Sunday's Sports Transactions

By The Associated Press

BASEBALL

American League

BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Optioned RHP Brad Bergesen to Norfolk (IL). Activated RHP Alfredo Simon from the 15-day DL.

NEW YORK YANKEES—Placed OF Marcus Thames on the 15-day DL. Recalled OF Chad Huffman from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL).

National League

COLORADO ROCKIES—Activated RHP Greg Reynolds from the 60-day DL and optioned him to Tulsa (Texas).

FLORIDA MARLINS—Optioned RHP Rick VandenHurk to New Orleans (PCL).

HOUSTON ASTROS—Agreed to terms with C Ben Heath and C Kenny Diaz.

BASKETBALL

National Basketball Association

ATLANTA HAWKS—Named Larry Drew coach.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

LOS ANGELES KINGS—Announced the resignation of assistant coach Mark Hardy.