{"id":673946,"date":"2026-04-12T08:33:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T08:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/673946\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T08:33:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T08:33:51","slug":"giants-struggle-early-under-new-manager-vitello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/673946\/","title":{"rendered":"Giants Struggle Early Under New Manager Vitello"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=San+Francisco%2C+CA&amp;city=San+Francisco&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Giants+Struggle+Early+Under+New+Manager+Vitello&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fsan-francisco%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fgiants-struggle-early-under-new-manager-vitello%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69db48946584d.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game or match, with sharp, overlapping shapes and planes representing the complexities of the Giants' early-season challenges.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the Giants&#8217; early-season struggles under new manager Tony Vitello captures the team&#8217;s lack of cohesion and strategic execution.San Francisco Today<\/p>\n<p>The San Francisco Giants are off to a disappointing 3-7 start under new manager Tony Vitello, who is making the jump from college coaching to the major leagues. The team&#8217;s poor performance, including being outscored by 25 runs in their first 10 games, has raised questions about Vitello&#8217;s ability to adapt his aggressive style to the demands of professional baseball.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Giants have missed the playoffs for the past four seasons, and their early struggles under Vitello have increased the pressure to turn things around quickly. The team&#8217;s inability to execute fundamentals and Vitello&#8217;s first career ejection suggest he may be struggling to balance his passion and intensity with the need for strategic decision-making at the MLB level.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>In his first 10 games as Giants manager, Vitello has seen his team get outscored by 25 runs, which is tied for their second-worst start since moving to San Francisco in 1958. The team&#8217;s issues go beyond individual mistakes, with a lack of cohesion and strategy contributing to the poor results. Vitello&#8217;s ejection during a game against the Mets for the first time in his career also highlights his difficulty in controlling his emotions under the intense pressure of the MLB.<\/p>\n<p>        The Giants have started the 2026 season with a 3-7 record through their first 10 games.Vitello was ejected from a game against the New York Mets, the first time he has been ejected in his career.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Tony Vitello<\/p>\n<p>The new manager of the San Francisco Giants, who is making the jump from college coaching at the University of Tennessee to the major league level.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=San+Francisco%2C+CA&amp;city=San+Francisco&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Giants+Struggle+Early+Under+New+Manager+Vitello&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fca%2Fsan-francisco%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fgiants-struggle-early-under-new-manager-vitello%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Giants will need to find a way to improve their performance on the field and manage the challenges of the MLB. This will require a combination of strategic planning, effective communication, and a commitment to winning.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Giants&#8217; struggles under new manager Tony Vitello highlight the challenges of transitioning from college to professional coaching, as well as the intense pressure to win in the MLB. The team&#8217;s inability to execute fundamentals and Vitello&#8217;s difficulty in controlling his emotions suggest he may need to adapt his aggressive style to the demands of the major league level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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