#career-comeback

#career-comeback

Bellinger spent the first six seasons of his MLB career with the Dodgers, and had a wildly successful time through his first four seasons. He won an MVP in 2019, and maintained an OPS above .775 through all four years. After the 2020 season, though Bellinger's numbers took a huge dip. He had a collective .611 OPS in 2021 and 2022, recording 29 homers and 104 RBIs across both seasons - numbers he surpassed in his MVP season alone.

"I did a campaign with Ray-Ban once, and they were supposed to give me a pair of these, but they never did," the 45-year-old actress and comedian says, checking her reflection in a full-length mirror. "If there's one thing I can't stand, it's when people don't keep their promises." Her voice cracks a little as she turns to me and whispers, "Foster-kid shit."

"As the (2023-24) offseason went, I was like, 'Man I don't know if I want to do this again. I really don't'" Banda said. "It was to a point where I was talking about hanging 'em up."

"I could go on for a long time. Mental maturity, physical maturity, a lot of hard work. As cliché as it sounds, hard work does pay off."

Michael Murphy's return last winter sent shockwaves through the GAA community, evoking comparisons to sporting legends, showcasing the significance of his legacy in Donegal.