Vince Coleman

BaseballAstros: Purchased the contract of RHP John Johnstone from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League. Optioned RHP Anthony Young to Tucson.Baysox (Double-A): Called up OF Rolando Avila and C Melvin Rosario from Single-A High Desert. Sent C Chris Gresham to High Desert. Returned OF David Dellucci to Single-A Frederick.Reds: Released OF Vince Coleman and designated LHP Mike Remlinger for assignment.BasketballAmerican Basketball League: Assigned C Rebecca Lobo and G-F Teresa Weatherspoon to New England team, F Lisa Leslie and G Dawn Staley to Richmond, G Teresa Edwards and F Katrina McClain to Atlanta, G Nikki McCray and C Carla McGhee to Columbus, G Edna Campbell and C Sylvia Crawley to Denver, F Katy Steding and G Ruthie Bolton to Portland, G Jennifer Azzi and F-C Val Whiting to San Jose and F Cindy Brown and C Venus Lacy to Seattle.

The New York Mets placed center fielder Vince Coleman, the major-league leader in stolen bases with 33, on the 15-day disabled list yesterday, retroactive to Saturday, because of a strained left hamstring.Coleman injured his leg Friday night while running out a grounder in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros. Manager Bud Harrelson said Coleman had pulled muscles in his left leg before and that the Mets wanted to be cautious and allow him to recuperate slowly.The Mets will platoon Daryl Boston and Mark Carreon in center.

The Los Angeles district attorney's office said late yesterday that it expected to make a formal criminal charge as a result of Saturday's firecracker incident outside Dodger Stadium.New York Mets outfielder Vince Coleman has been identified by another player as the person who threw a lighted firecracker from a vehicle, an action that apparently resulted in injuries to at least three persons.The district attorney met with officials of the Los Angeles Fire Department's arson unit yesterday, which has been investigating the incident.

The New York Mets, besieged by unfavorable publicity generated by off-the-field problems, stopped talking to the media yesterday."Because of what we perceive as slanderous attacks aimed at members of this ballclub, we regretfully have found it necessary to immediately cease to communicate with all members of the media," a one-paragraph statement posted in the clubhouse and the team's spring training press room read."

BASEBALL American League * California Angels -- Placed Lance Parrish (catcher) on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 10. Recalled Mike Fetters (pitcher) and John Orton (catcher) from Edmonton of the Pacific Coast League.* Chicago White Sox -- Announced the resignation of Marvis Foley (manager) of Vancouver of the Pacific Coast League. Named Moe Drabowsky interim manager.* Milwaukee Brewers -- Placed Gary Sheffield (third baseman) on the 15-day disabled list. Activated Darryl Hamilton (outfielder)

Florida assistant state's attorney Dave Morgan and the investigative team assigned to the alleged rape of a 31-year-old woman by three members of the New York Mets conferred with lawyers for the players yesterday."

Baseball Montreal Expos -- Announced that OF Ivan Calderon underwent surgery on his left shoulder.New York Mets -- Announced GM Frank Cashen will step down at the end of this season and will remain as chief operating officer for 1992 and consultant for 1993. Promoted Al Harazin from executive VP to GM and Gerry Hunsicker from director of operations to assistant VP for operations. Activated OF Vince Coleman from the 15-day DL.Basketball Golden State Warriors -- Signed G Clifford Scales to a 1-year contract.

At Oriole Park at Camden YardsDay ... .. ..Time .. .. .. TV .... .. .. ..StartersToday .. .. .3:05 .. .. ...13 .. .... .. Mike Mussina.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...(14-6, 4.46 in '93) vs... .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. ..Kevin Appier (18-8, 2.56)Wednesday ...7:35 .. .. ...HTS .. ..Ben McDonald (13-14, 3.39).. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .vs. David Cone (11-14, 3.33)Radio: All games on WBAL (1090 AM) and WTOP (1500 AM)Royals updateThis will be the first season opener in 21 years without George Brett.

The 60-day drug suspension of Montreal Expos catcher Gilberto Reyes was overturned yesterday by arbitrator George Nicolau.Nicolau ruled that Reyes should be treated as a first-time offender and undergo drug rehabilitation instead of a suspension. Commissioner Fay Vincent treated Reyes as a second-time offender when he suspended him Feb. 7 after a positive drug test in the Dominican Winter League.Reyes was taken off the disqualified list yesterday and placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Expos.

BaseballAL: White Sox manager Terry Bevington and Royals manager Bob Boone will be All-Star coaches, joining Indians coaches Toby Harrah, Mark Wiley, Jeff Newman and Dan Williams.NL: Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda and Phillies manager Jim Fregosi will be All-Star coaches, joining Braves coaches Ned Yost, Pat Corrales, Leo Mazzone and Jimy Williams.Angels: Signed OF Vince Coleman and P Paul Swingle to minor-league contracts.Brewers: Added P Kevin Wickander to 40-man roster; activated him from Triple-A New Orleans.