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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 22
Giants set to hire college coach to replace Bob Melvin
The San Francisco Giants are set to make history by hiring Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello as their next manager to replace Bob Melvin. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Jeff Passan, Vitello, 47, will become the first coach to jump directly from college baseball to managing in the MLB without any professional experience.
Tennessee Volunteers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Giants reportedly closing in on unprecedented managerial hire
Should the two sides reach an agreement, it would be an historic and unprecedented hire in baseball history.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 4
He Was Once the A's 'Catcher of the Future'—Is he Now San Francisco's Future Manager?
After firing former A's manager Bob Melvin following the conclusion of a .500 campaign in 2025, the San Francisco Giants have reportedly already interviewed former A's catcher Kurt Suzuki for the opening.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 2
Why Giants’ managerial opening is considered MLB’s best
The San Francisco Giants made waves this week when they fired Bob Melvin after just two seasons, and the search for a new manager has already turned into one of baseball’s hottest storylines.
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.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Giants’ biggest disappointment after missing MLB playoffs
The San Francisco Giants missed the National League playoffs by two games. In the aftermath of the regular season, the Giants were one of many teams to fire its manager, moving on from Bob Melvin.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 30
Giants’ 3 best managerial candidates to replace Bob Melvin after firing
The San Francisco Giants moved swiftly to dismiss manager Bob Melvin just one day after concluding another disappointing season, marking the fourth consecutive year without a playoff appearance.
Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / September 30
Two Surprising Ways This SF Giants Decision Could Boost the A's in 2026
Following the end of the regular season on Sunday, the San Francisco Giants decided to cut ties with manager Bob Melvin, who had led the team to a 161-163 record over the past two seasons, including an 81-81 mark in 2025.
Athletics News / Just Baseball / September 30
What Led to Bob Melvin Being Let Go by the San Francisco Giants
After another disappointing season that ended with the San Francisco Giants missing the postseason, Buster Posey has decided to make a major change. After just two seasons at the helm, manager Bob Melvin has been relieved of his role.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 30
Bruce Bochy Out, Rocco Baldelli & Bob Melvin Dismissed During 2025 Black Monday
With the 2025 MLB regular season over, 18 of the 30 teams won’t play a game that matters until March 2026. Several teams not playoff-bound began the managerial change process on September 29, as three managers are no longer with their respective teams.
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.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Giants interested in reuniting with former World Series-champion manager
The San Francisco Giants on Monday fired Bob Melvin as their manager. They may already have someone else in mind to fill the vacancy.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / September 30
What Bob Melvin's dismissal means for the Giants
On Monday, the San Francisco Giants made a shocking move, firing manager Bob Melvin after just two years at the helm.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / September 29
Giants fire manager Bob Melvin after two seasons
The San Francisco Giants fired manager Bob Melvin on Monday after two seasons and a 161-163 record. Melvin, 63, missed the playoffs both years and was let go with one year remaining on his contract.
San Francisco Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Giants make decision on manager Bob Melvin’s future
The San Francisco Giants wrapped up their fourth consecutive season with a winning record on Sunday, and they are now once again searching for a new manager.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28
Bob Melvin uncertain about future as Giants manager
After the San Francisco Giants posted an 80-82 record in Bob Melvin’s first season as manager, the club improved by just a single game in 2025.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 17
Giants’ Bob Melvin lets frustrations out after painful loss to Diamondbacks
Over the past few weeks, it looked like a huge door opened up for the San Francisco Giants in the playoff race. The New York Mets were floundering, and the Giants have been playing much better baseball as of late — even taking care of business against good teams such as the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 21
Bob Melvin gets brutally honest on Giants’ ‘awful’ showing in loss to Padres
After being competitive for much of the first half of the 2025 season, the San Francisco Giants have gradually fallen off, and their Thursday night contest against the San Diego Padres did not help matters whatsoever.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 21
Are Giants Fans Calling for Bob Melvin to be Fired?
The San Francisco Giants entered the 2025 MLB season looking like playoff contenders. Unfortunately for the team and manager Bob Melvin, their dreams of playing in the postseason have now become a nightmare, as the club continues to sputter down the stretch.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 19
Giants Star Recently Requested One Interesting Change From Manager Bob Melvin
The San Francisco Giants 2025 season has quickly spiraled out of control the last few weeks, going from one of the more pleasant surprises in the league to being on the outside looking in of the playoff picture in the National League.
San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / August 14
Giants Manager Bob Melvin Speaks on How Team Can Fix the Current Mess
The San Francisco Giants were one of the most pleasant surprises early in the 2025 MLB regular season but they have fallen on some incredibly tough times over the last few months, slowly fading out of the National League playoff picture.
Athletics News / Total Apex Sports / July 23
San Francisco Giants Manager Bob Melvin Makes History In Win Against Atlanta Braves
San Francisco Giants Manager Bob Melvin made history this afternoon on the road in a 9-3 win against the Atlanta Braves. It was his 1,651st career win.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 12
Giants manager hoping Rafael Devers doesn't land on IL
After being traded from the Red Sox to the Giants in a shocking June blockbuster, Rafael Devers hasn’t quite looked like himself in recent weeks.
Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 1
Giants exercise manager Bob Melvin's contract for 2026
The San Francisco Giants picked up the 2026 option on manager Bob Melvin's contract on Tuesday. Melvin, 63, is in his second season guiding the Giants.
San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 1
Giants exercise 2026 option on manager Bob Melvin
The San Francisco Giants have exercised their 2026 club option on manager Bob Melvin, per a team announcement. He’d previously been in the final guaranteed season of his contract.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / June 30
Why Giants manager Bob Melvin should be on hot seat if struggles continue
San Francisco Giants president Buster Posey may have to evaluate Melvin at the All-Star break to see if he is the right person to lead the team moving forward.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / June 11
Justin Verlander takes a big step toward his Giants return
After logging a strong simulated game on Wednesday at Coors Field, San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander took another big step toward a return to the mound.
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