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On YouTubeTony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / February 18
Tony Vitello is the unfair victim of one of the worst things right now about pro sports in major markets
Former Tennessee Vols head baseball coach Tony Vitello has been in spring training with the San Francisco Giants for less than a month. And he's already the victim of a media firestorm.
The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Tony Vitello News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 17
Giants Boss Tony Vitello Clarifies ‘Change the Course of History’ Comment
For the second straight day, San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello was talking about the past, specifically taking the job as manager. On Monday, Vitello talked about his departure from the University of Tennessee with beat reporters.
Rafael Devers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 18
Rafael Devers responds to shady comments from Red Sox executive
Rafael Devers is taking the high road in response to his former team. Boston Red Sox chairman Tom Werner made some shady comments this week about the San Francisco Giants slugger Devers in an interview with Peter Abraham of The Boston Globe.
Tristan Beck News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 17
Giants Pitcher Tristan Beck Releases Statement on Tony Clark’s MLBPA Departure
Tuesday's news that Major League Baseball players association executive director Tony Clark would resign hit baseball like a thunderbolt. Clark was a former player who logged 15 years in the Majors.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 17
Giants’ Matt Chapman reveals his completely honest first impression of Tony Vitello
With Tony Vitello beginning his career as an MLB manager for the San Francisco Giants, he is working to get acclimated to his team, as star Matt Chapman gives his first impressions.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 17
What We’re Actually Learning About Giants’ Pitching Staff So Far
The San Francisco Giants start their exhibition schedule on Saturday. But the pitchers have been in camp in Scottsdale, Ariz., for more than a week. The Giants will likely carry 13 pitchers on their opening day roster.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 17
Tony Vitello Calls Giants Rookie Drew Gilbert ‘The Rabbit You’re Trying to Catch’
Drew Gilbert quickly became a San Francisco Giants fan favorite when he was called up late last season. Few know him as well as Tony Vitello. While the first-year manager has done the rounds introducing himself to plenty of new faces, he doesn’t have to do that with Gilbert.
San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / February 17
Tony Vitello clarifies what he meant by saying if he knew who leaked his interest in Giants, 'it might have changed the course of history'
Former Tennessee Vols coach Tony Vitello ruffled some feathers on Monday simply by being authentic. Vitello, who is in his first spring training as the manager of the San Francisco Giants, asked reporters in Arizona on Monday when they first learned that he was making the jump to MLB.
Dominic Smith News / Field Level Media / February 17
Reports: Dominic Smith signs minor league deal with Braves
Journeyman first baseman Dominic Smith has joined the Braves' spring training camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor league contract, according to multiple media reports.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 17
Tony Vitello’s Low-Key Approach Recruited Ron Washington to Giants Staff
It’s one of those facts that shows just how long Ron Washington has been in baseball. He’s a lifer, so much so that his baseball career started in 1977 when he was promoted to the Majors by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB News / A to Z Sports / February 17
Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper leaves no about how he feels about Tony Vitello managing the Giants
Former Tennessee Vols baseball coach Tony Vitello's transition to MLB was one of the most polarizing moves of the offseason. Vitello, who was named as the new manager of the San Francisco Giants last October, is the first college coach to be hired as an MLB manager without previous big league experience.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / February 16
Giants Star Outfield Prospect Stands to Benefit Most from Absences For WBC
Normally, a prospects time in Major League spring training is defined by how well they play. But the World Baseball Classic adds a little complexity to the math for teams like the San Francisco Giants.
Tony Vitello News / A to Z Sports / February 16
'You don't normally have a manager that's doing stuff like that' — Giants players get honest about Tony Vitello at spring training
Tony Vitello has never been one to lack energy or enthusiasm in the clubhouse, on the field, or in the media during his time as the Tennessee Volunteers' head coach.
Logan Webb News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 16
Logan Webb gets brutally honest on Giants’ recent struggles
The San Francisco Giants are always going to put up a fight. They are a competitive team capable of beating any roster in Major League Baseball. Since winning three titles in five seasons starting 15 years ago, the Giants have been far from a World Series contender, but they are slowly building a roster worthy of being discussed as one.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 16
How Should the Giants Handle Their Closer Role This Year?
The San Francisco Giants had one of, if not the, best bullpens in baseball leading up to the trade deadline in 2025. After dealing longtime San Francisco staples, Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval, the group looked like an absolute shell of itself in the second half.
Rowan Wick News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 13
Giants Sign Rowan Wick
The Giants have signed right-hander Rowan Wick to a one-year major league deal, the team announced. The agreement includes a club option for 2027. Wick is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is not expected to pitch this season.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 12
Which Non-Rostered Giants Have the Best Shot at MLB Playing Time?
Non-roster invitees are never going to be the highlight of spring training. With freshly signed free agents and rising prospects getting their first tastes with their new squads, these guys will never steal the headlines.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Justin Verlander signing
While Verlander's career coming full circle is a nice story, it is also one that may have been born out of necessity.
Justin Verlander News / Yardbarker / February 10
Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal
Verlander is returning to where it all started.
San Francisco Giants News / Athlon Sports / February 8
Luis Arráez Giants Move: How His 2026 Fantasy Value Shifts at Second Base
Luis Arráez was selective in where he’d play in 2026, and fantasy managers should rejoice for it. The three-time All Star agreed to a one-year, $12M deal with the San Francisco Giants just over a week ago and during a long offseason that saw Arráez specifically looking for a team that would let him play second base.
San Francisco Giants News / Just Baseball / February 7
3 Ways the Giants Can Still Fix Their Bullpen
To open the 2025 season, the San Francisco Giants had the best bullpen in all of baseball. Tyler Rogers was his typical, reliable self, Camilo Doval returned to the electric arm we saw in 2023, and Erik Miller stepped up as a legitimate left-handed reliever.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 2
Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'
Having the reigning back-to-back MVP in Shohei Ohtani to lead their lineup and a two-time Cy Young Award winner in Blake Snell leading their rotation, the Dodgers have a strong chance to three-peat as champs.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31
Giants land three-time All-Star Luis Arraez on one-year deal
The San Francisco Giants continue to make moves in MLB free agency.
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