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MLB News / Just Baseball / December 3
Rule 5 Draft Cements Run of First Round Failures for Giants
The San Francisco Giants built a dynasty in the early 2010s through successful developments and draft picks. Homegrown names like Buster Posey, Tim Lincecum, Brandon Crawford, and Brandon Belt were the core of the organization for the better part of a decade.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / June 13
What might a Buster Posey edition of “Wheeler for Beltrán” look like? 
Is this the bold move that the Giants need in 2025? The San Francisco Giants have probably put themselves in a position where they shouldn’t stand pat at the trade deadline, and that means it’s time to consider the implications of that.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 26
Looking at what J.D. Martinez offers the Blue Jays compared to Brandon Belt and Justin Turner
In the last two off-season, the Toronto Blue Jays signed an aging designated hitter that provided value to the team. For the 2023 season, the Blue Jays brought in left-handed hitter Brandon Belt.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 27, 2024
Watch: Every Splash Hit By Recent San Francisco Giants Legends
Brandon Crawford and Brandon Belt are among the most recognized and well-liked players in recent San Francisco Giants history. The pair combined to help San Francisco win world titles in 2012 and 2014.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / December 23, 2024
Why the Yankees going with a 37-year-old to solve their first base issues
This past weekend the Yankees signed former NL MVP Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year $12.5 million contract, making him their primary first baseman for the 2025 season.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 12, 2024
San Francisco Giants Listed Among Top Fits for Slugging First Baseman
First base has been a position in flux for the San Francisco Giants since the decline and eventual departure of Brandon Belt. Even when Belt was the incumbent, the position known mostly for power never generated 30 or more home runs in a single season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / May 17, 2024
Five Teams Who Should Have Signed Brandon Belt Already
For reasons unknown, there’s been a major power outage at first base and designated hitter this year around Major League Baseball. Entering the day, there are only eight teams have DHs hitting .250 or higher, while only 11 have a .320 or higher OBP.
San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 13, 2024
The Giants should sign Brandon Belt
He’s available to help. All a team needs to have is courage. With Jung Hoo Lee’s 2024 season likely over and with the health and/or performance of players such as Jorge Soler, Michael Conforto, Austin Slater, Mike Yastrzemski, Tom Murphy, and even Wilmer Flores in doubt, the San Francisco Giants find themselves lacking quality hitting depth.
Kansas City Royals News / Royals Review / May 6, 2024
Should the Royals call Brandon Belt?
The veteran could boost the lineup. The Royals have gotten off to a good start, but the season is long, and there are cracks in the edifice. The Royals are scoring 4.60 runs-per-game, good for 14th-best in baseball, but the production has been inconsistent.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 9, 2024
What can we learn from Blue Jays’ early-season RISP trends?
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: the Toronto Blue Jays have been hot and cold in hitting with runners-in-scoring-position. That was a key deficiency with last year’s offence, which finished tied for 12th in AVG (.260) and 14th in wRC+ (102) but 23rd in SLG (.390) across the majors.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / April 5, 2024
Former SF Giants Players Aren’t Happy That Ex-teammate Is Unsigned
The San Francisco Giants came into the season with a roster that didn’t have anyone from their three World Series runs a decade ago. Brandon Crawford shocked fans when he signed with the St.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 1, 2024
Veteran first baseman Brandon Belt surprisingly remains unsigned
Former Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt is still without an employer as the season’s weekend games wrapped up. He spoke out about this on Friday, saying that he’s been “baffled” by the lack of interest in his services.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30, 2024
Two-time World Series champion 'baffled' by lack of contract offers
He does not understand why he has failed to attract any real interest in free agency.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31, 2024
MLB's top remaining free agent 'baffled' by lack of offers
Two days into the regular season, only one position player from MLBTR’s Top 50 Free Agents list remains unsigned: designated hitter/first baseman Brandon Belt.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 15, 2024
The Toronto Blue Jays need a lefty breakout this season
Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays were essentially platoon-proof. They finished the season ninth in weighted runs created plus (wRC+) against left-handed pitching and eighth against righties.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 27, 2024
As Escobar, Vogelbach compete for jobs, assessing a full 40-man roster becomes tougher challenge for Blue Jays
Without a finalized squad, the Toronto Blue Jays may have to do a bit of juggling with their 40-man roster – which is currently full – prior to heading north for Opening Day next month.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3, 2024
Veteran 1B is 'definitely playing this year' after considering retirement
Veteran first baseman Brandon Belt considered retirement after the 2022 season due to persistent knee problems, but it looks like he will be returning for the 2024 campaign.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 2, 2024
Brandon Belt said he’s 'definitely playing this year' and is reportedly nearing a contract with an unnamed team
It appears that the Blue Jays best hitter in 2023 will continue to play baseball.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 29, 2024
Rangers have had internal discussions about pursuing All-Star first baseman
The Rangers have had “internal conversations” about a possible free-agent pursuit of Brandon Belt
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 9, 2024
On this day last year, the Blue Jays signed Brandon Belt to a one-year contract
A year to this day, the Blue Jays got one of their best hitters during the 2023 season. On January 9, 2023, it was announced by San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser that Belt was signing with the Blue Jays, the first time he had ever played for a team other than San Francisco.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2022
Giants 1B Brandon Belt exits game against Padres with knee injury
Belt suffered the injury running out an infield single in the eighth inning. After being checked by manager Gabe Kapler and the Giants' trainer, he left the game.
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