Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was handed his sixth loss of the season on Thursday, allowing six runs (five earned) in 5 innings against the Houston Astros. Burnes allowed eight hits and two walks while striking out just two. The 29-year-old now has just one good start in his last four and seems to be fading a bit. His strikeout rate has regressed and in turn he is allowing more contact, leading to more hits and runs as of late. While it's not a major concern, it's fair to worry that the ace pitcher Burnes has been may no longer be who he is. That said, he is still an elite pitcher in fantasy and a must-start every time he goes out.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes allowed eight runs in four innings in Friday night's defeat to the visiting division-rival Boston Red Sox at Camden Yards. Burnes was roughed up for 10 hits and three walks on Friday against Boston, but he did at least strike out seven hitters while taking his fifth loss of the year in his disastrous outing for Baltimore. The 29-year-old ace right-hander will look to bounce back in his next time out, still carrying a sturdy 3.10 ERA and 1.11 WHIP while fanning 144 and walking 38 across 153 2/3 frames (25 starts) in his first year with the O's in 2024.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes continued his excellent season in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jays. Burnes pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks with seven strikeouts. He also uncharacteristically hit two batters. The 29-year-old has been pretty much everything the O's and fantasy managers had hoped for, going 11-4 with a 2.47 ERA, an 8.31 K/9 rate, and a 2.14 BB/9 rate in 22 starts and 138 2/3 IP. His strikeout rate has been lower than expected, but only four of his starts have not been quality starts, so he has compiled enough innings to help with his strikeout count. Burnes' next start will be a tough matchup at the Guardians, but fantasy managers should have him in their rotations at all times.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes had a solid performance on Thursday, tossing 7 innings of three-run ball against the Miami Marlins. Burnes allowed six hits and one walk while punching out five. The outing would've been even better, but Burnes got into trouble in the eighth and wasn't bailed out by his reliever. Even worse for the 29-year-old was that he was in line for the win until closer Craig Kimbrel blew a 6-3 lead in the ninth. Getting away from the bad news, Burnes now has five quality starts in a row and 17 on the year. Although his strikeouts are down, he has been more efficient while maintaining his solid ratios. It seems to be a good tradeoff for the righty, and one that fantasy managers are probably willing to take.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will toe the slab for Friday's series opener against the defending-champion Texas Rangers in Arlington. Despite starting the All-Star Game for the American League on Tuesday, Burnes will get the first start following the Midsummer Classic after producing a stellar 2.43 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 110 strikeouts and 25 walks over 118 2/3 innings (19 starts) for the Orioles in his first season in Baltimore. In his lone career appearance against Texas earlier this year, the 29-year-old perennial All-Star gave up one run on nine hits with five strikeouts in seven innings while picking up the win. Burnes is a set-and-forget fantasy play against this disappointing Rangers offense on Friday night.

American League All-Star coach Bruce Bochy announced Monday that Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will have the honor of starting the 2024 Mid-Summer Classic for his team. When asked about his decision to start Burnes, Bochy said, "He's had an incredible career. This is his fourth consecutive All-Star Game... It's his time to start an All-Star Game." The 29-year-old has pitched like the ace the O's were looking for, going 9-4 with a 2.43 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP, and a 23.3% strikeout rate in 19 starts and 118 2/3 innings pitched. This is the second consecutive season that his strikeout numbers have dipped, but fantasy managers can't argue with 15 quality starts in 19 starts this season with everything else being so consistent.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes continued his impressive season with a no-decision on Thursday versus the Seattle Mariners. The upcoming free-agent tossed six innings of two-run ball and allowed four hits and one walk with six strikeouts. The veteran has continued to throw up dominant numbers and has been one of the best pitchers in the game over the past five seasons. With his strong performance, Burnes remains 9-3 with a 2.32 ERA and 105 strikeouts in 112 2/3 innings. A must-start in all outings, Burnes is lined up to face a weak Chicago Cubs offense on Wednesday.

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes was activated from the paternity list on the team's off day on Monday. Burnes was placed on the paternity list on Friday, and after spending the weekend series against the visiting Texas Rangers away from the team, he will re-join them ahead of the Orioles' three-game set against the Seattle Mariners, beginning on Tuesday. It remains to be seen which day the right-hander will make his next start, but it is expected to come in one of the three games in Seattle. He will continue to be a must-start option in fantasy, as he currently owns a 2.28 ERA and 99 strikeouts across 17 starts this season.

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Corbin Burnes on the paternity list on Friday and recalled left-hander Matt Krook from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Burnes will most likely be away for the rest of the weekend series against the Texas Rangers but should be back to make his next turn in the starting rotation next week against the Seattle Mariners. The 29-year-old has been as advertised in his first year in Baltimore, going 9-3 with a 2.28 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 99 strikeouts in 106 2/3 innings over his first 17 starts this year. He picked up his ninth win of the campaign on Thursday in the series opener versus the visiting Rangers by giving up just one earned run on nine hits (one homer) while walking none and fanning five in seven innings. Burnes will be a must-start when he returns to the team next week against the first-place M's.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was able to keep his strong season going against the Texas Rangers on Thursday. The right-hander allowed one run while striking out five batters over seven innings of work in the win. Burnes did give up nine hits, but he was able to limit the damage to only one run. His only significant mistake was a solo home run off the bat of Adolis Garcia. Burnes will take a 2.28 ERA into his next start against the Seattle Mariners.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes looked unhittable during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander struck out 11 batters while allowing only one run over six innings of work. Burnes matched his season-high for strikeouts, he also struck out 11 batters on Opening Day. He holds a solid 2.56 ERA so far and earned his first win since late April on Sunday.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes threw six one-run innings while recording only two strikeouts and allowing two walks. He picked up a no-decision in the 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, as the only run support the Orioles could manage were a pair of solo shots off the bat of catcher Adley Rutschman. He was pulled after six innings with only 85 pitches thrown, his lowest since his Opening Day gem against the Los Angeles Angels. Burnes' next matchup on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners should garner a higher strikeout total on Sunday as the Mariners hitters lead the league in that category this season.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes shut down the Boston Red Sox in Tuesday's 7-1 victory, throwing seven innings of one-run ball on two hits and two walks with six strikeouts. Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill, who is white-hot, took Burnes yard in the first inning, but it was all Burnes from that point on. He allowed one single and two free passes otherwise, tossing four perfect frames during the outing. The 29-year-old perennial Cy Young Award candidate is dealing to begin his O's career, notching a 1.93 ERA and 0.75 WHIP while fanning 20 batters across his first 18 2/3 innings of the campaign. Burnes' next start is lined up for Sunday at home in a matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers, the team that traded him away this past offseason. Although Milwaukee's offense is off to a hot start, Burnes is hard to dispute as a must-start fantasy player each time he takes the hill.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will make his next start on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander was originally supposed to pitch on Wednesday, but due to off days, the Orioles decided to have him pitch a day earlier. Cole Irvin will now start on Wednesday with Grayson Rodriguez going on Thursday. Burnes remains a must-start fantasy ace regardless of opponent this season.

The Baltimore Orioles' prized offseason acquisition and Opening Day starter Corbin Burnes tossed six innings of scoreless ball on Thursday, securing the win in an 11-3 victory over the Angels. The three-time All-Star struck out 11 batters and didn't allow a walk. The only blemish was a solo homer given up in the first inning to future Hall of Famer Mike Trout. Sometimes it plays out just the way you drew it up -- the O's get off on the right foot in their defense of last year's American League East division title, and Burnes rewards fantasy managers who spent a second-round pick on the 29-year-old with a masterful start to the season. Burnes' next start could come at home next Wednesday against the Royals.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Corbin Burnes will go up against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in Baltimore. It will be his first Opening Day start for the Orioles and he'll match up against the Angels' LHP Patrick Sandoval. Burnes allowed five home runs in five spring games and finished with a 6.75 ERA, although he walked just two while striking out 13 in 16 IP. The Angel batters will see a mix of cut fastball (55%), curve (17%), changeup (11%), slider (9%), and sinker (8%) from the 3x All-Star, with the cutter clocking at 94.4 mph last season and the curveball being his most effective put-away pitch (26.3% Put Away%, 53.1% K%). Having pitched in the National League for all of his career to this point, the 29-year-old hasn't faced the Angels much, but for what it's worth, he's faced superstar Mike Trout three times in his career with Trout going 1-for-2 with a sacrifice fly off of the righty.

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde announced on Sunday that starting pitcher Corbin Burnes would be the team's Opening Day starter. While it had been assumed, Hyde made it official and it will be Burnes' third straight start on Opening Day -- the prior two coming with his previous club, the Milwaukee Brewers. The Orioles' prize offseason acquisition, Burnes has made three straight All-Star appearances and is a former Cy Young winner (2021). The 29-year-old is the third pitcher coming off of the board in fantasy drafts and justifiably so. He's a solid anchor for any real-life and fantasy pitching staff. RotoBaller likes the righty at 20 overall, slightly ahead of his NFBC ADP of 24.

The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring right-hander Corbin Burnes, the 2021 National League Cy Young winner, from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in exchange for shortstop Joey Ortiz and left-hander DL Hall, according to sources. The move comes just a day after the Angelos family agreed to part with a controlling stake in the franchise. The Orioles get the top-of-the-rotation starter they've been searching for all offseason, although Burnes will be eligible for free agency at the end of 2024. The 29-year-old is a two-time All-Star is almost certain to hit free agency next offseason, as Scott Boras is his agent. Burnes went 10-8 with a 3.39 ERA in 193 2/3 innings for Milwaukee in 2023 and had the best walks-and-hits-per-innings ratio in the NL and fifth-best in the majors. Although he'll be moving to a tougher division in the American League East, Burnes will be backed by an even better offense.

Right-hander Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers settled at $15,637,500 for the 2024 season to avoid salary arbitration on Thursday. Burnes and the Brewers went to an arbitration hearing last year, which caused Burnes to come away with a bad taste in his mouth. The 29-year-old will see a $5.5 million increase in his salary after having another solid season in 2023 with a 10-8 record, 3.39 ERA (3.81 FIP) and league-best 1.07 WHIP while walking a career-high 66 and striking out 200 in 193 2/3 innings over his 32 starts. The two sides aren't expected to work out a long-term contract extension, and Burnes' name has been on the trade market this offseason. No matter where Burnes is pitching in 2024, he'll be a high-end fantasy starter with elite strikeout upside, having reached 200 K's in each of his last three seasons.

The possibility exists that the Milwaukee Brewers might hang onto right-hander Corbin Burnes for the start of the 2024 season because of owner Mark Attanasio's desire to compete and avoid the type of backlash the team received for trading closer Josh Hader at the 2022 deadline, according to major-league sources briefed on the team's thinking. The Brewers just dealt right-hander Adrian Houser and outfielder Tyrone Taylor to the New York Mets on Wednesday, which could make it easier to carry Burnes' projected $15.1 million salary. If the Brewers aren't contending, they could move Burnes at the August deadline for what could be a better return. Teams view Burnes as unlikely to sign an extension, which has kept his trade value low this winter.