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Former Tennessee coach Tony Vitello gave his take on whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie and he missed the mark

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello is easily one of the most interesting figures in sports. Vitello, who was named the new manager of the San Francisco Giants in October, is a baseball lifer with a wealth of incredible stories and plenty of sound advice to offer.

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2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 22

Note: Today is nomination day! Head to the comment section to nominate the next group of prospects for the CPL. It’s time for one more chapter in the 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List, before we take a short holiday hiatus.

Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 21

Dusty Baker Gives Biggest Piece of Advice to Giants Manager Tony Vitello

Dusty Baker’s role as special advisor to the San Francisco Giants isn’t ceremonial. It will be even more relevant in 2026. Tony Vitello isn’t just a first-time manager.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 20

Giants Should Make Move to Sign Max Scherzer to Finalize Rotation

The San Francisco Giants added some veteran starting pitching by signing Adrian Houser. But could they add more? Giants general manager Zach Minasian said that the Giants will continue to explore that market and while they want to sign another starter, it won't be at the top of the market, per NBC Sports Bay Area.

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San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 20

Bruce Bochy’s Hilarious First Question for New Giants Manager Tony Vitello

Few managers in recent memory will be as scrutinized in their first season guiding a team as Tony Vitello will be as San Francisco Giants manager in 2026.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Tony Vitello News / Just Baseball / December 20

Which Giant Benefits Most From the Hiring of Tony Vitello?

The San Francisco Giants’ offseason got started as early as any in 2025. Shortly after the conclusion of the season, they let go of manager Bob Melvin and began the search for their next one.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 19

Giants Trimming Outfielders off MLB Roster with Recent Free Agent Moves

The San Francisco Giants have apparently decided they have too many outfielders. San Francisco designated outfielder Wade Meckler for assignment on Friday, a move reported by several outlets, including the San Francisco Chronicle on X (formerly Twitter).

Wade Meckler News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 19

Giants Designate Wade Meckler For Assignment

The Giants designated outfielder Wade Meckler for assignment, the club announced to reporters (including Shayna Rubin of The San Francisco Chronicle). They needed to open a 40-man roster spot upon finalizing the Adrian Houser contract this morning.

Logan Webb News / San Francisco Giants on SI / December 19

Why Giants Ace Logan Webb Playing for Team USA in WBC Isn’t So Risky

Logan Webb was announced as a member of the pitching staff for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday, the first San Francisco Giants pitcher to be named to the team.

Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 18

World Baseball Classic news: Giants’ Logan Webb latest ace to join Team USA

The World Baseball Classic roster for Team USA continued to take shape Thursday as another frontline starter committed to the national team. San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb confirmed his availability for the 2026 tournament, further strengthening an already impressive pitching staff.

Joey Wiemer News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17

Giants Designate Joey Wiemer For Assignment

The Giants are designating outfielder Joey Wiemer for assignment, the team informed reporters (including Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area). San Francisco needed to open a 40-man roster spot after signing reliever Jason Foley yesterday.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 17

Giants Still In The Market For Pitching

The Giants made a couple of additions to the pitching staff this week. They signed reliever Jason Foley and reportedly have an agreement in place with starter Adrian Houser.

Willie Mccovey News / McCovey Chronicles / December 17

2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 20

The holidays are right around the corner, and so is another benchmark event: the halfway mark of the 2026 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List.

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Joey Lucchesi News / McCovey Chronicles / December 17

Player review: Joey Lucchesi

2025 stats: 38 G, 38.1 IP, 3.76 ERA, 3.53 xERA, 1.23 WHIP, .253 opp. BA, 7.28 K/9, 2.82 BB/9 Joey Lucchesi made his Major League debut for San Diego in 2018.

Adrian Houser News / Just Baseball / December 17

Giants Bolster Back of Rotation by Signing Adrian Houser

One thing was absolutely certain for the San Francisco Giants heading into this offseason: Their focus was going to be on the pitching staff rather than the position players.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 16

San Francisco Giants reward Adrian Houser in journey from the scrap heap

The last seven months have likely been a whirlwind for pitcher Adrian Houser.

Bo Bichette reunion with Blue Jays may be most likely outcome

Surprising MLB team joins sweepstakes for Alex Bregman's services

Yankees have one unexpected competitor for Cody Bellinger

Rangers bringing back former World Series champion pitcher

Angels land two-time All-Star pitcher

Front-runner emerging to trade for Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 16

Giants sign intriguing starter, reliever duo in free agency

The San Francisco Giants are making moves this offseason, in the hopes to make the MLB Playoffs in 2026. San Francisco is picking up a relief pitcher who spent the 2025 season in the minor leagues, as well as a proven starter.

San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / December 16

MLB Draft Lottery Continues Run of Good Fortune for Giants’ System

It’s been no secret that the San Francisco Giants have struggled to put together a strong system for the better part of the last decade. Outside of some overhyped prospects eventually fizzling, it’s been a long run of mediocrity from the organization in terms of building an above-average farm system.

Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / December 15

Former Vols coach Tony Vitello makes an admission about himself that college baseball fans are going to have a hard time believing

Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello made an admission about himself last week that most college baseball fans are going to have a hard time believing.

Cody Bellinger News / Total Apex Sports / December 14

San Francisco Giants Eyeing Cody Bellinger in Free Agency

The MLB offseason is slowly grinding its gears, but things are heating up in the Bay Area. The San Francisco Giants, looking to shake off a stretch of mediocrity, are reportedly checking in on one of the biggest names left on the board: Cody Bellinger.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 11

Giants rumors: San Francisco interested in adding pitching, but there’s a catch

The San Francisco Giants are looking to the MLB Winter Meetings to bolster their starting pitching. But Buster Posey might need some time to build the Giants’ rotation, according to an article by Robert Murray of Fansided.

San Francisco Giants News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

The Luck Of San Francisco Giants – Rise To 4th Pick In 2026 MLB Draft Lottery

Sometimes, it’s better to be lucky than good. And on Tuesday night, the San Francisco Giants were very, very lucky. In a twist that likely had team executives doing cartwheels in their Orlando hotel suites, the Giants vaulted from a projected 15th pick all the way up to No.