Sports Reporter

John Shea

In unprecedented move, Buster Posey hires Tennessee’s Tony Vitello to manage Giants

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Vitello, who won a College World Series with Tennessee, will earn $3.5 million annually on a three-year contract that includes a vesting option for a fourth season.

What we know — and what we expect — about Buster Posey’s search for a Giants manager

After parting with Bob Melvin, it’s likely that Posey will pursue a leader with a different type of resume. 

Sports Columnist

Tim Kawakami

Kawakami: Buster Posey’s ticking clock doomed Bob Melvin 

Posey’s win-now ambitions meant there was no longer a grace period for a lame-duck manager.

Giants fire Bob Melvin after ‘disappointing and frustrating’ 2nd half

Team president Buster Posey had picked up the three-time Manager of the Year’s contract option for next year. Now he’ll search for a new skipper.

The Giants are spiraling again, and the narrow road to October is disappearing

They’ve lost four straight games and fell under .500 for the first time in September.