The Orioles will have to look elsewhere for a No. 1 starter. Ever since free agency began in early November, the team had hoped to sign Corbin Burnes to a long-term contract, but early Saturday morning, Jon Heyman, of The New York Post, reported that the 30-year-old right-hander had agreed to a six-year, $210 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Burnes’ departure from … [Read more...] about Burnes to sign with Arizona Diamondbacks
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With Burnes’ departure, Orioles must look elsewhere for a No. 1 starter
It seemed possible that the Orioles would re-sign Corbin Burnes, their best starter in more than 20 years, to a large contract extension. Early Saturday morning, word came that the Orioles would have to look elsewhere for a No. 1 starter when Burnes reached an agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a six-year, $210 million deal, which includes an opt-out after the 2026 … [Read more...] about With Burnes’ departure, Orioles must look elsewhere for a No. 1 starter
Peter Schmuck: Burnes’ reported deal leaves more questions than answers for O’s fans
Trying to figure out if super agent Scott Boras has lost his touch or I’ve totally misread the Corbin Burnes situation. I’m going to assume it’s me, since Boras always gets the last laugh. Burnes has reportedly signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks for six years and $210 million with an opt-out after the 2026 season. If $35 million per year still seems like a lot of money after … [Read more...] about Peter Schmuck: Burnes’ reported deal leaves more questions than answers for O’s fans
Shootout at the Shaughnessys’
A gunfight in the dead of night. The targets fire back. Their son in the crosshairs of suspicion. "48 Hours" contributor Jim Axelrod reports. … [Read more...] about Shootout at the Shaughnessys’
Saturday Bird Droppings: Corbin Burnes made his decision
Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The O’s search for pitching continues, mocking up lineups, and stats! Good Morning Birdland! The year is nearly over, but it saved one of its biggest disappointments for the final days. The Orioles’ ace from 2024 will be pitching for another team in 2025. News came in overnight that Corbin Burnes had agreed to a … [Read more...] about Saturday Bird Droppings: Corbin Burnes made his decision