Giants manager Tony Vitello ejected after tirade over check-swing call
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello was ejected during the first inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds on August 26, 2026. The incident stemmed from a controversial check-swing call involving Reds' player Eugenio Suarez. After the ejection by home-plate umpire Ryan Blakney, Vitello vocally expressed his displeasure, leading to a colorful outburst directed at first-base umpire Ben May. With the Giants aiming for their first series sweep of the season, bench coach Jaye Tingler took over managerial duties following Vitello's dismissal.
- •Vitello was ejected for arguing a check-swing call.
- •The incident occurred during a game against the Cincinnati Reds.
- •Vitello expressed anger at both umpires after the call.
- •Bench coach Jaye Tingler managed the team after Vitello's ejection.
- •The Giants were trying for their first series sweep of the season.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' Tony Vitello unleashes profane tirade at umps after ejection over check-swing call
- 9:36 PMSan Francisco Chronicle — Tony Vitello unleashes profane tirade after ejection, then Giants unravel in historic loss - San Francisco Chronicle
"The San Francisco Giants blew a six-run lead entering the ninth inning after manager Tony Vitello blew his top after his ejection in a 10-9 loss to the Reds.
"San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello held nothing back after complaining about the umpires not calling a check swing by the Reds' Eugenio Suarez.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:01 PMGiants' Tony Vitello unleashes profane tirade at umps after ejection over check-swing call
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello held nothing back after complaining about the umpires not calling a check swing by the Reds' Eugenio Suarez.
- San Francisco ChronicleAug 26, 2026, 9:36 PMTony Vitello unleashes profane tirade after ejection, then Giants unravel in historic loss - San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco Giants blew a six-run lead entering the ninth inning after manager Tony Vitello blew his top after his ejection in a 10-9 loss to the Reds.
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