Corbin Burnes left bigger offers on the table to play for the Diamondbacks and stay close to his wife and three children.

D-backs RHP Corbin Burnes has had to evolve throughout his career, and he explained the recent dip in strikeouts as an approach change.

When asked what message he thought it sent to Diamondbacks fans when the team signed free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million contract last month, managing general partner Ken Kendrick was short and to the point.

Agent Scott Boras received feedback that the Diamondbacks are of concern for teams looking to compete after the addition of Corbin Burnes.

Last season the Diamondbacks led the major leagues in runs scored. Next season they could have one of the National League's top rotations.

Right-hander Corbin Burnes signed a six-year, $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks this off-season.

Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stunning to see him in the team's jersey at Chase Field on Wednesday.

By now, you’ve heard that the Arizona Diamondbacks have pulled off the deal of the offseason, signing one of the best pitchers in baseball, Corbin Burnes.

Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick had no problem throwing shade at the Cubs after the team landed Corbin Burnes in free agency.

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PHOENIX — Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little stunning to see him in the team’s jersey at Chase Field on Wednesday.

PHOENIX — Even though it had been nearly three weeks since ace right-hander Corbin Burnes had agreed with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $210 million, six-year deal, it was still a little ...