Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony Vitello

Matt Lively joins Sportsphone KNBR with Bill Laskey to share why he thinks Tony Vitello will succeed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 149 of Tablesetters, where we continue our division preview series by turning to the National League West heading into the 2026 season. For most of the past decade, the division has revolved around one simple reality: everyone is chasing the Los Angeles Dodgers. That hasn't changed. Los Angeles has won 12 of the last 13 division titles and enters 2026 as the two-time defending World Series champion. And somehow, the roster might be even stronger. With Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and one of the deepest pitching staffs in baseball — including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki — the biggest question in Los Angeles may simply be health. If that rotation stays intact, the Dodgers could once again dominate both the regular season and October. Behind them, however, the division becomes far more unpredictable. The Arizona Diamondbacks may have one of the most exciting offenses in the National League behind Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte, but their pitching staff has been battered by injuries. That puts added pressure on young talent like Jordan Lawlar, whose development could quietly reshape Arizona's lineup. The San Diego Padres still feature elite star power with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., and their bullpen remains one of the best in baseball. But with major rotation questions, the team may need a bounce-back year from Jackson Merrill to keep the offense dangerous behind its superstars. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants enter a fascinating new chapter after hiring former Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello as manager — one of the most unconventional moves of the offseason. Whether that energy translates to the major league clubhouse could define San Francisco's season. And then there are the Colorado Rockies, who are still firmly in rebuild mode after a brutal 2025 season. One bright spot did emerge: catcher Hunter Goodman, whose power breakout may give the organization a foundational player to build around. The favorite in the division is clear. But the race behind the Dodgers — particularly for Wild Card positioning — could become one of the most chaotic battles in the National League.

Hour 4: The guys give a sound soiree featuring Draymond Green talking Magic City, Tony Vitello on Bo Davidson, and Trent Williams talking up Coach Shanahan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: The guys give a sound soiree featuring Draymond Green talking Magic City, Tony Vitello on Bo Davidson, and Trent Williams talking up Coach Shanahan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - The Giants beat the Mariners in last night’s Spring Training game, highlighted by a fun in‑game chat with Shawn Estes and Tony Vitello. Plus, GM Zack Minasian shares his thoughts on Bryce Eldridge’s development and progress this spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - The Giants beat the Mariners in last night’s Spring Training game, highlighted by a fun in‑game chat with Shawn Estes and Tony Vitello. Plus, GM Zack Minasian shares his thoughts on Bryce Eldridge’s development and progress this spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Team USA crushes the Giants 15–1, the Sharks beat Montreal in a wild game, and Tony Vitello shares how Bryce Harper helped him transition to the big leagues. Plus, Trent Williams’ love of swearing makes for great sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Team USA crushes the Giants 15–1, the Sharks beat Montreal in a wild game, and Tony Vitello shares how Bryce Harper helped him transition to the big leagues. Plus, Trent Williams’ love of swearing makes for great sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants shortstop Willy Adames joins Willard and Dibs to talk about spring training in Scottsdale, the season ahead for the Giants, new manager Tony Vitello, and more.

Hour 1: Silver & Carlos Ramirez reunite after a nice weekend off, and now that we're in March, we're inching our way toward the official start of the Tony Vitello era in San Francisco. Silver & Carlos explain why Vitello's comments on Hayden Birdsong provide a refreshing level of honesty and accountability without throwing the young pitcher under the bus. NBC Sports Bay Area's Jennifer Lee Chan stops by to revisit her conversation with John Lynch at the NFL Combine, which wrapped up over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Silver & Carlos Ramirez reunite after a nice weekend off, and now that we're in March, we're inching our way toward the official start of the Tony Vitello era in San Francisco. Silver & Carlos explain why Vitello's comments on Hayden Birdsong provide a refreshing level of honesty and accountability without throwing the young pitcher under the bus. NBC Sports Bay Area's Jennifer Lee Chan stops by to revisit her conversation with John Lynch at the NFL Combine, which wrapped up over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marty and Bruce look through the “Windows of Baseball” to break down Tony Vitello’s first week running Spring Training in Scottsdale as the new Giants manager, with insights, and early-season takeaways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marty and Bruce look through the “Windows of Baseball” to break down Tony Vitello’s first week running Spring Training in Scottsdale as the new Giants manager, with insights, and early-season takeaways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work dives into the San Francisco Giants' offseason moves and the expectations for the upcoming season. They discuss the team's starting rotation, bullpen, and lineup, questioning whether the Giants can rely on their offense to carry them this year. The guys also touch on the hiring of manager Tony Vitello and the pressure he'll face to improve the team's performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dirty Work dives into the San Francisco Giants' offseason moves and the expectations for the upcoming season. They discuss the team's starting rotation, bullpen, and lineup, questioning whether the Giants can rely on their offense to carry them this year. The guys also touch on the hiring of manager Tony Vitello and the pressure he'll face to improve the team's performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic offer the latest from San Francisco's spring training. Plus, Alex sits down with Bryce Eldridge. -- (2:50) - Giants impress in Spring Training (4:40) - Logan Webb's spring ahead of World Baseball Classic (8:30) - Looking at Luis Matos and the Giants outfield (16:30) - Look around the MLB (25:30) - Fan mailbag questions (46:24) - Bryce Eldridge interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 3: The guys do a little sports improv and impersonate some of the top sports media figures in the country. They also debate whether the 49ers should hang onto Mac Jones or trade him for some draft capital. They later dive into Tony Vitello and how he will do in his first season in the orange and black. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants fan favorite Brandon Crawford stops by to promote his upcoming charity golf tournament and the cause it supports. He also weighs in on the current state of the Giants and shares an intriguing comment on Tony Vitello taking over as manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 - Brandon Crawford joins the show with eye‑opening comments on new Giants manager Tony Vitello and how he’s viewed around the clubhouse. Larry Krueger stops by and boldly predicts Bryce Eldridge won’t reach the big leagues until June 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants fan favorite Brandon Crawford stops by to promote his upcoming charity golf tournament and the cause it supports. He also weighs in on the current state of the Giants and shares an intriguing comment on Tony Vitello taking over as manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 3 - Brandon Crawford joins the show with eye‑opening comments on new Giants manager Tony Vitello and how he’s viewed around the clubhouse. Larry Krueger stops by and boldly predicts Bryce Eldridge won’t reach the big leagues until June 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 158 of the Garlic Fries and Baseball Guys Podcast. Sam Lubman and Steven Rissotto talk about what the Giants outfield might look like come Opening Day, plus why Sam is miffed that the Giants did not sign Max Scherzer, and Stevens test for if Tony Vitello is having a good season or not To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3: The guys do a little sports improv and impersonate some of the top sports media figures in the country. They also debate whether the 49ers should hang onto Mac Jones or trade him for some draft capital. They later dive into Tony Vitello and how he will do in his first season in the orange and black. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The Fort” McKenry joins the show to discuss the Braves new Streaming service and can Tony Vitello make a playoff run this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HOUR 1 - Logan Webb shares what it meant to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Tony Vitello looks back on the Giants’ 2025 flameout and what he’s learned. Plus, Warriors owner, Joe Lacob, breaks down the Kuminga trade and addresses the Giannis trade rumors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 - Bryce Eldridge breaks down Ron Washington’s early impact on his development. Mike Krukow loves how the Giants are winning for Tony Vitello and silencing the haters. Plus, we explain why this year’s Spring Training success means more than last year’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow loves the Giants’ early Spring Training success and says it matters — the players want to win for Tony Vitello and quiet the haters. Kruk breaks down the energy around camp and why this hot start feels different from years past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: The Gregs pivot to the San Francisco Giants and the newness that surrounds the organization beyond just the hire of Tony Vitello. They bring in Marty Lurie, who has already spent some time in Scottsdale getting to know a handful of the new coaches and players, and he shares his fondness for their center fielder Harrison Bader. Papa & Silver also go in on Willy Adames and the offensive adjustments he strives to make after a slow start his first season in San Francisco last year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants pregame host Marty Lurie joins Papa & Silver to share his experience thus far meeting the new faces within the Giants organization as they continue along with Cactus League play. From center fielder to Harrison Bader to pitcher Hayden Birdsong, this group has a lot of names to watch, though none perhaps more noteworthy than first year manager Tony Vitello.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 1 - Logan Webb shares what it meant to pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Tony Vitello looks back on the Giants’ 2025 flameout and what he’s learned. Plus, Warriors owner, Joe Lacob, breaks down the Kuminga trade and addresses the Giannis trade rumors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HOUR 2 - Bryce Eldridge breaks down Ron Washington’s early impact on his development. Mike Krukow loves how the Giants are winning for Tony Vitello and silencing the haters. Plus, we explain why this year’s Spring Training success means more than last year’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow loves the Giants’ early Spring Training success and says it matters — the players want to win for Tony Vitello and quiet the haters. Kruk breaks down the energy around camp and why this hot start feels different from years past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Giants Talk” hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco's first games in Scottsdale. Plus, Alex talks with Bo Davidson and Parks Harber. -- (3:30) - Takeways from Giants' first spring training games (11:00) - First impressions of Tony Vitello as manager (13:00) - Looking at the new ABS system (19:00) - Jung Hoo Lee in right field (25:00) - Fan mailbag questions (42:27) - Bo Davidson interview (47:51) - Parks Harber interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants Insider, Susan Slusser recaps the first two games of Spring Training and breaks down Tony Vitello’s early lineups, featuring several starters getting their feet wet right away. Insight, observations, and what it all means as camp kicks into gear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Papa & Silver reconvene after an eventful Sunday in sports, starting with Team USA capturing the gold medal in men's hockey for the first time since 1980, and ending with an undermanned Warriors team beating Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Jon Miller joins the show to describe his early impressions of Tony Vitello's Giants in the Cactus League and take us through one of the most bizarre triple plays that he has ever seen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Giants broadcaster and Hall of Famer Jon Miller joined Papa & Silver to recount one of the strangest half innings of baseball he called on Sunday. From emergency alerts in the stadium to an extremely bizarre triple play, Miller has taken the start of the Tony Vitello era in stride, and he's excited to return to Scottsdale this Friday when the Giants take on the Dodgers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we break down the NCAA Tournament through the lens of chalk vs the field, is this shaping up to be a year where the favorites dominate, or is chaos still lurking? We debate whether Duke or Michigan is truly the national championship favorite and what separates the two at this stage. We also unpack the growing mystery around Darryn Peterson and Kansas, and what it could mean for the Jayhawks moving forward. To wrap it up, we shift to baseball and debate which first-year MLB manager will win more games this year, Tony Vitello vs Craig Stammen. CHAPTERS: 0:00 MLB: Tony Vitello vs Craig Stammen 5:12 Intro 6:00 Portland Trail Blazer Game Experience 10:28 NBA Round Up 12:55 Duke vs Michigan Recap 16:12 Big UofA WIN 17:45 Chalk vs The Field 23:08 Darryn Peterson Drama 25:31 NBA Playoffs Chalk 27:55 Outro - Cardi B 28:10 Outro - Chicken Parade   Click to subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigbenkwinn_      Follow us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/bigbenkwinn_    https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbenkwinn_  https://x.com/bigbenkwinn_?s=21  https://www.threads.net/@bigbenkwinn_  https://discord.gg/BCqZduTD    Got feedback? Email us at wstpodcastshow@gmail.com

Giants Insider, Susan Slusser recaps the first two games of Spring Training and breaks down Tony Vitello’s early lineups, featuring several starters getting their feet wet right away. Insight, observations, and what it all means as camp kicks into gear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants manager Tony Vitello joins Marty Lurie to break down his first Spring Training at the helm, his approach to leading the club, and what fans can expect in 2026 on this episode of Talkin’ Baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: J.D. and Dieter discuss Tony Vitello's first week as the Giants Manager. They also break down the Giants off-season moves and if they have enough to compete for the playoffs in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hutt and Chad break down why the baseball world is buzzing, and it's because Tony Vitello didn't give Giants media the canned, corporate answers about moving from Knoxville to the Bay Area. He talked about leaks, he talked about stress, and he talked about how he almost stayed put because of how the news broke. The 'Old Guard' calls it his first unforced error and questions his loyalty. I'm calling it the first win of the season. Why? Because Tony Vitello is doing something Major League Baseball hates: He's being a human being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Major League Baseball Players Association had a major shakeup this week after union head Tony Clark resigned from his position following an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law. This shocking news has caused a ripple effect with collective bargaining agreement discussions set to begin next offseason. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss why this controversy is such a big deal as the players' union looks for strong leadership ahead of upcoming negotiations. They then dive into the newly elected leader, Bruce Meyer, and why he is an interesting choice to lead the players at a crucial moment as the league prepares for 2027 and beyond. Later, Jake and Jordan are joined by Yahoo Fantasy analyst Scott Pianowski, who gives his expert opinion on whether Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani or Bobby Witt Jr. should be the number one overall pick in your draft — and which sleepers you should have your eye on. Then, the guys discuss the Milwaukee Brewers giving Pat Murphy an extension and why Tony Vitello felt the need to clarify his move to the majors. To close the show, Jake and Jordan make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 2:02 – The Opener: MLBPA drama 13:33 – Who is Bruce Meyer? 29:03 – Fantasy baseball advice 49:26 – Around the League: Murphy extension 52:35 – Tony Vitello clears things up 58:02 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Giants ace, Logan Webb joins the show to reveal the origin of his warm‑up music, what it meant to represent his country in the World Baseball Classic, and his early impressions of new manager Tony Vitello. A must‑listen conversation from Spring Training.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants manager Tony Vitello gives his scouting report on Bryce Eldridge, Rafael Devers, and the young pitchers impressing early in camp. He also addresses the fallout from his controversial Monday comments in a candid Spring Training conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Silver & Krueger wrap up their thoughts on the 49ers' wish list for free agency and pivot toward the San Francisco Giants who will define their level of success in this upcoming season. With Cactus League set to begin tomorrow, it's a pivotal time for newer, younger Giants to demonstrate their value to Tony Vitello's clubhouse. The Giants have not finished above .500 since 2021, when they won a franchise-record 107 regular season games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Silver & Krueger close out the week by revisiting Ron Washington's interview with Murph & Markus from earlier this morning. Washington explained how he called out Bryce Eldridge for not giving his full effort on a colder-than-usual Scottsdale morning, and why Eldridge had the perfect response moving forward. As Tony Vitello transitions away from Knoxville and learns the Bay Area, he's come to understand the championship-level standards that define the Bay Area, and the Giants' new skipper is prepared to face them head-on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Giants Talk” co-hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic react to San Francisco manager Tony Vitello's viral Tennessee rant and more from spring training. -- (2:50) - Tony Vitello makes headlines (14:10) - Alex's impressions of Giants' practice scrimmages (19:20) - Moves around the MLB (27:30) - Fan mailbag questions (41:00) - Will Bednar interview Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Call us at 631-377-4869! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let's start with Tony Vitello. He's the first year manager for the San Francisco Giants, and he's off to an interesting start. (12:30) The WNBA fight continues. A work stoppage is imminent. Uh oh. (18:45) What is the legal process for a team wanting to leave a sports league? (24:40) Why don't the Marlins have retired jerseys? Only Jackie Robinson? (32:25) What is going on with international signings? The Phillies signed an 11-year old! (39:35) The death of the RSNs is here. (43:30) How do visas work in sports? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Call us at 631-377-4869! It's a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Let's start with Tony Vitello. He's the first year manager for the San Francisco Giants, and he's off to an interesting start. (12:30) The WNBA fight continues. A work stoppage is imminent. Uh oh. (18:45) What is the legal process for a team wanting to leave a sports league? (24:40) Why don't the Marlins have retired jerseys? Only Jackie Robinson? (32:25) What is going on with international signings? The Phillies signed an 11-year old! (39:35) The death of the RSNs is here. (43:30) How do visas work in sports? Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code SAMSON15 at huel.com/SAMSON15. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices