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.The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin on a deal expected to be for six years and over $125 million, according to a person familiar with the situation. The Phillies and Yankees were the favorites, but the Nats won out and now have perhaps the best rotation in baseball with Corbin, Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg. Corbin stays in the National League and will be a high-end fantasy target as a low-end ace in 2019.

Corbin agreed to a six-year contract with the Nationals on Tuesday, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports. The deal is worth $140 million, according to Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com.

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.Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will receive a six-year deal worth at least $125 million on the free-agent market, according to several executives with knowledge of his demands. It's unknown if Corbin would take a hometown discount to join the Yankees. The left-hander is expected to make a decision this week. The Phillies are also a favorite to sign him to bolster their young rotation. Corbin is a young southpaw on the rise and will be a high-end fantasy starter again in 2019 no matter where he signs.

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.Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, the most attractive free-agent starter on the market this winter, is expected to make a decision on where he will sign soon. The Yankees, Phillies and Nationals are all serious about him and are considered the favorites to land the lefty. Whoever lands the 29-year-old will be getting one of the better left-handers in the game, as Corbin went 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and impressive 246 strikeouts in 200 innings in 2018.

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.Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin met with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The most sought after free-agent starter is making the rounds and is highly coveted by most teams this winter. The left-hander was a fantasy ace in 2018 by going 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 246 strikeouts in 33 starts. Washington's rotation might be hands down the best in baseball if they added Corbin alongside Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg.

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.Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin will meet with the Yankees on Thursday. There are no plans for him to meet with the Mets as of now, however. The Yankees were always believed to be one of Corbin's biggest suitors this offseason, so this comes as no surprise. The American League and the AL East wouldn't be the best place for the southpaw to land, but he'll still be a fantasy ace in 2019 after going 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 246 K's in 200 innings across 33 starts for Arizona this year.

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.Free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin is meeting with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. A high-end starting pitcher is high on the team's wish list, and Corbin is the most attractive starter on the free-agent market this offseason. The left-hander went 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 246 strikeouts in 200 innings for the Snakes last year. A move to hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park wouldn't be idea for his fantasy outlook, but Corbin should be drafted as a high-end fantasy starter no matter where he lands.

Corbin declined the Diamondbacks' one-year, $17.9 million qualifying offer and became a free agent Monday, Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.

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.The Chicago White Sox are active in the starting pitching market and have interest in free-agent starting pitchers Patrick Corbin and J.A. Happ, among others, according to sources. Reynaldo Lopez is the team's only current pitcher that threw 50-plus innings with a sub-4.00 ERA in 2018. It's fair to say the rebuilding White Sox have plenty of questions surrounding their rotation, even if they do have a lot of up-and-coming young talent. Corbin was one of the best starting pitchers in baseball this year and the veteran Happ was fantastic for the Yankees in the second half after being traded from the Blue Jays. Both are left-handers. The environment in Chicago isn't best suited for a starter, however, and both pitchers may prefer to sign with a team that has a better chance to contend immediately. Corbin is a fantasy ace, while Happ still has the strikeout stuff to be worth owning in mixed leagues.

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.The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to extend $17.9 million qualifying offers to free-agent outfielder A.J. Pollock and starting pitcher Patrick Corbin. With both players expected to depart in free agency, it'll allow the Snakes to receive draft-pick compensation for them. Pollock is an injury risk in fantasy, but he has shown an impressive mix of power and speed when healthy, hitting a career-high 21 homers and stealing 13 bags in 2018 in just 413 at-bats. Corbin is one of the best starting pitchers on the market this year and could be pursued heavily by the Yankees. The left-hander profiles as a fantasy ace after going 11-7 with a 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 246 K's in 200 innings over 33 starts in 2018.

Corbin received a $17.9 million qualifying offer from the Diamondbacks on Friday, Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.

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.The New York Yankees are expected to pursue Arizona Diamondbacks impending free-agent starting pitcher Patrick Corbin this winter, according to sources. Yankees impending free-agent starters J.A. Happ and CC Sabathia will be under consideration, too. Corbin was one of the league's best left-handed starters in 2018 and finished third in the National League with 246 strikeouts. He has improved in recent seasons while using his devastating slider more often, and he's appealing at only 29 years old. Corbin grew up in upstate New York and was a Yankees fan in his youth. Arizona will extend him a $17.9 million qualifying offer, but it's highly unlikely he'll accept that. Corbin will be one of the most attractive free-agent pitchers on the market. A move to the American League and tough AL East division would be a slight hit to his overall fantasy value.

Corbin threw five innings in a no-decision against the Padres on Friday, giving up three hits in Arizona's 3-2 extra-innings defeat. He struck out four and walked one.

Corbin (11-7) allowed four earned runs on five hits and four walks while striking out five across three innings to take the loss Saturday against the Rockies.

Corbin allowed three hits and a walk while striking out seven across five scoreless innings Saturday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

Corbin (10-5) allowed two runs on four hits and one walk across seven innings Monday while taking the loss against the Giants. He struck out nine.

Corbin allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings in Tuesday's win over the Angels. He did not factor into the decision.

Corbin (10-4) allowed three runs on six hits with no walks across seven innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Rangers. He struck out seven.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (9-4) was brilliant on Wednesday, tossing 7 1/3 scoreless innings while giving up just four hits and striking out nine in a victory against the Phillies. Corbin was in complete control, allowing just one runner past first base all night. He now carries a 34:2 strikeout to walk ratio in four starts since the All-Star break and has firmly pushed himself into the discussion as a top 15 starting pitcher. His next start will be a tough test in Texas against the Rangers.

Corbin (9-4) picked up the win Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing four hits while striking out nine batters across 7.1 scoreless innings.

Corbin (8-4) struck out eight over six innings in a win over the Giants on Friday. He allowed three runs on seven hits and zero walks.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings against the Padres on Saturday. Despite the high strikeout total, it was a disappointing outing for Corbin, who wasn't able to keep the light-hitting Padres in check. He now carries a solid 3.26 ERA and 1.06 WHIP to go along with his career-high 30.6% strikeout rate. Despite the rocky start, Corbin will be a solid option down the stretch.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (7-4) earned the victory Monday night, going seven strong innings, giving up one earned run on six hits while striking out nine. It was a solid bounce-back performance from Corbin, who surrendered four runs in his last start. Corbin continues to post one of the best strikeout-to-walk ratios in the league while maintaining one of the lowest home run rates of any pitcher ahead of him in the category. Corbin will make his next start in San Diego, where he is primed for another excellent start.

Corbin (7-4) covered seven innings and gave up one run on six hits and no walks while striking out nine in the Diamondbacks' 7-1 win over the Cubs on Monday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (6-4) took the loss on Sunday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three over six innings of work. Corbin was solid through two, but came apart in the third inning, giving up four runs on five hits in the frame. Corbin has now turned in consecutive duds following a three-game streak of quality starts. He will head into the All-Star break carrying a 3.24 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. Corbin also has the eighth best strikeout rate among starters. Following the All-Star break, Corbin will continue to be a top 30 option.

Corbin (6-4) allowed four runs on six hits and one walk across six innings to take the loss Sunday against the Braves. He struck out three.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin did not factor in Tuesday's decision, giving up two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six over 4 1/3 innings. It was the first time all season that Corbin has failed to complete five innings, and the first time since May 19th that he walked more than three batters. Owners can hardly hold a start in Coors against Corbin and should have no hesitation playing him against the Braves on Sunday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin did not factor in the decision on Wednesday, allowing just one run on six hits and two walks over six strong innings. Corbin has been on fire in his last three starts, surrendering just two runs while holding a 23:3 K:BB ratio in 19 innings. After some rough starts at the beginning of June, Corbin is close to bringing his ERA under 3.00 for the first time since June 5. The control and effectiveness of his slider have put Corbin in the discussion as a top-20 pitcher moving forward.

Corbin held the Cardinals to one run on six hits and two walks with six hits through six innings but was left with a no-decision Wednesday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin tossed a gem on Friday night, shutting out the Pirates over seven brilliant innings. Corbin only surrendered three hits while striking out a career high 12 batters. Thanks to a Brad Boxberger blown save, Corbin did not factor in the decision. He generated 21 swinging strikes with his slider, tying Tyson Ross for the most with a slider since 2008. It was a true bounce back performance from Corbin who had given up at least five runs in three of his four starts prior to Friday night. He will look to continue rolling in his next start against the Marlins.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (6-3) took the loss on Saturday, allowing five runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings pitched. A three run home run by Michael Conforto in the second inning put Arizona in a hole they were not able to recover from. His velocity has not been able to recover from the dip it took earlier this season, as his fastball sat at 90.4 MPH. Teams may be catching up to his diminished fastball, as he has allowed five or more runs in three of his last four starts. His K:BB ratio is still solid, but his decreased velocity has seemingly led to a spike in the amount of hard contact he gives up. If he continues to allow 47 percent hard contact, he will be prone to bad innings and blow ups moving forward.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin surrendered four runs (five earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings on Monday. Thanks to the Diamondbacks late rally, Corbin escaped with a no-decision despite struggling for the second time in three starts. After the off night, Corbin's ERA stands at 3.10 with an elite 24.6 percent strikeout-to-walk percentage, good for seventh among starters. He'll get a chance to rebound this weekend against the Mets.

Corbin (6-2) struck out seven and walked two in a win over the Giants on Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits in 6.1 innings.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin surrendered six runs on eight hits and one walk over six innings pitched. All the damage done to Corbin came off of home runs from Adam Duvall and Scott Schebler. Corbin was very hittable in this one but still managed to strike out 10 batters. Corbin still carries a 2.99 ERA and will look to bounce back in his next start against the Giants.

Corbin (5-2) took the loss Wednesday, allowing six runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out 10 over six innings against the Reds.

Corbin (5-1) allowed one run on four hits in a win over Oakland on Friday, striking out seven and walking one over seven innings.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin gave up two runs on four hits and four walks over 5 1/3 innings in Saturday's no decision against the Mets. Corbin struggled with his control once again, walking four batters for the second time in three starts. Velocity issues continued to plague him, as his fastball velocity was down for the third consecutive start. Corbin was pitching like a borderline ace to start the season, but his lowered velocity has significantly impacted his effectiveness. Arizona has not given a reason for the decreased velocity, but Corbin has been walking a fine line in his last few starts and could be in for a rude awakening if he doesn't get it under control.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin (4-1) took his first loss of the season on Monday, allowing four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out eight. Corbin had allowed two runs through his first six innings, but was pulled after allowing two singles to start the seventh. Both runners eventually came around to score. On the bright side, Corbin's velocity was able to creep back to the low-90s after hovering in the low-80s in his last two starts. His next start will come on Sunday against the Mets.

Corbin (4-1) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk despite eight strikeouts Monday night in a loss to the Brewers.

Corbin's average fastball velocity has sat between 89-to-90 miles per hour over his last two outings and dropped to 87-to-88 mph range during the final inning of his start Wednesday against the Dodgers, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic Arizona reports.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin allowed one run on three hits and four walks while striking out seven in a no-decision against the Dodgers. Corbin was not very sharp in this one, as the four walks were a season high and he needed 96 pitches to labor through his five innings. His velocity was up to 90 MPH Wednesday, but it's still two MPH slower than we're accustomed to. The decrease in velocity is hurting the effectiveness of his slider, as the whiff rate of his best pitch was 16% over his last two starts, down from 33% in his first six. Hopefully it's something that Corbin can correct before his performance starts to slip too badly.

Corbin allowed one run on three hits and four walks with seven strikeouts through five innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Dodgers.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin was solid on Thursday, going six innings while giving up just one earned run on three hits and two walks. Corbin received a no-decision after the bullpen imploded and took the loss. The most concerning event in this start was that Corbin saw a significant decrease in his fastball velocity. Normally sitting in the 92-93 mph range, Corbin's fastball averaged 89 mph on Thursday. Corbin and manager Torey Lovullo don't seem too concerned at the moment, but owners should keep a close watch on the situation moving forward.

Corbin allowed one earned run on three hits while walking two and striking out five across six innings Thursday against the Dodgers. He did not factor into the decision.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that Corbin is "feeling fine" after he took a groundball off the ring finger on his left (throwing) hand during the sixth inning of his outing Saturday against the Nationals, Matt Kelly of MLB.com reports.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin went 6 2/3 innings pitched giving up seven hits, three runs, and a walk while striking out seven in the 4-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Corbin is easily one of the top breakout candidates this season and appears to be back in his 2013 form where he pitched for a 3.41 ERA and 14-8 record in 208.1 innings pitched. This year, he's now up to a 4-0 record with a 2.25 ERA and an extremely impressive 55:7 K/BB ratio in 40 innings pitched. If he is somehow available in your league, pick him up now.

Corbin (4-0) allowed two runs on two hits and one walk and struck out 11 as he picked up the win Sunday against the Padres.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin picked up his fourth win of the season on Sunday, giving up two earned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out 11 over six strong innings. Corbin continues to deal this season, and now holds a 1.89 ERA across 33 1/3 innings pitched. Thanks to increased use of his slider, he's struck out an incredible 48 batters. His performance looks sustainable, as his FIP and xFIP are both below two. He'll have a much tougher test in his next start against the Nationals.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin was dominant on Tuesday, throwing a complete game one hitter while walking one and striking out eight. Corbin carried a no hitter into the eighth inning but had it broken up on a Brandon Belt check swing. Corbin has been incredible to start the season, going 3-0 with a 1.65 ERA, while holding opponents to a .151 AVG. The increased usage of his slider has led to his success and could lead to a career season. He will look to continue his great start to the season Sunday against the Padres.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starter Patrick Corbin was in Tuesday's loss to the Giants, givng up three earned runs on five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings pitched. Corbin is off to a great start this season, posting a 2.45 ERA while leading the league with a 14.24 K/9. The increased usage of his slider has done wonders for his performance. Expect his ERA to regress to the mid threes, but his strikeout numbers could remain above one per inning.