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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, 2025
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, 2025
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 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five 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.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
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.
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 / 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.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
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.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 5, 2023
MLB best bets, 3 home run props for Wednesday 7/5: Big payoff for this basher
The July 4 fireworks may be over, but we can set off some fireworks of our own by targeting some juicy home run props in MLB. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite HR bets for Wednesday's slate.
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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