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Despite numerous injuries that impacted both the pitching staff and position players in 2024, the Baltimore Orioles still managed to make the AL East division race with the New York Yankees interesting. Unfortunately, promising starter Grayson Rodriguez was unable to contribute down the stretch after suffering a shoulder injury in July and being shut down […]

Many MLB managers like to ease their veteran star players into spring training and limit the amount of game time they see. Warming up athletes while simultaneously mitigating their risk of injury is a hard balancing act to perfect. Corbin Burnes is making life easy for Arizona Diamondbacks skipper Torey Lovullo, however. He wanted the […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 postseason, just one season after winning the National League pennant. Even though the Diamondbacks brought in Corbin Burnes this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten the attention. With another dominant offseason, they are favorites to repeat as NL West and World Series champions. But Burnes told Bob Nightengale […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks missed the 2024 MLB playoffs by the slimmest of margins, but they are hellbent on avenging this heartbreak heading into the 2025 season. They put their money where their mouth is, splashing the cash for ace Corbin Burnes, inking him to a six-year, $210 million contract to front their rotation — a […]

The San Francisco Giants missed the postseason for the seventh time in the last eight years after finishing 80-82 in 2024, as the pitching staff largely disappointed. Last week, the Giants shipped veteran relief pitcher Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds, weakening an already thin bullpen. Now the team is taking a cost-effective flier on […]

Arizona Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick isn’t afraid to share his opinion, notably with Corbin Burnes and the Chicago Cubs fanbase. After Burnes agreed to a shocking $210 million contract with the Diamondbacks, many were surprised that he chose Arizona out of other spots. He could’ve taken more money to play for the San Francisco Giants, […]

As the Arizona Diamondbacks signed Corbin Burnes to a huge contract, there have been massive expectations put on the team heading into the next season. Showing Burnes’ excitement about joining the Diamondbacks, he spoke in his introductory press conference about the goals he has for the team. Burnes signed with Arizona to a $210 million […]

The Baltimore Orioles need to move on from the short-lived Corbin Burnes era. The right-handed starter pitched just one season in Baltimore but was the anchor to the team’s rotation as the O’s won 91 games and reached the MLB Postseason for the second year in a row. Now, Burnes is with the Arizona Diamondbacks […]

Corbin Burnes signed a massive six-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks in recent days, but there’s been a lot of speculation about how much other teams offered him. The San Francisco Giants reportedly didn’t offer more than Arizona did to Burnes, per the San Francisco Chronicle. The Giants, Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles all […]

The San Francisco Giants are shifting their focus after falling short in their pursuit of top free-agent starter Corbin Burnes, who signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. With Burnes off the market, the Giants are reportedly focusing on other areas of need, including power-hitting first baseman Pete Alonso. Burnes, a former […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were recently able to sign pitcher Corbin Burnes, and it turns out they had a lot of competition for him this offseason. There were three other teams making strong overtures for the pitcher, per USA Today. The Baltimore Orioles, Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants all expressed interest in Burnes. The […]

One of the best starting pitchers in free agency this winter has officially found a new home. Former Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes has agreed to a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Burnes has an opt-out in his contract after two seasons, per Heyman. With this […]

Free agent right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes continues to be the most coveted player on the market. He has been heavily linked to the San Francisco Giants and the Toronto Blue Jays as the two most probable destinations. While San Francisco has made an offer, sources suggest the Giants are growing impatient, leading them to explore […]

The San Francisco Giants’ pursuit of free-agent ace Corbin Burnes is ongoing as negotiations between agent Scott Boras and the Giants’ front office, led by new president of baseball operations Buster Posey, continue on without an agreement reached yet. Initially seen as the favorite to land Burnes, the Giants now find themselves in familiar territory, […]

The biggest player on the open market has already signed, with Juan Soto joining the New York Mets last week. However, there are still several prized free agents available and among them is former NL Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes. Burnes, who spent last season with the Baltimore Orioles, is one of the better starters […]

Move over Toronto Blue Jays, you have company. The Boston Red Sox joined their American League East roommate and foe in the undesirable “spurned by superstars” club after failing to sign either Juan Soto or Max Fried. They did not tend to their heartbreak for long, however. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow directed his attention […]

The Baltimore Orioles face a significant decision this offseason as they look to fill a potential void in their rotation if Corbin Burnes, who helped lead their staff in 2024, opts to sign elsewhere. Free-agent right-hander Jack Flaherty could be a viable fallback option for the Orioles, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. “According […]

Newly signed San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames is already making waves in the Bay Area, and not just for what he plans to do on the field. During his introductory press conference, Adames delivered a powerful message that will fire up Giants fans — and perhaps serve as a rallying cry for the offseason. […]

After Max Fried’s signing with the New York Yankees, Corbin Burnes is the undisputed top pitcher on the MLB free agency market, which very well may create a bidding war. And the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants are reportedly willing to pay a hefty price to sign Burnes. But while Toronto and San […]

The Baltimore Orioles may be pivoting to Plan B as their hopes of reuniting with ace Corbin Burnes continue to dwindle. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Orioles are exploring a potential trade for Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. “The Orioles are among the teams interested in trading for Padres RHP Dylan Cease. As […]

A few of the top free-agent starting pitchers are already off the market, with lefties Blake Snell and Max Fried signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees, respectively, on deals that amount to a total of $390 million. These deals should put a huge smile on Corbin Burnes’ face, as not only […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured free agent pitcher Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract just before Thanksgiving. However, there was another starting pitcher on the market with hopes of joining the Dodgers this winter. According to reports, right-hander Corbin Burnes expressed a preference to land in Los Angeles. Bob Nightengale of USA Today […]

With the Juan Soto rumor away from the AL East, another bidding war has begun for another star. Pitcher Corbin Burnes was traded to the Baltimore Orioles by the Milwaukee Brewers before the 2024 season, and the Orioles landed him as a No. 1 option. Burnes had an impressive season, posting a 15-9 record with […]

The San Francisco Giants made waves this offseason by signing shortstop Willy Adames to a franchise-record seven-year, $182 million contract. With this move, the Giants secured the best shortstop on the free-agent market and a player who can immediately elevate their lineup. This deal isn’t just a splash; it’s a statement that the Giants are […]

The Boston Red Sox find themselves in a pivotal offseason. With their eyes firmly set on Juan Soto, a player who could instantly redefine the team’s offense, the stakes couldn’t be higher. However, as the Soto sweepstakes appear to be heading toward a conclusion, the Red Sox may miss out on the generational talent. If […]

Where will Max Fried go? The pitcher, most recently with the Braves, seems destined to move on from Atlanta, and it appears he is heading north to either the New York Yankees or Boston Red Sox. Fried has played his entire MLB career with the Braves to this point, but as his rumored deal continues […]

The New York Yankees are still in the mix for the services of All-Star right fielder Juan Soto. The 26-year-old free agent is the most coveted player in baseball as several teams attempt to woo him this offseason. But with an anticipated price tag of $600 million, the Yankees could fall short in a bidding […]

Corbin Burnes has been one of the game’s best pitchers for the last five years, and he has earned that label while playing at an affordable rate for small-market ballclubs. He now has the opportunity to capitalize on his success with a substantial contract in free agency. Though, it might behoove him to be patient […]

As one of the best free agent starting pitchers available this offseason, Corbin Burnes will have the chance to pick from a number of enticing options. He has already met with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, with other big market teams expected to be in the mix. But could Burnes’ best move […]

With Blake Snell signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency, Corbin Burnes and Max Fried are the two big-ticket pitchers left on the market, and one executive believes they should hold off on signing contracts until after Juan Soto finds a team. “Soto is holding up the top of the market, but it’s […]

The Baltimore Orioles made one of the biggest splashes of last year’s offseason when they pulled off a trade for Corbin Burnes to become the ace of their starting rotation. Burnes, to his credit, was solid in his new Orioles digs, putting up a 2.92 ERA in 32 starts (194.1 innings) — playing his part […]

Losing Blake Snell to the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers is a tough pill for the San Francisco Giants to swallow. After an inconsistent but ultimately dominant 2024 season, Snell signed a lucrative five-year, $182 million deal with the Dodgers, leaving the Giants scrambling to fill the void. While San Francisco boasts some intriguing arms in […]

The San Francisco Giants, much like every other team in the NL West, have played fodder to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ dominance over the past decade or so. On Tuesday, this worrying trend for the Giants continued, as Blake Snell, in essence, used San Francisco as a stepping stone to secure a long-term deal from […]

As MLB’s free-agent market heats up, the focus on starting pitchers has been intense, with Corbin Burnes widely considered the top arm available. Many insiders expect Burnes to sign a deal exceeding $200 million, but Max Fried—another highly sought-after pitcher—appears to be heading toward a slightly smaller payday. Despite not commanding the same astronomical price […]

The New York Mets could be about to lose several starting pitchers to free agency, but don’t be surprised if the team turns around and loads right back up. With a glut of top-end starting pitchers hitting the market this winter, the Mets figure to be contenders for several. ESPN surveyed a bunch of MLB […]

Outside of Juan Soto, starting pitcher Corbin Burnes is arguably the top free agent this offseason, and the incumbent Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are the two prominent teams when it comes to the starting pitcher’s market. “I think Lauren there are two teams that stand above the others, those are the Baltimore […]

The Baltimore Orioles disappointed in 2024, falling short of their high expectations in the AL Wild Card Series. They started the year by trading for Corbin Burnes and he was one of the few players to not falter down the stretch. As the pitcher hits free agency, the Orioles have a massive decision to make. […]

Juan Soto is the undisputed best free agent of this year’s class. Not only is he coming off a season in which he tallied 41 home runs and 109 runs batted in on an elite slash line of .288/.419/.569, his age of 26 years old also makes him a rarity on the free-agent market — […]

One might assume that the New York Yankees bought themselves a brief period of leniency from their fan base after winning their first American League pennant in 15 years. Quite the contrary, people now expect them to capitalize on their October revival and put the finishing touches on a championship team. Losing the Juan Soto […]