions from The Sports Network ===

                      === Wednesday, August 22, 2012 ===


=== BASEBALL ===

Arizona Diamondbacks - Optioned pitcher Sam Demel to Reno (PCL); selected the
contract of pitcher Tyler Skaggs and recalled outfielder A.J. Pollock from
Reno.

Colorado Rockies - Reinstated outfielder Carlos Gonzalez from the bereavement
list; optioned pitcher Guillermo Moscoso to Colorado Springs (PCL).

Houston Astros - Designated pitcher Armando Galarraga for assignment;
purchased the contract of pitcher Hector Ambriz from Oklahoma City (PCL).

Major League Baseball - Suspended Oakland Athletics pitcher Bartolo Colon 50
games for violating the drug policy.

Miami Marlins - Placed outfielder Emilio Bonifacio on the 15-day disabled
list; recalled pitchers Jacob Turner and Dan Jennings from New Orleans (PCL).

Milwaukee Brewers - Released pitcher Randy Wolf; recalled infielder Jeff
Bianchi from Nashville (PCL).

New York Mets - Placed pitcher Johan Santana on the 15-day disabled list.

San Diego Padres - Selected the contract of pitcher Andrew Werner from Tucson
(PCL); optioned pitcher Brad Boxberger to Tucson; designated outfielder Jeremy
Hermida for assignment.

Toronto Blue Jays - Placed shortstop Yunel Escobar on the paternity list;
recalled pitcher Chad Beck from Las Vegas (PCL).


=== BASKETBALL ===

Boston Celtics - Signed forward Jeff Green.


=== FOOTBALL ===

Buffalo Bills - Released cornerback Cris Hill and safety Joshua Nesbitt.

Carolina Panthers - Released center Scott Mruczkowski.

Detroit Lions - Released defensive tackle Michael Cosgrove.

New Orleans Saints - Named Aaron Kromer linebackers/assistant head coach.

San Diego Chargers - Released offensive tackle Cordell Bell.

Tennessee Titans - Released defensive tackle Shaun Smith.


=== HOCKEY ===

Edmonton Oilers - Agreed to terms with forward Taylor Hall on a seven-year
contract extension.


=== COLLEGE ===

Mississippi Valley State - Named Ashley Robinson athletic director.