Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony Vitello

Tennessee Baseball Alum Eric King joins Dylan Campione & Gavin Anderson on today's episode. As a Tennessee alum that's from the Bay Area, Eric provides a unique angle to the Tony Vitello news story that dominated the industry throughout the industry. Plus, Eric details the differences between college ball and his time in the minor leagues!  To let us know who you want to hear from next, email us at SideRetiredPod@Gmail.com or DM us @SideRetiredPod on Instagram, Tik Tok & X (Twitter). 

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello joins the show for a fun, wide-ranging “get to know you” conversation!Vitello talks about the players he grew up watching, his hometown roots, first concerts and music taste, and the excitement of stepping into his first season managing in the big leagues with the Giants.From clubhouse culture to his favorite ballpark food, this episode offers a personal look at the new skipper beyond the dugout!Subscribe & stay connected: 

Sportsphone KNBR Hour 2: FP Santangelo breaks down the Giants team, where Bryce Eldridge will play if he makes the team with a hot spring training, & what will Tony Vitello's first yr in the big leagues look like?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Belichick’s Hall snub leads Hour 1, plus the Sharks’ win over the Canucks. Giants Insider Susan Slusser breaks down Tony Vitello’s first offseason as manager and what the Harrison Bader signing means for San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Insider, Susan Slusser breaks down Tony Vitello’s first offseason, Harrison Bader’s impact, Jung Hoo Lee’s role, and the team’s long‑term plan at second base. Insightful updates on how the roster is taking shape for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sportsphone Hour 1: FP Santangelo breaks down the Harrison Bader signing by the Giants, & if there are more transactions looming, & what is the vision that Buster Posey & Tony Vitello have for this seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Doty and Chris Lee share Southeastern 16's initial power rankings for the 2026 SEC baseball season. Topics include: Do LSU and Texas's pitching and portal additions separate those squads from the rest of the league? Or do other teams--Mississippi State, in particular--belong in that conversation, too? How does Tennessee do without Tony Vitello and Frank Anderson? The Vols still have talent but perhaps not the experience they had in previous years. Are Auburn and Florida sneaky title contenders? Does Arkansas take a step back, or will top-end pitching have the Razorbacks contending? Are Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, Alabama and Kentucky sleepers? And what about Ole Miss with the pitching it added in the transfer portal, or Oklahoma with so many returning lineup pieces? All that, and a lot more, in our preseason power rankings! Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ &COLLAR Stretchy. Wrinkle-proof. Built to look sharp. Welcome to Workleisure. Use promo code SEC16 for 16% off! https://andcollar.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to se16.caroline@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bill Belichick’s Hall snub leads Hour 1, plus the Sharks’ win over the Canucks. Giants Insider Susan Slusser breaks down Tony Vitello’s first offseason as manager and what the Harrison Bader signing means for San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Insider, Susan Slusser breaks down Tony Vitello’s first offseason, Harrison Bader’s impact, Jung Hoo Lee’s role, and the team’s long‑term plan at second base. Insightful updates on how the roster is taking shape for 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 136 of Tablesetters! Steve and Devin are back as we continue our deep dive into all things baseball, and today we're thrilled to welcome back Ben Upton, co-founder and host of 11Point7, one of the most trusted voices covering the college baseball landscape. Ben last joined us on Episode 59 in February 2025, when college baseball felt like it was standing on the edge of something bigger. One year later, heading into the 2026 season, that momentum hasn't slowed. If anything, it's intensified, with portal movement reshaping rosters, NIL becoming more structured, national exposure increasing, and a preseason Top 25 that feels deeper and more volatile than ever. We kick things off by revisiting that conversation from last year and asking Ben what the biggest tangible change has been now that another full season is in the books. Is it the way programs like LSU, Tennessee, and Georgia reload annually, the speed and scale of roster turnover through the portal, or the way fans now follow college baseball on a truly national level? From there, we dive into the 2026 preseason picture. UCLA opens the year at No. 1 behind returning Player of the Year Roch Cholowsky, while LSU chases history, Mississippi State reboots under Brian O'Connor, Georgia Tech brings back its ACC core, and Coastal Carolina enters the year with one of the best pitching staffs in the country. Ben breaks down whether this season represents real parity or simply an unusually strong upper tier and which team is best positioned to take control if UCLA stumbles. Hot topics include the loaded Player of the Year race featuring Cholowsky, Drew Burress, Derek Curiel, Ace Reese, and Justin Lebron, how Ben evaluates award races beyond raw production, and whether 2026 is shaping up to be a pitcher-driven season with arms like Cameron Flukey, Jackson Flora, Casan Evans, Dax Whitney, and Tommy LaPour headlining the conversation. The discussion expands to teams just outside the rankings, Texas A&M's prove-it season, and the growing trend of college coaches moving into MLB roles. Ben shares his thoughts on Tony Vitello's jump to the Giants, other recent staff departures to the pro ranks, and whether this movement can officially be called a trend. We also hit mid-majors capable of making real noise, conference realignment growing pains, potential structural changes to the MLB Draft and minor leagues, and what that could mean for college baseball's future. Before we wrap, we close with quick hitters, including one team Ben is higher on than the rankings, one he's more skeptical of, a player casual fans will be talking about by April, the pitcher he trusts most in a winner-take-all game, and his early “Eight for Omaha” pick. Follow us for more:

On a new episode of "The Show," Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman are joined by the manager of the New York Mets Carlos Mendoza. Carlos discusses his new-look infield, what was off about the clubhouse chemistry last season & if he feels any pressure going into his last season of his contract. Later, the newest member of the San Francisco Giants Harrison Bader joins! He reveals why he signed with the Giants, how his third time going through the free agency process was & his expectations for playing for former Tennessee Volunteers manager Tony Vitello making the jump to MLB. PLUS, Joel & Jon share what they believe were the Mets, Yankees and entire leagues best & worst moves of the offseason. 0:00 Intro 1:01 Mets Best Move Of Offseason 5:35 Yankees Best 7:22 Mets Worst 8:45 Yankees Worst 14:25 MLB Best 16:40 MLB Worst 21:06 Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Joins The Show! 43:43 San Francisco Giants OF Harrison Bader Joins The Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Kroner joins the Giants Fanfest Warmup Show with Bill Laskey to breakdown the Tony Vitello hire by the GiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 dives into the Warriors’ continued skid since Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear and why the team still hasn’t found its footing. Steph Curry opens up about how difficult this stretch has been. We roll out our Best Bets for NFL Championship weekend, plus replay our conversation with Giants manager Tony Vitello.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 dives into the Warriors’ continued skid since Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear and why the team still hasn’t found its footing. Steph Curry opens up about how difficult this stretch has been. We roll out our Best Bets for NFL Championship weekend, plus replay our conversation with Giants manager Tony Vitello.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 features new Giants manager Tony Vitello in an in‑depth conversation about his first three months leading San Francisco, his culture-building approach, and what’s next for the team. We wrap up the show with a fun look back at a memorable Raiders anniversary to close things out on a high note.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants manager Tony Vitello joins the show for a wide‑ranging, entertaining conversation — from his trip to Korea with Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee, to his growing relationship with top prospect Bryce Eldridge. Vitello also details his visit to the Dominican Republic to meet Rafael Devers, tells the story behind his bizarre Giants hat, and shares plenty more behind‑the‑scenes moments from his whirlwind offseason. A must‑listen for every Giants fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Papa and Silver discuss the Giants' offseason moves and the potential impact of Bryce Eldridge. Tony Vitello, audio on his thoughts on Eldridge's immaturity as a baseball player, despite his impressive skills. They also touch on the Mavericks' trade deadline and the future of players like Kyrie Irving and Jonathan Kaminga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 features new Giants manager Tony Vitello in an in‑depth conversation about his first three months leading San Francisco, his culture-building approach, and what’s next for the team. We wrap up the show with a fun look back at a memorable Raiders anniversary to close things out on a high note.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants manager Tony Vitello joins the show for a wide‑ranging, entertaining conversation — from his trip to Korea with Willy Adames and Jung Hoo Lee, to his growing relationship with top prospect Bryce Eldridge. Vitello also details his visit to the Dominican Republic to meet Rafael Devers, tells the story behind his bizarre Giants hat, and shares plenty more behind‑the‑scenes moments from his whirlwind offseason. A must‑listen for every Giants fan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2: Papa and Silver discuss the Giants' offseason moves and the potential impact of Bryce Eldridge. Tony Vitello, audio on his thoughts on Eldridge's immaturity as a baseball player, despite his impressive skills. They also touch on the Mavericks' trade deadline and the future of players like Kyrie Irving and Jonathan Kaminga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Giants infielder Christian Koss joins the show to share his insight on the team’s new manager, Tony Vitello, and what it’s like seeing a college baseball head coach transition into a big‑league skipper. Koss also discusses the development of top prospect Bryce Eldridge, reflecting on watching him grow through the minors. He then recounts two major milestones of his own career—his first MLB hit and his first big-league home run, a grand slam he’ll never forget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Giants infielder Christian Koss joins the show to share his insight on the team’s new manager, Tony Vitello, and what it’s like seeing a college baseball head coach transition into a big‑league skipper. Koss also discusses the development of top prospect Bryce Eldridge, reflecting on watching him grow through the minors. He then recounts two major milestones of his own career—his first MLB hit and his first big-league home run, a grand slam he’ll never forget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is former San Francisco Giants pitcher Caleb Baragar, who joins the podcast for the second time—and a lot has happened since his last appearance. Since then, Caleb's baseball journey has taken him across just about every level and corner of the professional game: independent ball with the Lancaster Stormers, back to affiliated baseball with the Minnesota Twins organization in Triple-A, south to the Mexican League, and then across the Pacific to the Chinese Professional Baseball League with the Rakuten Monkeys in Taiwan.We dive into what it's really like bouncing between leagues and countries, how different styles of play and levels of offense compare, the adjustment from bullpen work back to starting, culture shock overseas, packed postseason crowds in Taiwan, championship celebrations, and how his pitching arsenal evolved along the way. We also talk about life off the field—living internationally, learning the language, what's next in his career, what he's watching right now, and yes… Tony Vitello.This is episode 186. Let's get started.Watch and listen to RizzoCast's full episodes: https://linktr.ee/RizzoCastFollow RizzoCast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RizzoCastFollow RizzoCast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzocast/Follow Steven Rissotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StevenRissotto

3HL - 12-19-25 - Hour 2 - ESPN's List of the Top 50 Players in the CFB Playoffs + Tony Vitello joinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Vitello on 3HL - Coaching Transition to MLB, Transfer Portal Struggles, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3HL - 12-19-25 - Hour 2 - ESPN's List of the Top 50 Players in the CFB Playoffs + Tony Vitello joinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Vitello on 3HL - Coaching Transition to MLB, Transfer Portal Struggles, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46th Mayor of City & County of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie joins the show to discuss the upcoming events happening in The City, Buster Posey hiring Tony Vitello, the big plans in 2026, & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46th Mayor of City & County of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie joins the show to discuss the upcoming events happening in The City, Buster Posey hiring Tony Vitello, the big plans in 2026, & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Insider for The Sports Leader, Susan Slusser joins the show to break down the Giants' roster moves, a potential Bryce Eldridge trade, & Tony Vitello settling in as the new managerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants Insider for The Sports Leader, Susan Slusser joins the show to break down the Giants' roster moves, a potential Bryce Eldridge trade, & Tony Vitello settling in as the new managerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joins the show to discuss what the Giants need the most, what free agents they are targeting, & Tony Vitello visiting his players in their home countriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Krukow joins the show to discuss what the Giants need the most, what free agents they are targeting, & Tony Vitello visiting his players in their home countriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Giants Talk" hosts Cole Kuiper and Alex Pavlovic analyze San Francisco's latest offseason moves and share updates elsewhere around the MLB. Plus, manager Tony Vitello joins the show from the Winter Meetings in Orlando.--(1:20) - Updates on former Giants(7:33) - Mike Yastrzemski signs with Atlanta Braves(10:39) - Giants trade rumors (Brendan Donovan, Ketel Marte)(16:20) - What a Brendan Donovan trade could look like for Giants(23:40) - Fan mailbag questions  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giants broadcaster & play-by-play commentator for ESPN, Dave Flemming joins the show to share his perspective on Tony Vitello as the new Giants manager, a potential Bryce Eldridge trade, the current college football landscape., & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giants broadcaster & play-by-play commentator for ESPN, Dave Flemming joins the show to share his perspective on Tony Vitello as the new Giants manager, a potential Bryce Eldridge trade, the current college football landscape., & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph & Markus - hour 1: Giants get lucky in MLB Draft Lottery, Edwin Díaz is a Dodger, and reacting to Buster Posey & Tony Vitello's comments at Winter MeetingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President of Player Development for Giants, Randy Winn joins the show to discuss his role in MLB's Draft Lottery, his relationship with Jeff Kent, & Tony Vitello's advantage as a former college managerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-9 Sportsphone KNBR Hour 2: Dieter Kurtenbach dives into the Giants & being a huge fan of Tony Vitello & he also breaks down the Brandon Aiyuk fiasco & how he will probably never play another down for the 49ersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph & Markus - hour 1: Giants get lucky in MLB Draft Lottery, Edwin Díaz is a Dodger, and reacting to Buster Posey & Tony Vitello's comments at Winter MeetingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vice President of Player Development for Giants, Randy Winn joins the show to discuss his role in MLB's Draft Lottery, his relationship with Jeff Kent, & Tony Vitello's advantage as a former college managerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 'The TK Show' (subscribe here): Tim Kawakami and new Giants manager Tony Vitello discuss how the team is approaching this offseason, his new coaching staff, areas of necessary improvement and dealing with the Dodgers. 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

12-9 SF Giant pitching legend Kirk Rueter speaks to the career of Jeff Kent after his HOF induction & praises SF hire of Tony Vitello See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim and new Giants manager Tony Vitello discuss how the team is approaching this offseason, his new coaching staff, areas of necessary improvement and dealing with the Dodgers. 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

Missouri Sports Hall of Famer & Father of Tony Vitello, Greg Vitello joins the show to share his perspective on his son being hired as the next manager of the San Francisco GiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missouri baseball coach Kerrick Jackson joins Graham Doty for a conversation about the Tigers' program after fall 2025 workouts and practices. Topics include: How this team will have captains for the first time in a long time. Missouri's new pitching coach, Drew Dickinson. The Virginia and Mississippi State transfers that Missouri got. Jackson's thoughts on Tony Vitello getting the Giants job stuff and how that might impact college coaches. GAMETIME SIDEKICKS Use promo code SE16 for 20% off! http://www.gametimesidekicks.com/ YEARLY CO Use promo code SE16KIT for a free sizing kit! https://yearlyco.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to caroline.bellcow@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Missouri Sports Hall of Famer & Father of Tony Vitello, Greg Vitello joins the show to share his perspective on his son being hired as the next manager of the San Francisco GiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Writer/MLB Insider for ESPN, Buster Olney joins the show to discuss the Giants hiring Tony Vitello, the spending plans for free agency, & how the Giants can improve heading into next seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Writer/MLB Insider for ESPN, Buster Olney joins the show to discuss the Giants hiring Tony Vitello, the spending plans for free agency, & how the Giants can improve heading into next seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded: November 03, 2025 Will Compton and Taylor Lewan welcome College Baseball powerhouse Tony Vitello, former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers and now the new manager of the San Francisco Giants! Taylor Lewan kicks off the pod by further apologizing for his Spooktober showing. However Will Compton presses him to a point that Taylor defends his title as the king of Spooktober. The boys then recap their Halloweens with the family, sharing stories of trick-or-treating with their kids and the best costumes they saw over the weekend. Followed by Taylor fighting for his life on the bus explaining his battle with gout. Afterward Vitello hops on the pod and gives the boys an incredible interview. Renowned for his fiery intensity, innovative culture, and championship run, Tony Vitello will now look to translate his skills to the MLB. Tony opens up about his leadership style and team culture building, as well as a few recruiting secrets, game-day rituals (including the infamous leopard-print fur coat for home runs), and how he builds a winning mindset from the ground up. Along the way: light-hearted stories, locker room moments, and unexpected insights into what it takes to win at the highest level of college baseball and what it will take to win a World Series after what we all just witnessed between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Big Hugs, Tiny Kisses! TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro3:19 Spooktober Is Over17:34 Gout Is No Joke31:31 Tickle Turkey36:00 Christmas Decorations 39:21 Dodgers Win World Series45:41 The Final Bite59:52 TONY VITELLO JOINS59:57 Is The Dodgers Winning Bad For Baseball?1:04:09 Getting The Giants Job1:09:41 Difference In Coaching In College v MLB1:10:37 Telling Tennessee He Was Leaving1:18:03 Was The MLB A Goal Of His?1:24:09 Coming Up The Coaching Ranks1:26:36 Nerves During Hiring Process1:27:47 NIL In College Baseball1:43:08 Salary Cap In MLB?1:44:37 Tony Owes The Boys Some Money1:47:14 Farm System vs College1:51:43 What Will He Miss Most From College?1:53:10 Motivating Players With So Many Games1:54:38 Moments He Likes To Look Back On1:58:18 Taylor’s First Pitch2:04:14 Bud Light: What Would You Do Anything For?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.