BASEBALL

American League

MINNESOTA TWINS — Declined their 2015 contract option for 2015 on RHP Jared Burton, making him a free agent.

National League

SAN DIEGO PADRES — Fired hitting coach Phil Plantier.

FOOTBALL

National Football League

NFL — Fined Indianapolis LB Erik Walden $27,562 after being ejected for making contact with an official during an Oct. 19 game against Cincinnati.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Re-signed DL Jacobbi McDaniel to the practice squad. Signed WR L’Damian Washington to the practice squad.

DETROIT LIONS — Signed S Jerome Couplin to the practice squad. Released RB William Powell.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Acquired LB Akeem Ayers from Tennessee for an undisclosed draft choice. Released LB Ja’Gared Davis.

TENNESSEE TITANS — Signed TE Richard Gordon. Agreed to terms with LB Nate Askew and WR Derek Moye on practice squad contracts.