Sports He was a hot mess two years ago. How did Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes remake himself into one of MLB’s best? April 16, 2021 Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Comments Off on He was a hot mess two years ago. How did Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes remake himself into one of MLB’s best? The Milwaukee right-hander couldn't keep the ball in the park two years ago. Now he's one of the hottest pitchers in baseball through three starts.