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. It’s hard to explain

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

Corbin Burnes' desire to be close to his family year-round steered him toward his six-year, $210 million agreement with the Diamondbacks.

The Diamondbacks might not have been able to follow up on their magical run to the World Series last year, but most of their core remains in 2025.

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

Corbin Burnes, the big-name free agent signing for the Diamondbacks this offseason, met with media members in his formal introduction Wednesday.

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.

Corbin Burnes is fresh off signing the team's highest ever contract and he's made the All-Star team four years in a row, including the American League last year. Burnes is projected for what would be the second worst ERA in his career as a starting pitcher.

As the Diamondbacks signed Corbin Burnes to a massive deal, the star pitcher speaks on his goals for the team.

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

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