Giants Commit to Vitello After Tough 2026 Season with Posey

Buster Posey, Giants’ response to 97-loss season is definition of insanity

After a 97-loss season, San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey confirmed that manager Tony Vitello and the team's leadership will return next year.

Giants Commit to Vitello After Tough 2026 Season with Posey

SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants hoped to hit the ground running after making the bold decision to hire manager Tony Vitello out of the University of Tennessee last October. Instead, they never really found their stride in 2026. Hampered by an inconsistent offense, a leaky bullpen and a cascade of injuries, the Giants quickly sank in the standings and ultimately finished out of the playoff picture for the ninth time in the last 10 years. They never wo…