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3 reasons for the SF Giants to bring back longtime first baseman
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Brandon Belt returns as Giants 'Captain
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World Series: Giants rally past Royals to win Game 4, get all square
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Belt Blog is Back! — Brandon Belt
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Giants beat Dodgers 3-2 in 11th on error, take NL West lead
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How Blue Jays' Brandon Belt remained productive in a sport
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New Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt has high
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For SF Giants, Brandon Belt's departure clears a path for David
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San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt, right, stands
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Brandon Belt didn't like being lifted with the game on the line for the