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Giants manager Tony Vitello receives support from Jeremy Affeldt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 4:16 AM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Giants manager Tony Vitello receives support from Jeremy Affeldt

Summary

Tony Vitello's inaugural season as manager of the San Francisco Giants faced challenges, culminating in a 97-loss record. Despite the struggles, former Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt, a three-time World Series champion, defended Vitello on the show 'Foul Territory,' attributing the difficulties to roster injuries and the transition from college coaching. Affeldt suggested that Vitello deserves patience as he learns to navigate the major leagues. He humorously recounted advising Vitello to embrace ejections, as Vitello led MLB in that category with seven. The Giants have confirmed that Vitello will return for a second season.

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Status Watch

•Giants finished the season with 97 losses, missing playoffs again.
•Jeremy Affeldt offered support for Vitello's management approach.
•Affeldt highlighted roster injuries as a significant challenge.
•Vitello led MLB with seven ejections during the season.
•Giants confirmed Vitello will return for a second season.

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4:16 AMYahoo Sports — World Series champion defends Giants’ Tony Vitello after challenging first season

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Tony Vitello’s first season with the San Francisco Giants did not go according to plan , but at least one Giants legend believes he deserves some grace. Former Giants reliever Jeremy Affeldt, a three-time World Series champion with the club, came to the manager’s defense on “Foul Territory.” Affeldt noted that Vitello was always going to face extra […] The post World Series champion defends Giants’ Tony Vitello after challenging first season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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