BASEBALL

American League

MINNESOTA TWINS – Announced the retirement of director of minor league operations Jim Rantz.

National League

CINCINNATI REDS – Agreed to terms with manager Dusty Baker on a two-year contract extension.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES – Named Wally Joyner assistant hitting coach.

BASKETBALL

NBA

CHICAGO BULLS – Waived G Andre Emmett.

SACRAMENTO KINGS – Waived C Cyril Awere.

FOOTBALL

NFL

BUFFALO BILLS – Signed DE Shawne Merriman. Re-signed S Delano Howell. Released DT Jay Ross and C David Snow.

CHICAGO BEARS – Signed TE Brody Eldridge to a one-year contract. Released RB Kahlil Bell.

GREEN BAY PACKERS – Claimed RB Johnny White off waivers from Buffalo. Placed RB Brandon Saine on injured reserve.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS – Signed S Chris Harris. Released CB Kevin Rutland.

HOCKEY

AHL

CONNECTICUT WHALE – Released F Scott Pitt and F Shayne Wiebe from professional tryout agreements and sent them to Greenville (ECHL).