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There are at least three teams that lost out on Corbin Burnes. Burnes signed a long-term deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Friday was a busy day in the NL West. Or, really, Friday night and early Saturday morning. First, the Los Angeles Dodgers re-upped slugger Teoscar Hernández to a three-year deal worth $66 million. That was one of those obvious moves that was a great fit for the team and a great fit for the player.

The Orioles could not keep Corbin Burnes in town, but there are still quality options on the market, starting with Jack Flaherty.

The New York Mets have made a significant investment in their starting rotation. They brought in Clay Holmes and Frankie

Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso is the top offensive option left on the market. While the New York Mets are still trying to come to terms on a deal that

The Boston Red Sox could emerge as potential suitors to steal Pete Alonso from the New York Mets on a massive contract.

Four-time All-Star pitcher Corbin Burnes and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized their $210 million, six-year contract.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Baltimore Orioles’ Corbin Burnes pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against New York ...

There are not many external options to replace Burnes. He was the last of the free-agent aces to come off the board, following Blake Snell, who signed a five-year, $182 million contract with Los Angeles Dodgers, and Max Fried, who joined the Yankees for eight years and $218 million.

Burnes was the second starter to sign a $200-plus million contract this winter when he agreed to a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, joining Max Fried who previously signed with the New York ...