Rockies owner: Troy Tulowitzki to Mets ‘not happening’  —  PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Charlie Monfort, co-owner of the Colorado Rockies, smiled when The Post told him of the many Mets fans who would love to see Troy Tulowitzki get traded to Citi Field.  —  “It's not happening,” Monfort responded.

Rangers' search for backup catcher points to Corporan, Soto  —  The Texas Rangers' pursuit of a catcher to back up Robinson Chirinos could take them to a familiar face or to a division rival.  —  The Rangers and the catcher-rich Houston Astros have discussed a trade for Carlos Corporan …

Rangers are still in pursuit of Philadelphia's Cole Hamels  —  Philadelphia Phillies starter Cole Hamels pitches to the Miami Marlins during the first inning of a baseball game in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014.  —  The Rangers continue to pursue the possibility of adding left-hander Cole Hamels from Philadelphia.

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Ian Desmond remains a possibility for Mets, but trade talks with Nationals haven't advanced  —  Washington GM Mike Rizzo told local reporters on Thursday that 'Ian Desmond is our shortstop.  He's the leader of our team.  He's one of the best shortstops in all of baseball.'

Giants, Nori Aoki Agree To One-Year Deal  —  11:30am: Shea tweets that Aoki's option is valued at $5.5MM, adding that he can earn up to $1.5MM worth of incentives in each year of the deal.  —  11:06am: The Giants and outfielder Nori Aoki have agreed to a one-year contract with an option for the 2016 season …

Selig ‘emotional’ in final owners meeting  —  PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Bud Selig concluded his final baseball owners meeting as commissioner after two days of basking in praise for the job he's done during more than 22 years in charge of the game.  —  Thursday's meeting followed a gala …

Why Tigers GM ruling out Max Scherzer needs a disclaimer  —  PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — While the baseball world wonders where and when Max Scherzer will sign, his old general manager offered this prediction: not Detroit.  —  “I would say no, probably not,” Dave Dombrowski, also the Tigers' president …

Cardinals Sign Lance Lynn To Three-Year Deal  —  The Cardinals announced on Thursday that they have reached a three-year, deal with righty Lance Lynn that buys out his remaining three seasons of arbitration eligibility.  The contract reportedly guarantees Lynn a total of $22MM.