BASEBALL

American League

National League

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS–Placed RHP Chris Carpenter on the 60-day DL.

FOOTBALL

NFL

BALTIMORE RAVENS–Announced the retirement of C Matt Birk.

TENNESSEE TITANS–Agreed to terms with S George Wilson on a multiyear contract.

HOCKEY

NHL

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS–Reassigned G Henrik Karlsson to Rockford (AHL).

DETROIT RED WINGS–Placed LW Jan Mursak on waivers.

COLLEGE

CHARLOTTE–Dismissed junior basketball G DeMario Mayfield from the team for violation of athletic department policy.

IOWA–Named Chris White running backs coach and special teams coordinator.