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San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 13
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
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
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.
San Francisco Giants News / Last Word On Sports / April 5
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
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
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
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
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
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 / Bluejaysnation / February 26
GDB -3.0: Spring Training continues for Blue Jays as Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Yusei Kikuchi make debuts
Here come the big guns. The Toronto Blue Jays will be rolling out a stronger lineup on Monday afternoon, playing host to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the first time this Spring Training, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 17
General manager Ross Atkins says 'We feel good about the team that we have' but many Blue Jays fans aren’t as optimistic
If Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins is sitting on the hot seat, you wouldn’t know it based on the way he’s spoken this winter. As you surely
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 13
Seven Blue Jays on the bubble with something to prove this spring
Following an underwhelming off-season, no one should be more excited for spring training than the Toronto Blue Jays, who, barring a late-developing move, will enter camp with almost every hole addressed – minus a bat-first reserve.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 7
Why the Toronto Blue Jays shouldn’t bring back Brandon Belt for the 2024 season
Despite speculation that he was going to retire, Brandon Belt announced recently that he planned to continue his playing career for at least another season.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 6
Why the Toronto Blue Jays should bring back Brandon Belt for the 2024 season
The Toronto Blue Jays have avoided the big names on the free-agent board this winter, whether that is by choice or not. There are some big names still left as superagent Scott Boras continues to maximize the contract offers for his clients, which means the Jays could still add before the season rolls around.
MLB News / FanNation Fastball / February 4
Former San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays' Slugger Makes Revelation About Future Plans
With just under two weeks to go until spring training, veteran slugger Brandon Belt says he does plan to play in 2024 and could have a new home soon. Per 'The Athletic:' Brandon Belt confirmed via text to The Athletic that he is “definitely playing this year” and he’s believed to be close to signing with a team.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3
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
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
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 / MLB Trade Rumors / September 26
Blue Jays activate one-time All-Star from 10-day IL
Apart from this two-week stint and an earlier 10-day absence due to a hamstring injury, it has been a pretty healthy season for the slugger.
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.
San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / November 17, 2021
Brandon Belt makes decision on Giants' qualifying offer
“The Captain” has made a decision on his qualifying offer, and he is not about to abandon his mates.
San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / September 27, 2021
Despite broken thumb, Brandon Belt not ruled out for postseason
That’s at least a glimmer of hope for the Giants.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2021
Cubs' Jason Heyward kneed in head, leaves game against Giants
The five-time Gold Glover entered Saturday's game hitting .212/.279/.346 with eight home runs and 30 RBI in 103 games. He's in the sixth year of an eight-year, $184 million deal.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 10, 2021
Brandon Belt hilariously designated himself Giants’ captain
This apparently came about because of Evan Longoria, who taped the letter on as a joke and didn’t expect Belt to keep it on.
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