Jul 31, 2005

• The Seattle Mariners acquired minor league pitchers Yorman Bazardo and Mike Flannery from the Florida Marlins for pitcher Ron Villone; recalled pitcher George Sherrill from Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
• The Chicago White Sox acquired infielder Geoff Blum from the San Diego Padres for minor league pitcher Ryan Meaux; recalled pitcher Joe Adkins from Charlotte of the International League (AAA); optioned infielders Willie Harris and Ross Gload to Charlotte.
• The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Matt Lawton from the Pittsburgh Pirates for outfielder Jody Gerut.
• The Atlanta Braves acquired pitcher Kyle Farnsworth from the Detroit Tigers for pitchers Roman Colon and Zach Miner.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired pitcher Buddy Groom from the New York Yankees for a player to be named.
• The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of pitcher Jon Papelbon from Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).

Jul 30, 2005

• The Seattle Mariners acquired catcher Yorvit Torrealba and pitcher Jesse Foppert from the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Randy Winn.
• The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Chan Ho Park and cash considerations from the Texas Rangers for first baseman- outfielder Phil Nevin.
• The New York Yankees signed pitcher Alan Embree; designated pitcher Buddy Groom for assignment.
• The New York Mets signed infielder Wil Cordero to a minor league contract and assigned him to Norfolk of the International League (AAA).

Jul 29, 2005

• The Colorado Rockies purchased the contract of pitcher Aquilino Lopez from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); signed pitcher Kyle Hancock.
• The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Eric Byrnes from the Colorado Rockies for outfielder Larry Bigbie.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers purchased the contract of pitcher Jonathan Broxton from Jacksonville of the Southern League (AA).

Jul 28, 2005

• The San Diego Padres acquired catcher David Ross from the Pittsburgh Pirates for shortstop J.J. Furmaniak.
• The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Shawn Chacon from the Colorado Rockies for pitchers Ramon Ramirez and Eduardo Sierra.

Jul 27, 2005

• The New York Yankees claimed pitcher Hideo Nomo off waivers from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and signed him to a minor league contract.
• The New York Mets signed pitchers Jonathon Niese and Will Jostock and infielder Matt Anderson.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks purchased the contract of outfielder Conor Jackson from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
• The Milwaukee Brewers purchased the contract of pitcher Rick Helling from Nashville of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

Jul 26, 2005

• The Seattle Mariners signed catcher Jeff Clement, their first-round pick in last month's draft; activated infielder Dave Hansen from the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Chris Snelling to Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
• The Cleveland Indians purchased the contract of infielder-outfielder Jeff Liefer from Buffalo of the International League (AAA).

Jul 25, 2005

• The Washington Nationals released first baseman-outfielder Wil Cordero.
• The Boston Red Sox rigned pitcher Craig Hansen, their first-round pick, to a four-year contract; transferred pitcher Matt Mantei to the 60-day disabled list.
• The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of pitcher Shawn Camp from Omaha of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

Jul 24, 2005

• The Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed pitcher Jeremy Hellickson.
• The New York Mets purchased the contract of pitcher Jose Santiago from Norfolk.

Jul 23, 2005

• The Los Angeles Angels signed pitcher Trevor Bell to a minor league contract.
• The Cincinnati Reds acquired pitchers Justin Germano and Travis Chick from the San Diego Padres for third baseman Joe Randa.
• The Colorado Rockies purchased the contract of pitcher Randy Williams from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
• The San Diego Padres purchased the contract of pitcher Craig Breslow from Mobile of the Southern League (AA).
• The Colorado Rockies purchased the contract of pitcher Randy Williams from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

Jul 22, 2005

• The Toronto Blue Jays traded infielder John McDonald to the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named later.
• The San Diego Padres purchased the contract of pitcher Craig Breslow from Mobile of the Southern League (AA); optioned third baseman Sean Burroughs to Portland of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); designated pitcher Luis Mendoza for assignment.

Jul 21, 2005

• The Texas Rangers claimed pitcher James Baldwin off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles; optioned pitcher C.J. Wilson to Frisco of the Texas League (AA).
• The Atlanta Braves acquired pitcher Matt Lorenzo from the Texas Rangers for pitcher Kevin Gryboski.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired pitcher Tim Worrell from the Philadelphia Phillies for infielder Matt Kata.
• The Philadelphia Phillies purchased the contract of pitcher Clay Condrey from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre of the International League (AAA).

Jul 20, 2005

• The Detroit Tigers agreed to terms with pitcher Erik Averill.
• The Colorado Rockies claimed infielder Anderson Machado off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
• The Chicago White Sox purchased the contract of pitcher Bobby M. Jones from the Newark Bears of the Atlantic League (Independent).
• The New York Yankees purchased the contract of pitcher Alex Graman from Columbus.
• The Washington Nationals claimed outfielder Kenny Kelly off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

Jul 19, 2005

• The Boston Red Sox acquired outfielder Adam Hyzdu from the San Diego Padres for pitcher Scott Cassidy; acquired infielder Tony Graffanino from the Kansas City Royals for outfielder Chip Ambres and pitcher Juan Cedeno.
• The Cincinnati Reds announced outfielder Jason Romano refused an outright assignment to Louisville of the International League (AAA) and elected free agency.
• The Los Angeles Angels signed pitcher Chris Howell and assigned him to Mesa of the Arizona League (Rookie).

Jul 18, 2005

• The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Jody Gerut from the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Jason Dubois.

Jul 17, 2005

• The New York Yankees purchased the contract of pitcher Aaron Small from Columbus of the International League (AAA).

Jul 16, 2005

• The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Al Leiter from the Florida Marlins for a player to be named and cash considerations.
• The Boston Red Sox signed outfielder Gabe Kapler and placed him on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.

Jul 15, 2005

• The San Diego Padres signed shortstop Seth Johnston.
• The Oakland Athletics signed outfielder Travis Buck.
• The Minnesota Twins signed first baseman Henry Sanchez.
• The Atlanta Braves purchased the contract of pitcher Jay Powell from Mississippi of the Southern League (AA).
• The Milwaukee Brewers purchased the contract of pitcher Dana Eveland from Huntsville of the Southern League (AA).
• The New York Mets purchased the contract of pitcher Juan Padilla from Norfolk of the International League (AAA).

Jul 14, 2005

• The Los Angeles Angels activated outfielder Steve Finley from the 15-day disabled list; signed shortstop Ryan Mount, their second-round draft pick.
• The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of pitcher Craig Dingman from Toledo of the International League (AAA).
• The New York Mets purchased the contract of pitcher Lino Urdaneta from Cancun of the Mexican League.
• The New York Yankees purchased the contract of pitcher Tim Redding from Columbus of the International League (AAA).
• The Oakland A's signed outfielder Travis Buck, their compensatory pick between the first and second rounds of the June draft.

Jul 13, 2005

• The Washington Nationals signed pitcher Mike Stanton; activated outfielder Ryan Church from the 15-day disabled list; placed second baseman Junior Spivey on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Saturday, with a fractured right wrist and infielder Tony Blanco on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Monday, with vertigo; transferred infielder Henry Mateo to the 60-day disabled list.
• The Colorado Rockies acquired outfielder Eric Byrnes, infielder Omar Quintanilla and cash considerations from the Oakland Athletics for pitchers Joe Kennedy and Jay Witasick; acquired pitcher Zach Day, outfielder J.J. Davis and a player to be named or cash from the Washington Nationals for outfielder Preston Wilson and cash; assigned Davis to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); placed outfielder Brad Hawpe on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 10, with a strained left hamstring; purchased the contract of outfielder Ryan Spilborghs from Colorado Springs.
• The Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher Chad Bradford from the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Jay Payton; signed outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury, their first-round draft pick; activated pitcher Curt Schilling from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Kevin Youkilis to Pawtucket of the International League (AAA); sent outright pitcher Scott Cassidy to Pawtucket.

Jul 11, 2005

• The Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed pitcher Joe Borowski.
• The New York Yankees signed pitcher Eric Wordekemper to a minor league contract.
• The New York Mets signed pitcher Deolis Guerra and outfielder Jesse Martinez.
• The Minnesota Twins acquired second baseman Bret Boone and cash from the Seattle Mariners for a player to be named.

Jul 10, 2005

• The San Diego Padres purchased the contract of pitcher Pedro Astacio from Portland of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

Jul 9, 2005

• The Houston Astros purchased the contract of pitcher Travis Driskill from Round Rock of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
• The Los Angeles Angels purchased the contract of infielder Zach Sorensen from Salt Lake of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
• The Oakland A's re-signed outfielder Mark Kotsay to a three-year contract through 2008.

Jul 8, 2005

• The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Dallas McPherson on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his left hip.
• The Oakland Athletics re-signed outfielder Mark Kotsay to a three-year contract through 2008.
• The New York Yankees purchased the contract of pitcher Darrell May from Columbus of the International League (AAA).

Jul 7, 2005

• The Colorado Rockies spitcher Mike DeJean to a one-year contract; optioned pitcher David Cortes to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
• The Cleveland Indians acquired infielder Ramon Vazquez from the Boston Red Sox for infielder Alex Cora; recalled pitcher Brian Tallet from Buffalo of the International League (AAA).
• The Arizona Diamondbacks signed pitcher Jason Urquidez.
• The Atlanta Braves purchased the contract of outfielder Jeff Francoeur from Mississippi of the Southern League (AA).
• The Chicago Cubs purchased the contracts of outfielders Adam Greenberg and Matt Murton from West Tenn of the Southern League (AA).
• The New York Yankees purchased the contract of outfielder Melky Cabrera from Columbus of the International League (AAA).
• The Oakland A's signed pitcher Jared Lansford.

Jul 6, 2005

• The St. Louis Cardinals Signed pitchers Kenneth Maiques and Tyler Leach.
• The Boston Red Sox placed pitcher Keith Foulke on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Tuesday, with a left knee arthroscopy; purchased the contract of pitcher Scott Cassidy from Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
• The Atlanta Braves released pitcher Seth Greisinger.
• The Houston Astros requested waivers on pitcher John Franco for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release; signed pitcher Brian Bogusevic, their first-round pick in the First-Year player draft.

Jul 5, 2005

• The Washington Nationals activated second baseman Jose Vidro from the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Rick Short to New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
• The Arizona Diamondbacks purchased the contract of picther Armando Almanza.
• The Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of pitcher Jason Standridge from Louisville.
• The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of infielder Kevin Hooper from Toledo of the International League (AAA).

Jul 4, 2005

• The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder J.D. Drew on the 15-day disabled list with a broken left wrist; purchased the contract of outfielder Chin-Feng Chen from Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); transferred catcher Paul Bako to the 60-day disabled list.
• The Tampa Bay Devil Rays purchased the contract of infielder Fernando Cortez from Durham of the International League (AAA).
• The Washington Nationals purchased the contract of outfielder Matt Cepicky from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).

Jul 3, 2005

• The Seattle Mariners designated second baseman Bret Boone for assignment; placed infielder Dave Hansen on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow tendinitis; recalled infielder Jose Lopez and outfielder Chris Snelling from Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA
• The Minnesota Twins signed shortstop Andrew Thompson.
• The Cleveland Indians signed outfielder Roman Pena.
• The Tampa Bay Devil Rays purchased the contract of pitcher Joe Beimel from Durham.

Jul 2, 2005

• The Baltimore Orioles purchased the contract of pitcher Tim Byrdak from Ottawa of the International League (AAA); designated pitcher Rick Bauer for assignment; signed pitcher John Stephens to a minor league contract.
• The Los Angeles Angels purchased the contract of outfielder Curtis Pride from Salt Lake of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
• The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Paul Quantrill from the New York Yankees for pitchers Tim Redding, Darrell May and cash considerations.
• The Tampa Bay Devils Rays purchased the contract of outfielder Chris Singleton from Durham of the International League (AAA).

Jul 1, 2005

• The St. Louis Cardinals Signed shortstop Tyler Greene and pitcher Mark McCormick.
• The San Diego Padres signed pitcher Cesar Carrillo.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers Signed outfielder Sergio Pedroza.
• The Baltimore Orioles optioned pitcher Hayden Penn to Bowie of the Eastern League (AA).
• The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased the contract of pitcher Zach Duke from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA).
• The Washington Nationals purchased the contract of infielder Rick Short from New Orleans of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).