Ex-Steeler Blount completes community service; drug charge withdrawn  —  Prosecutors have dropped a marijuana possession charge against New England Patriots running back and former Steeler LeGarrette Blount, his attorney said.  —  Blount completed 50 hours of community service, his attorney Casey White said.

Buxton looking to defend No. 1 slot with 2015 rankings set to be unveiled  —  MLB.com's Jim Callis previews two of the top hitters and pitchers on the list of the Top 100 Prospects for 2015  —  After an offseason filled with transactions and intrigue, Spring Training is fast approaching.

Brewers Designate Elian Herrera For Assignment  —  The Brewers announced that they have designated infielder/outfielder Elian Herrera for assignment in order to clear space on the 40-man roster for the newly signed Neal Cotts.  —  The 29-year-old Herrera, claimed off waivers from the Dodgers last winter …

Yankees To Sign Scott Baker To Minor League Deal  —  The Yankees have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with longtime Twins right-hander Scott Baker, reports Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).  —  Baker was a mainstay in the Twins' rotation during their run at the top of the division …

Center fielder looks to move past late-season struggles after being acquired by Seattle  —  9/12/14: Austin Jackson tracks down Derek Norris' sharply-hit fly ball to deep center, reaching out to make a nice catch in the 1st  —  SEATTLE — Among the items not on the Mariners' shopping list …

Active in the Hot Stove, Miami optimistic about competing for playoff spot  —  Ichiro Suzuki is introduced as a member of the Marlins organization in Japan, saying he's driven by the team's incredible enthusiasm  —  MIAMI — Their Hot Stove season started with the record-setting signing …

Third-base coach played for skipper in Minors, was on Gonzalez's Marlins staff  —  MLB.com Braves Reporter Mark Bowman discusses the Braves keeping Fredi Gonzalez as their skipper and hiring Bo Porter as a coach  —  ATLANTA — As Bo Porter distances himself from his days as the Astros' manager …

CHAMBERLAIN'S STATUS PERPLEXING AS SPRING TRAINING NEARS  —  Where have you gone, Joba Chamberlain?  —  On the scale of free-agent mysteries, Chamberlain's case isn't as perplexing as, say, James Shields'.  Still, Chamberlain at 29 is the youngest right-handed reliever on the open market.

Bobby Ojeda splits with SNY as sides fail to agree on new contract  —  The sticking point, as it usually is, was money.  The two sides remained far apart on the financial terms of a new package for Ojeda.  —  Bobby Ojeda will not return to SportsNet New York's Mets pre and postgame studio.

Rays have private workout for Cuban prospect Moncada  —  The Rays most likely can't afford to sign Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada, but they took at him Wednesday during a private workout at the Trop anyway.  —  Moncada showed impressive power in front of a group of team officials, inlcluding baseball operations president Matt Silverman.

Devon Still and his daughter Leah wrote a book for kids fighting cancer  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Four-year-old Leah Still has been an inspiration to millions since she was diagnosed with a Stage 4 pediatric cancer called neuroblastoma in June.  Next month, the daughter of Cincinnati Bengals …

Brewers Sign Neal Cotts  —  It's been no secret that the Brewers were on the lookout for bullpen help, and they've added an arm to their relief corps, announcing the signing of left-hander Neal Cotts to a one-year contract today.  The Pro Star Management client will reportedly receive a $3MM guarantee.