Reds To Sign Ryan Madson  —  If any doubt remained about the Reds' intentions for the 2012 season, it has now disappeared — they're going for it.  GM Walt Jocketty continued adding to his new-look pitching staff by agreeing to terms with Ryan Madson on a one-year, $8.5MM deal.

Nationals unlikely to sign Prince at current price  —  WASHINGTON — There is a “99 percent” chance that the Nationals will not sign free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder, according to a baseball source.  —  The news comes a few weeks after ownership met with Fielder and his agent, Scott Boras, in the nation's capital.

Mets receive good news on Ike Davis  —  PHOENIX — Finally, some good news for Mets fans: Ike Davis said Tuesday he is “good to go” for spring training after more than two months of hard rehab on the freakish left ankle injury that cost him most of the 2011 season.

Dodgers settle with Fox, ending battle over TV rights sale  —  The Dodgers and Fox Sports ended their legal hostilities Tuesday night, with the team agreeing to abandon its proposed sale of television rights and Fox agreeing to withdraw its objection to the settlement between Major League Baseball and outgoing owner Frank McCourt.

Angels, Morales agree to one-year contract  —  Slugger who missed past 1 1/2 seasons avoids arbitration  —  ANAHEIM — The Angels avoided arbitration with first baseman Kendrys Morales by agreeing on a one-year contract Wednesday.  Terms of the deal were not disclosed …

Luke Scott agrees to one-year deal with Tampa Bay Rays  —  Luke Scott, the outspoken, energetic slugger who spent four seasons in Baltimore and was named the 2010 Most Valuable Oriole, has agreed to a one-year deal with the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays that includes a 2013 option, according to an industry source.

A Proposal To Break The Territorial-Rights Logjam Between The A's And The Giants  —  Since just before Christmas, there's been a flutter of rumors suggesting that MLB owners are close to making a decision on whether to permit the Oakland Athletics to move to a new, still-unbuilt ballpark in San Jose, about 40 miles to the south.

Pirates bring lefty Slaten in on Minors contract  —  Veteran could vie for role of southpaw specialist this spring  —  PITTSBURGH — Though terms of the agreement have not all been finalized, left-hander Doug Slaten has chosen to sign a Minor League deal with the Pirates, an industry source confirmed Wednesday.

Red Sox Acquire Brad Emaus  —  The Red Sox acquired infielder Brad Emaus from the Rockies for a player to be named later or cash considerations, the Rockies announced.  He'll provide Boston with insurance at second and third.  —  The Mets selected Emaus from the Blue Jays in the 2010 Rule 5 draft …

Integrity, character make future Hall votes easy  —  Steroid users have eliminated themselves from consideration  —  You heard of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.”  This is about how “Mr. Bonds Blew Cooperstown,” but before I get to that, I'm not saying the following proudly …

Braun, Yount headline Brewers ‘On Deck’ slate  —  Over 45 players, coaches and alumni to attend Jan. 29 event  —  MILWAUKEE — Ryan Braun, Robin Yount and more than forty other current and former Brewers players, coaches and prospects have committed to attend the team's “On Deck” event in downtown Milwaukee later this month.

BASEBALL IQ  —  Baseball IQ, MLB Network's first-ever game show, premieres Tuesday, January 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET.  Hosted by MLB Network's Matt Vasgersian, Baseball IQ is a recall-based trivia show featuring two participants, 30 minutes and a chance to win up to $45,000 for charity.