Giants closing in on Tennessee's Tony Vitello
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As one might expect, the San Francisco Giants went through a lot of outfielders in 2025, including Mike Yastrzemski, who was traded in July.
The San Francisco Giants will reportedly turn to college baseball for their new manager, closing in on Tennessee's Tony Vitello.
The San Francisco Giants are reportedly “closing in” on a stunning hiring of a current college baseball head coach for their manager position.
Highlights: Giants are zeroing in on Tony Vitello; nothing finalized as of Saturday. Seven openings remain: Braves, Angels, Twins, Padres, Orioles, Nationals, Rockies. Braves are
The San Francisco Giants appear to have settled on a new manager, and it is a choice no one saw coming. The Giants plan to hire University of Tennessee
Ahead of San Francisco's decision to pursue Tony Vitello as their next manager, Nick Hundley withdrew from consideration. Read more at MLBTR.
Former Vol infielder Gavin Kilen was also listed as a possible breakout player to watch in 2026, along with shortstop Josuar Gonzalez. "Kilen is known as a contact-oriented hitter - a skill that is highly valued by Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey," Guardado said.
The San Francisco Giants are reportedly close to finding their next manager — a move that would be unlike anything MLB has seen before. Buster Posey is rumored to be hiring Tennessee’s Tony Vitello in what’s being described as a blockbuster money deal. If finalized, this would make Vitello one of the highest-paid managers right from the start.