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By Chris Marler
Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to become the next manager of the San Francisco Giants, per The Athletic. The Giants parted ways with Bob Melvin at season’s end.
BREAKING: Tennessee head baseball coach Tony Vitello is closing in on deal to become the San Francisco Giants manager, @TheAthletic reports. https://t.co/JHAGMzcrAZ pic.twitter.com/JkIEtCCdGY
— On3 (@On3sports) October 18, 2025
Vitello led Tennessee to a national championship in 2024 and has been among college baseball’s elite coaches, producing 10 first-rounders, 52 total draft picks, and five straight Super Regional appearances.

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