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

That was what came out of Wednesday afternoon, when the Diamondbacks officially introduced their biggest splash free agent signing of the offseason.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Corbin Burnes ’ six-year, $210MM contract with the Diamondbacks stands out as perhaps the most surprising move of the 2024-25 offseason, as Arizona wasn’t viewed as a prime contender to either spend that much money, or even make a move for a frontline pitcher given the depth already present in the Snakes’ rotation.

Corbin Burnes brings so much heat that his teammates need to start putting coolers full of ice in their lockers in case he wants to stop and play cards or trade dad jokes or something.