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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-tony-vitello-head-coach-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants’ potential manager Tony Vitello says nothing is official yet');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tony-Vitello.jpg"><figcaption>Randy Sartin-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Giants’ potential manager Tony Vitello says nothing is official yet</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-18T13:01:29-07:00">October 18th, 1:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-18T13:01:29-07:00">October 18th, 1:01pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco Giants’ search for a new manager has taken an intriguing turn, with Tennessee Volunteers baseball coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-san-francisco-turning-to-college-baseball-for-next-manager">Tony Vitello emerging as a serious contender</a>. Despite reports suggesting the Giants are nearing a deal, Vitello made it clear that nothing is finalized.</p><p>Saturday afternoon, multiple outlets including The Athletic and New York Post reported that the Giants were “closing in” on the Volunteers manager to replace Bob Melvin. The Tennessee coach quickly addressed the speculation following his team’s fall scrimmage, emphasizing that his focus remains on the Volunteers.</p><p>In an article written by the Knoxville News Sentinel’s Mike Wilson, <a href="https://www.knoxnews.com/story/sports/college/university-of-tennessee/other-sports/2025/10/18/tony-vitello-san-francisco-giants-manager-tennessee-baseball/86772519007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=true&amp;gca-epti=z118874p118050c118050e007200v118874b00xxxxd11xx65&amp;gca-ft=201&amp;gca-ds=sophi" rel="noopener">he noted that while</a> Vitello is a candidate for the job, he still remains at Tennessee after the coach told the media he had not accepted the job, contrary to some reports with a simple three-word statement.</p><p>“Nothing is done.”</p><p>Vitello’s denial cooled rumors that he was on the verge of becoming the Giants new head coach, though it didn’t end the conversation. Under newly promoted team president Buster Posey, the Giants have sought a “modern, player-development-oriented” leader—qualities Vitello has displayed while turning Tennessee baseball into a powerhouse.</p><p>At Tennessee, the 47-year-old manager has built one of college baseball’s most dominant programs, winning a national championship in 2024, two SEC titles, and producing multiple MLB draft picks. The energy and communication style he brings to the diamond makes him a culture-defining figure in Knoxville.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-rumors-buster-posey-backup-managerial-vacancy">For the Giants</a>, the move would represent a bold shift. No active college coach has ever jumped directly into a major-league managerial position. The potential hire embodies both risk and innovation, aligning with Posey’s vision to reshape the organization.</p><p>As of now, negotiations appear ongoing but far from settled. Vitello’s stance leaves both Tennessee fans and Giants supporters waiting to see whether this unprecedented crossover from college dominance to MLB leadership will actually happen.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants’ potential manager Tony Vitello says nothing is official yet

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-san-francisco-turning-to-college-baseball-for-next-manager');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants turning to college baseball for next manager');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tennessee-baseball-coach-Tony-Vitello-in-2025.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Giants turning to college baseball for next manager</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-18T12:15:33-07:00">October 18th, 12:15pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-18T12:46:08-07:00">October 18th, 12:46pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-fire-bob-melvin-after-missing-postseason">Giants fired veteran manager Bob Melvin</a> following a disappointing two-year stint at the helm. Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has since led an extensive managerial search, combing the ranks of college and professional baseball for their next bench boss. According to the Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Brittany Ghiroli, and Andrew Baggarly, San Francisco is closing in on hiring the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6728952/2025/10/18/sf-giants-tony-vitello-manager/" rel="noopener">University of Tennessee’s head coach,</a> Tony Vitello, to be the team’s new manager.</p><p>“Industry sources confirmed that the Giants are closing in on hiring Tony Vitello, a 47-year-old Division I head coach who transformed the University of Tennessee from a bottom-feeder in the Southeastern Conference into one of the most talented programs in the country,” reported the Athletic’s trio of Baggarly, Ghiroli, and Rosenthal.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting/college-baseball-odds-mississippi-state-vs-tennessee-prediction-pick-how-to-watch-4-27-2023">Vitello has revitalized Tennessee’s program</a> since being hired in 2017. Not only did Vitello help lead the Volunteers to their first-ever NCAA title in 2024, but he’s also made it to the College World Series an additional two times. On top of that, five NCAA regional and four NCAA super regional appearances have made the Vols one of the best teams in college baseball’s top conference, the SEC. Can the 47-year-old work his magic on a Giants franchise that hasn’t been able to reach the heights of over a decade ago?</p><h2><b>Giants look to return to the success of the early 2010s with key changes</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Giants-president-of-baseball-operations-Buster-Posey_e65470.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After not leading the Giants back to the playoffs in his two seasons, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-buster-posey-reveals-bruce-bochy-plan-after-rangers-departure">Posey decided to let Melvin go.</a> The longtime manager was hired by former head of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, but Posey replaced Zaidi in 2024. The decision to bring in his own skipper to lead the Giants makes sense. Ever since the team’s surprising 2021 NL West title, San Francisco has backslid.</p><p>It’s up to Posey and Vitello, his reported choice as manager, to bring <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting/san-francisco-giants-2025-over-under-win-total-prediction-odds-pick">the Giants back to life.</a> At the moment, San Francisco plays in one of baseball’s deepest divisions in the NL West. Their hated rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, are four wins away from their second straight World Series title. Since capturing their third title in five years back in 2014, the Giants have failed to reach those heights. Is Vitello the right man to guide them back to the Fall Classic? If so, this unconventional choice could be a masterclass by Posey.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants turning to college baseball for next manager

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/mlb-stories/cody-bellinger-destinations-yankees-contract');   ga('set', 'title', '3 perfect Cody Bellinger destinations after opting out of Yankees contract');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/X-perfect-Cody-Bellinger-destinations-after-opting-out-of-Yankees-contract.jpg"></figure><h1>3 perfect Cody Bellinger destinations after opting out of Yankees contract</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-10T10:55:46-07:00">October 10th, 10:55am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-10T15:20:41-07:00">October 10th, 3:20pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/joey.mistretta/" rel="facebook">Joey Mistretta</a>Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter, Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints. He is originally from Lake Arrowhead, California. Mistretta graduated from Biola University with a degree in broadcast journalism.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The New York <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-aaron-boone-alds-loss-quote">Yankees were eliminated from the postseason</a> as a result of their ALDS loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Outfielder <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-yankees/yankees-news-cody-bellinger-25-million-contract-option-decision">Cody Bellinger is expected to opt out of his contract</a>, which would make him a free agent this offseason. So will Bellinger return to New York or head elsewhere in free agency?</p><p>The 30-year-old will likely be seeking a long-term deal. He previously signed a short-term contract with the Chicago Cubs that included opt-outs before getting traded to the Yankees last offseason. The left-handed slugger performed well in 2025, however, so a long-term contract could now be an option.</p><p>Bellinger slashed .272/.334/.480 across 152 games played while also hitting 29 home runs and 25 doubles. The veteran’s .813 OPS was his highest mark since 2023 and second best overall OPS since his 2019 MVP season.</p><p>Cody Bellinger will likely draw plenty of interest this winter. Without further ado, here are three perfect free-agency destinations for him.</p><h2><b>San Francisco Giants</b></h2><p>Bellinger’s defensive versatility gives him an advantage in free agency. He can realistically play any of the outfield positions while also helping out at first base if necessary. The Giants have displayed the potential to contend in recent years, but they are still a few pieces away.</p><p>San Francisco finished the 2025 campaign with a .697 team OPS — a mark that was 22nd in the major leagues. The Giants’ 173 home runs were 19th. Adding 29 long balls and an .813 OPS to the lineup certainly wouldn’t hurt matters.</p><p>Of course, Yankee Stadium is especially friendly to left-handed hitters, while Oracle Park in San Francisco is more of a pitcher’s paradise. Nevertheless, Bellinger features enough offensive upside to find success in any stadium. He’s also a good enough outfielder to cover a lot of ground in San Francisco’s large outfield.</p><p>Adding Bellinger would give the Giants a lineup that features the former MVP along with stars such as Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman and Willy Adames.</p><p>Of course, we can’t ignore one final note: Cody Bellinger happens to be quite familiar with the Giants after spending the first portion of his career with their rival — the Los Angeles Dodgers.</p><h2><b>Texas Rangers</b></h2><p>The Rangers are not exactly known for their free-agency prowess. Texas doesn’t always sign big-name players during the offseason. With a new manager in Skip Schumaker, however, there may be some urgency to win soon in the Lone Star State.</p><p>The Rangers — similar to the Giants — were competitive but missed the postseason in 2025. Their .683 team OPS and 175 home runs placed 26th and 18th overall.</p><p>Texas is another ballclub that could use an outfield boost. Adolis Garcia endured a down 2025 campaign, while Evan Carter has struggled to stay on the field. Wyatt Langford is a good young player with a high ceiling, but the Rangers could use another outfielder.</p><p>In all reality, the chances of Bellinger ending up in Texas are fairly slim. If the Rangers decide to be aggressive during the offseason, though, perhaps they will at least inquire about the 30-year-old.</p><h2><b>New York Yankees</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Yankees-left-fielder-Cody-Bellinger-against-Twins.jpg"><figcaption>Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>A return to the Yankees makes plenty of sense for Cody Bellinger. He found success this past season, and as mentioned earlier, the ballpark complements him as a left-handed slugger.</p><p>New York’s offense was tremendous in 2025 — recording an MLB-best .787 OPS and 274 home runs. The Yankees could probably still find success without Bellinger from an offensive standpoint. However, with right-handed sluggers such as Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton anchoring the lineup, having a left-handed presence like Bellinger helps.</p><p>Bellinger’s defense is important as well. The Yankees have endured ups and downs from a fielding standpoint over the years. Bellinger positively impacts them on the field, though.</p><p>Returning to the Yankees would probably be Bellinger’s best decision. Still, he would be wise to consider all of his offers before making a final decision.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 perfect Cody Bellinger destinations after opting out of Yankees contract

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-rumors-buster-posey-backup-managerial-vacancy');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants rumors: Former Buster Posey backup interviews for managerial vacancy');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nick-Hundley.jpg"><figcaption>Denny Medley-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Giants rumors: Former Buster Posey backup interviews for managerial vacancy</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-06T19:05:09-07:00">October 6th, 7:05pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-06T19:05:09-07:00">October 6th, 7:05pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-san-francisco-managerial-opening-considered-mlb-best">Giants’ managerial search</a> now includes a familiar face. Former catcher Nick Hundley, who served as current president of baseball operations Buster Posey’s backup during the 2017 and 2018 seasons, has officially interviewed for the team’s vacant manager position.</p><p>According to a piece by The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan Slusser, Hundley <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/nick-hundley-buster-posey-s-former-backup-21086852.php?utm_campaign=CMS%20Sharing%20Tools%20(Premium)&amp;utm_source=t.co&amp;utm_medium=referral" rel="noopener">quickly emerged as a target</a> after the Giants parted ways with Bob Melvin following their 81-81 finish in 2025. The article by Slusser reflects the club’s focus on laying a foundation consistent with the culture and values being built under Posey’s leadership.</p><p>At 42-years-old, Hundley brings a blend of playing experience and front-office expertise. After his 12-year MLB career that included stints with the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Baltimore Orioles, Giants, and Athletics, he transitioned into leadership roles in Major League Baseball’s operations department before joining the Texas Rangers as a special assistant to general manager Chris Young. Hundley later contributed to the front office that assembled the Rangers’ 2023 World Series championship roster.</p><p>While Hundley has no prior managerial experience, his time as a respected clubhouse presence gives him credibility. In 2017, he earned the Giants’ Willie Mac Award, presented to the team’s most inspirational player — becoming the only backup catcher ever to receive the honor. His connection to Posey, now the Giants’ president of baseball operations, further strengthens his candidacy.</p><p>Melvin’s two-year stint in San Francisco ended after back-to-back seasons without October baseball. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-fire-bob-melvin-after-missing-postseason">Posey’s decision to move in a new direction</a> signals a cultural reset focused on communication and accountability. Hundley’s reputation for leadership and familiarity with Oracle Park make him an appealing fit for a team seeking to reestablish its identity. The former journeyman catcher’s reputation for professionalism, preparation, and steady influence could help guide the Giants as they take their next step toward postseason relevancy in October.</p><p>If hired, the veteran catcher would follow a growing MLB trend of front-office-influenced managerial hires, emphasizing relationship-building and modern leadership over dugout experience. The San Francisco Chronicle also reported that other potential Giants candidates include Mark Kotsay, Stephen Vogt, and Los Angeles Dodgers assistant coach Clayton McCullough.</p><p>For the franchise legend turned front-office leader, the first major hire Posey makes will define how the club enters the next era of Giants baseball — one grounded in trust, connection, and a modern approach to leadership.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants rumors: Former Buster Posey backup interviews for managerial vacancy

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/1-free-agent-giants-must-pursue-offseason');   ga('set', 'title', '1 free agent Giants must pursue this offseason');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buster-Posey.jpg"><figcaption>Robert Edwards-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>1 free agent Giants must pursue this offseason</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-06T07:25:39-07:00">October 6th, 7:25am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-06T08:32:14-07:00">October 6th, 8:32am</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Mini-Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After missing the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, the San Francisco Giants <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-fire-bob-melvin-after-missing-postseason">decided to move on from manager Bob Melvin</a>. Who they decide to replace him with will severely impact San Francisco’s immediate and future outlook.</p><p>But at least on paper, the Giants look like a team that wants to compete. They have the <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/payroll" rel="noopener">ninth-highest payroll</a> in baseball at over $178 million, via Spotrac. Furthermore, San Francisco <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/boston-red-sox/red-sox-news-craig-breslow-rafael-devers-trade-jed-hoyer-stance">pulled off a blockbuster trade to bring slugger Rafael Devers</a> to the Bay Area.</p><p>Competing in the NL West will be difficult as long as the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are all competitive. Still, the Giants ended their season just two games out of a Wild Card spot.</p><p>With a little extra firepower, perhaps San Francisco gets over the postseason speedbump. Staring them right in the face is the perfect free-agency addition in right fielder Kyle Tucker.</p><h2><b>Giants’ right-field situation </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mike-Yastrzemski.jpg"><figcaption>Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Throughout the 2025 campaign, seven different players earned a start in right field. Mike Yastrzemski had the most with 85. However, he was traded to the Kansas City Royals at the deadline. He is set to be a free agent, meaning the Giants could theoretically bring him back. However, San Francisco may prefer to take a bigger swing in terms of getting back into contention.</p><p>After him was Luis Matos, who made 30 starts. He hit .221 with eight home runs, 22 RBIs and four stolen bases over 57 games total. Perhaps the Giants give Matos more of an opportunity. Or they could use him as a fourth outfielder rather than having him deadlocked into right field.</p><p>Drew Gilbert got his first taste of major-league action in 2025, hitting .190 with three home runs and 13 RBIs over his first 39 games. A former top prospect, Gilbert still has plenty of potential. But he needs to prove himself at the major-league level.</p><p>Players like Jerar Encarnacion, Grant McCay or Tyler Fitzgerald could theoretically take over the right-field spot. But none of them have fully proven themselves at the position.</p><p>Instead, the Giants must go for one of the biggest fish in the free-agency pond. They would no longer have a revolving door in right. And signing Tucker would give San Francisco the top-flight free-agency signing they’ve been craving for numerous offseasons.</p><h2><b>What Kyle Tucker brings to the table</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kyle-Tucker.jpg"><figcaption>Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>The Giants certainly won’t be the only team vying for Tucker’s services. The Chicago Cubs will likely do everything in their power to retain him given their current playoff run. But if Tucker hits the open market, he’s the perfect free agent for San Francisco to pounce on.</p><p>The outfielder did deal with a bit of a slump and some injuries during his Cubs debut. However, he still managed to make his fourth-straight All-Star Game and ended up hitting .266 with 22 home runs, 73 RBIs and 25 stolen bases.</p><p>It’s important to note that no player on the Giants recorded a 20/20 season in 2025.</p><p>Over his entire eight-year MLB career, Tucker has hit .273 with 147 home runs, 490 RBIs and 119 stolen bases. He offers a consistent approach at the plate and plenty of both power and speed. Ultimately, Tucker is the exact type of hitter you want right in the middle of the lineup.</p><p>The Giants will have plenty of firepower entering 2025. Devers, Willy Adames and Matt Chapman make for a solid core. If Jung Ho Lee, Patrick Bailey and Bryce Eldridge take a step forward, their lineup will be even more fearful.</p><p>But signing Tucker would send a direct message to the NL West and MLB at large. The Giants are not playing around and are serious about being playoff contention. 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1 free agent Giants must pursue this offseason

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After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season, the San Francisco Giants <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-fire-bob-melvin-after-missing-postseason">decided to move on from manager Bob Melvin</a>. Now, president of baseball operations Buster Posey <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-3-best-managerial-candidates-to-replace-bob-melvin-after-firing">will go on a widespread search to find the Giants’ next leader</a>.</p><p>One option would turning to someone he knows well. His former backup catcher Nick Hundley has reportedly been a hot name early on in the managerial race, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Giants haven’t finalized their full managerial hunt yet. But Hunley is still expected to be heavily involved.</p><p>The former catcher spent two of his 12-year MLB career playing in San Francisco. Over 197 games, he hit .243 with 19 home runs and 66 RBIs. All the white, he seemed to get pretty close to Posey as well.</p><p>Since retiring from the game after the 2019 season, Hundley has gone on to serve in MLB’s league office and more recently as a special assistant to Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young. What’s important to note though is that Hundley would come to the Giants without any managerial experience.</p><p>That’s a stark difference from what they had in Melvin. Before becoming San Francisco manager in 2024, Melvin had already spent 20 years in that role at the major league level. Posey and the Giants would be putting plenty of faith into Hundley as they look to turn things over.</p><p>But once the team starts going through interviews, then they’ll have a better understand of what Hundley, or any other candidate, would look like as manager. The Giants know they cannot afford to botch the hire if they want to return to the postseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants rumors: Buster Posey might hire 1 of his backup catchers to be manager

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-former-all-star-interviews-for-san-francisco-manager-job');   ga('set', 'title', 'Former All-Star interviews for Giants manager job');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Ex-MLB-catcher-Kurt-Suzuki-with-Angels.jpg?w=1024"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Former All-Star interviews for Giants manager job</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-03T16:53:52-07:00">October 3rd, 4:53pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-03T16:53:52-07:00">October 3rd, 4:53pm</time><address><a href="https://linktr.ee/jordan.llanes">Jordan Llanes</a>Jordan Llanes is a sports writer and reporter based in Florida. In addition to ClutchPoints, he writes for a few other publications covering the NFL, college sports and Tottenham Hotspur. When he's not writing, Jordan enjoys spending time with his fiancée, cats, family and friends, as well as catching the latest TV shows and movies, and traveling.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Following a disappointing 81-81 campaign, the San Francisco <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-3-best-managerial-candidates-to-replace-bob-melvin-after-firing">Giants elected to fire</a> manager Bob Melvin. The veteran manager spent two seasons with the Giants, going 161-163 during his time in the Bay Area. Now, the president of baseball operations, Buster Posey, is leading a hunt for San Francisco’s next manager. According to FanSided’s Robert Murray on X, formerly Twitter, former All-Star catcher Kurt Suzuki has <a href="https://x.com/ByRobertMurray/status/1974246015185138172" rel="noopener">interviewed for the role.</a></p><p>“Kurt Suzuki interviewed for the San Francisco Giants’ managerial opening today, sources say,” Murray reported Friday evening. “Suzuki, 41, played 16 seasons in the majors and is currently a special assistant to the general manager with the Angels.”</p><p>Before serving in his role in the Los Angeles Angels’ front office, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/washington-nationals/nationals-news-kurt-suzuki-scratched-world-series-game-7-astros">Suzuki played for five teams</a> during his time in the majors. That included the final two years of his career with the Angels. Suzuki shares a few similarities with Posey, most notably their long careers spent behind the plate. Now, as Posey looks for the next manager to help return the Giants to the postseason, would Suzuki be a good fit?</p><h2><b>Giants look to turn things around with Buster Posey’s leadership</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Giants-president-of-baseball-operations-Buster-Posey.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-san-francisco-managerial-opening-considered-mlb-best">entirety of the Giants’ core</a> is still intact. The most notable free agents that San Francisco has are former Cy Young award winner Justin Verlander and first baseman Wilmer Flores. However, the options out on the free agent market this winter could easily replace Verlander, especially at this stage in his career.</p><p>As for Flores, the hope is that Bryce Eldridge, the team’s top prospect, will officially claim the role in spring training next year. The 20-year-old looks to have a bright future ahead of him, especially after a dominant performance in the minors last season. However, before the Giants get to spring training, they’ll need to find a new on-field manager. Will it be Suzuki, or perhaps another up-and-coming coach? In any case, they will work <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-buster-posey-reveals-bruce-bochy-plan-after-rangers-departure">alongside Posey to bring glory</a> back to McCovey Cove.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Former All-Star interviews for Giants manager job

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-san-francisco-managerial-opening-considered-mlb-best');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Giants’ managerial opening is considered MLB’s best');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Giants-center-fielder-Jung-Hoo-Lee-vs-Rockies.jpg"><figcaption>Eakin Howard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Why Giants’ managerial opening is considered MLB’s best</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-02T10:26:59-07:00">October 2nd, 10:26am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-02T10:26:59-07:00">October 2nd, 10:26am</time><address><a>Yasmin Edañol</a>Yasmin D.G. Edañol is a PhD candidate in Chemistry at the University of the Philippines Diliman, with a background in scientific research and publishing. He brings a data-driven perspective to sports storytelling as an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints, with a focus on the NBA. Whether it's breaking down a clutch play or a stat line, he believes every great moment has a deeper layer waiting to be uncovered.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco Giants <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-fire-bob-melvin-after-missing-postseason">made waves this week when they fired Bob Melvin after just two seasons</a>, and the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-3-best-managerial-candidates-to-replace-bob-melvin-after-firing">search for a new manager has already turned into one of baseball’s hottest storylines</a>. What <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6680845/2025/10/02/mlb-manager-jobs-ranked/" rel="noopener">makes this job so appealing</a>? For one, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-buster-posey-reveals-bruce-bochy-plan-after-rangers-departure">Giants remain a franchise with resources, tradition, and a fan base that demands relevance in the NL West</a>. That combination alone ensures the next hire will step into a role with both expectations and opportunity.</p><p>At one point in 2025, the Giants owned the best record in baseball. That run proved their roster can match up against elite competition. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-justin-verlander-roger-clemens-mlb-history">The pitching staff posted the 10th-best ERA in the league</a>, but September exposed cracks as opponents piled up runs late in the year. The lineup struggled for much of the season and ranked 17th in runs scored. Still, the roster packs serious firepower. Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, and Bryce Eldridge headline a core with proven pop and emerging potential. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-willy-adames-hr-feat-not-seen-barry-bonds">Willy Adames smashed 30 home runs, becoming the first Giant to reach that mark since Barry Bonds</a>. The offensive base exists, and the right manager can unlock it.</p><p>Strong organizational support also boosts the appeal of this job. The president of baseball operations competes relentlessly. He also knows how to build teams. Ownership invests in free agents. At the same time, they give young players room to break through. Bob Melvin could not turn that formula into lasting success, but the foundation he left still matters. The next Giants manager inherits a roster balanced between veterans and prospects. That manager also gains the flexibility to shape lineups and pitching plans without restrictions.</p><p>The challenge, though, is steep. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/los-angeles-dodgers/dodgers-news-clayton-kershaw-gets-100-real-great-battles-giants">The Dodgers dominate the NL West</a>, and the Padres and Diamondbacks also keep pushing for postseason spots. Yet that competition makes this opening even more attractive. A manager who guides San Francisco past Los Angeles will instantly secure a place as one of the franchise’s defining leaders. The job offers a chance to reshape a proud team. It also offers the chance to battle the division’s heavyweights. Managing in one of baseball’s most picturesque ballparks makes the Giants job the best on the market.</p><p>So, who will seize the chance to lead this turnaround and prove they can outduel the Dodgers in the NL West spotlight?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Giants’ managerial opening is considered MLB’s best

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-buster-posey-reveals-bruce-bochy-plan-after-rangers-departure');   ga('set', 'title', 'Buster Posey reveals Bruce Bochy-Giants plan after Rangers departure');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buster-Posey-reveals-Bruce-Bochy-plan-after-Rangers-departure.jpg"><figcaption>Credit: Sergio Estrada</figcaption></figure><h1>Buster Posey reveals Bruce Bochy-Giants plan after Rangers departure</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-01T13:38:02-07:00">October 1st, 1:38pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-01T13:38:02-07:00">October 1st, 1:38pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chris.spiering.3" rel="facebook">Chris Spiering</a>Chris Spiering graduated from the University of San Diego with a Communication Studies Degree. He spent his final year as the Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris manages the betting team at ClutchPoints and contributes about the NFL, MLB, and NBA, but he follows most sports, including NCAA Basketball. Chris also covers San Diego State men's basketball for East Village Times.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Bruce Bochy is one of Major League Baseball’s greatest managers of all time. He is a 4-time World Series champion as a manager for the San Francisco Giants and Texas Rangers.</p><p>His run in 2023 was iconic as he managed a Rangers’ squad that did not have championship aspirations until they got hot during the regular season. Their postseason run will always be remembered.</p><p>However, Bochy’s legendary status is because he won three championships in five seasons with the Giants. They dominated the National League West during that time, and Buster Posey was a big part of it as a star catcher.</p><p>Posey is now the President of Baseball Operations for the Giants and reportedly wants to bring Bochy back as a <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1973450353300611557" rel="noopener">member of the organization</a>.</p><p>“Buster Posey says he will talk to Bruce Bochy about role in the organization, but not as manager. If Bochy has managed his last game, it means the 2027 Hall of Fame class will be a black-and-orange party with Dusty Baker, Bochy and Posey all in same induction.”</p><p>Bochy could manage another team next season if he wants to keep coaching. He is 70 years old and has managed since 1995, but he had a four-year gap between the Giants and Rangers. It’s safe to say that the San Diego Padres are regretting letting their former player and manager go to a division rival and win three championships.</p><p>Posey is going to build a winning team for the Giants, and having Brochy by his side will be a big help. The Giants fell short of the postseason once again in 2025. After trading for Rafael Devers, the team has a bona fide superstar bat to help get them on the right track.</p><p>Posey <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-fire-bob-melvin-after-missing-postseason">fired manager Bob Melvin</a> after the season.</p><p>The Giants will be a team to pay attention to this offseason as they aim to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021, when they won the division but lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Buster Posey reveals Bruce Bochy-Giants plan after Rangers departure

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-biggest-disappointment-after-missing-mlb-playoffs');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants’ biggest disappointment after missing MLB playoffs');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/San-Francisco-Giants-first-baseman-Rafael-Devers.jpg"><figcaption> Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Giants’ biggest disappointment after missing MLB playoffs</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-30T18:40:15-07:00">September 30th, 6:40pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-30T18:40:15-07:00">September 30th, 6:40pm</time><address><a>Zachary Howell</a>Zachary Howell is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints focusing on creating premier MLB content. He is a big fan of the Yankees, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Syracuse Orange. In his free time, he likes to be outside or read.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco Giants missed the National League playoffs by two games. In the aftermath of the regular season, the Giants were one of many teams to fire its manager, moving on from Bob Melvin. San Francisco’s season has been full of ups and downs, including the acquisition of Rafael Devers and the trade of Tyler Rodgers. Those moves and Willy Adames let the team down.</p><p>The Giants were a part of a three-team race in the NL West for a majority of the season. Both the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers made it into the postseason after putting together dominant campaigns. Unlike their rivals, though, San Francisco seemed unsure of whether or not it was going to go all-in to make the playoffs. The result was a disappointing one.</p><p>With Melvin on his way out, the Giants could be in store for some big changes this winter. However, fans can’t help but wonder what could have been had the team played at its best for just a little longer. Instead, San Francisco will carry regrets into 2026 as it tries to re-tool the roster and return to the inner circle of contenders. Regardless of what happens, the pressure is on.</p><p>As a team, the Giants had everything they needed to succeed this season. Logan Web has been exceptional yet again as San Francisco’s ace, leading an effective rotation. However, the NL has been an uber-competitive league throughout the season. Whether it was internal issues or strong competition, Melvin was unable to orchestrate a playoff push late in the year.</p><p>While a lot of positives will come out of the Giants season in when it comes to their young talent, disappointment is the main reaction to how things ended. Here is where that disappointment lies.</p><h2>The Rafael Devers trade did not have the desired effect on the Giants</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Rafael-Devers-4.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While there were a lot of big deals at the July 31 deadline, the trade sending Devers to San Francisco may have been the largest. The infielder’s arrival to the Giants clubhouse had fans believing that their team could challenge the Dodgers atop the NL West. However, the former All-Star was unable to ignite an offensive turnaround for his new team, fizzling out down the stretch.</p><p>Devers was unhappy in his final days with the Boston Red Sox. However, his attitude changed when he changed teams. The veteran was open to playing at first base and doing whatever it took for his team to win. Despite his promises, Devers could not deliver. The lefty slugger batted just .200 in September, all but ending his team’s playoff push before it started.</p><p>As a player, Devers is one of the best in the league at his position. However, expectations in San Francisco were high when he arrived. The result was a struggled that lasted for a few months. Given his impressive Major League Baseball resume, Devers could come back in 2026 and be excellent yet again. For now, though, he is the reason for a lot of headaches in San Francisco.</p><h2>Willy Adames failed to reproduce his 2024 success in a new home</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Brewers-news-Willy-Adames-error-issues-continue-in-Milwaukee-battle-vs_f693b8.jpg"><figcaption>© D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>For a team that missed the postseason, the Giants made some big moves before and during the regular season. San Francisco acquired Adames from the Milwaukee Brewers in the offseason after he led his team to the playoffs. The idea behind adding him was that he could do the same for an older roster and make a deeper run in 2025. The result was an underwhelming year.</p><p>Adames’ struggles in the field were almost as bad as his quiet bat at the plate. Because of that, Melvin had a hard time building a lineup around him and Devers. Without a star to lead the way, the Giants’ offense faltered, letting down Webb and other starters when they put together quality starts. Once again, 2025 could be an outlier year. If not, though, San Francisco has an issue.</p><p>At his best, Adames has matched records set by Giants legends like Barry Bonds. The infielder is one of the best in all of baseball at the plate when he is in a rhythm. Unfortunately, he could not get their in his first season with San Francisco. If the Giants find a way to relieve the pressure on his shoulders, he could find his way back to stardom. If not, things could continue to get worse.</p><h2>San Francisco’s front office wavered halfway through the year</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Buster-Posey.jpg"><figcaption>Robert Edwards-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Webb and Giants general manager Buster Posey are former teammates and good friends. As the former catcher made his way into the front office, he spent a while cutting his teeth in a new role. The results in 2025 are very mixed. However, the fact that he could not commit to a philosophy left San Francisco stuck. Despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-logan-webb-sounds-off-buster-poseys-trade-move">Webb defending him, Posey heard it from his fanbase</a> all year.</p><p>When the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/new-york-mets/mets-news-ny-trade-giants-pitcher-tyler-rodgers">Giants traded Rodgers to the New York Mets</a> at the trade deadline, experts thought the team was playing for 2026. However, San Francisco went on a run to start the second half of the season, leading fans to question why their team sent away an important piece of the bullpen. Despite the relatively small role he played on the team, Rodgers’ exit affected the Giants’ morale.</p><p>For all of their downfalls, San Francisco still won 81 games this season. Had things broken differently, the Giants could have made some noise in the NL West. However, the pieces are in place for a bounce back year in 2026. Devers and Adames are capable of leading a contender, and Posey will only get better as he gains experience as the team’s GM.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants’ biggest disappointment after missing MLB playoffs

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-3-best-managerial-candidates-to-replace-bob-melvin-after-firing');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants’ 3 best managerial candidates to replace Bob Melvin after firing');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Giants-X-best-managerial-candidates-to-replace-Bob-Melvin-after-firing.jpg"></figure><h1>Giants’ 3 best managerial candidates to replace Bob Melvin after firing</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-30T10:44:46-07:00">September 30th, 10:44am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-30T10:44:46-07:00">September 30th, 10:44am</time><address><a>Garrett Kerman</a>Garrett Kerman also goes by the name of The Fight Analyst. He covers all combat sports, from MMA, to boxing, to even bare-knuckle. He is also very well-versed in all American sports when it comes to news and betting analysis. Whether you want betting advice or some breaking news, Garrett is your guy.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-fire-bob-melvin-after-missing-postseason">Giants moved swiftly to dismiss manager Bob Melvin</a> just one day after concluding another disappointing season, marking the fourth consecutive year without a playoff appearance. With Buster Posey now tasked with finding his first managerial hire as president of baseball operations, the organization faces a critical decision that could reshape the franchise’s trajectory. Despite Melvin’s respectable .500 record over two seasons, going 161-163 during his tenure, the Giants’ inability to break through in the competitive National League West ultimately sealed his fate.</p><p>Posey has indicated he’s looking for someone “obsessive about the details, obsessive about work, obsessive about getting the most out of players” while remaining open to candidates of all ages and experience levels. As the Giants begin their search for a third manager since Bruce Bochy’s departure in 2019, three candidates emerge as the most compelling options to lead the franchise forward.</p><h2>Skip Schumaker: The Proven Winner Looking for His Next Opportunity</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Former-Marlins-manager-Skip-Schumaker.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Skip Schumaker represents the most accomplished available candidate, bringing both playing pedigree and recent managerial success to the table. The 44-year-old two-time World Series champion as a player made an immediate impact in his first managerial role with the Miami Marlins, earning National League Manager of the Year honors in 2023 after leading the team to an 84-78 record and their first playoff appearance since 2020.</p><p>Schumaker’s journey from utility player to respected manager showcases the leadership qualities that could benefit the Giants. During his 11-year playing career, he appeared in 1,149 games across three teams, with his most successful years coming with the St. Louis Cardinals where he won championships in 2006 and 2011. His transition to coaching began with the San Diego Padres, where he served as first base coach and later associate manager, helping end the franchise’s 13-year playoff drought in 2020.</p><p>The timing appears perfect for Schumaker to land in San Francisco. Despite his success in Miami, he departed the Marlins after the 2024 season due to organizational changes and different long-term goals. He’s currently serving as a senior advisor to the Texas Rangers, a role that many view as preparation for his next managerial opportunity when Bruce Bochy eventually retires. However, the Giants opening could present an immediate return to the dugout for someone who has proven he can maximize talent and create a winning culture.</p><p>What makes Schumaker particularly attractive is his ability to connect with players while implementing modern baseball strategies. His experience managing through different organizational philosophies in Miami demonstrates adaptability, while his Cardinals pedigree brings championship-level expectations that align with the Giants’ aspirations to return to October baseball.</p><h2>Mark Hallberg: The Internal Candidate with Championship Connections</h2><p>Mark Hallberg emerges as the most intriguing internal option, bringing a unique combination of organizational knowledge and personal connections that could prove invaluable. The 39-year-old third base coach has been with the Giants organization since 2018, working his way up from assistant coach in the minor leagues to his current role on the major league staff.</p><p>Hallberg’s path to professional baseball reads like an adventure novel, having grown up in international locations including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan due to his parents’ work as educators. This global perspective shaped his approach to leadership and communication, skills that translated well to his collegiate career at Florida State University, where he became roommates with current Giants president Buster Posey.</p><p>The connection to Posey cannot be understated in Hallberg’s candidacy. Their friendship dates back to their college days, and Hallberg played a crucial role in convincing Posey to transition from shortstop to catcher, a move that ultimately led to the Giants’ three World Series championships. Posey personally recommended Hallberg to the Giants organization in 2018, recognizing his friend’s potential as both a teacher and leader.</p><p>Hallberg’s coaching philosophy centers on character development and maximizing individual performance through consistent behavioral patterns. His experience managing in the minor leagues, including leading Salem-Keizer to a first-half division title, demonstrates his ability to develop young talent while maintaining organizational standards. Current players and coaches praise his communication skills and attention to detail, qualities that align with Posey’s stated preferences for the next manager.</p><p>The main question surrounding Hallberg’s candidacy involves whether promoting from within provides enough of a cultural shift after Melvin’s dismissal. However, his deep understanding of the organization’s systems and existing relationships with players could provide stability during a transition period while bringing fresh perspective to day-to-day operations.</p><h2>Nick Hundley: The Former Giant with Front Office Experience</h2><p>Nick Hundley presents a fascinating wildcard option that combines playing experience, organizational familiarity, and modern front office perspective. The 41-year-old former catcher spent two seasons with the Giants (2017-2018) and has since transitioned into baseball operations, currently serving as special assistant to the general manager with the Texas Rangers.</p><p>Hundley’s playing career spanned 12 seasons across five teams, including 974 major league games where he established himself as a reliable veteran presence behind the plate. His time with the Giants was particularly meaningful, as he won the Willie McCovey Award in 2017 for his community contributions and leadership qualities. This experience gives him intimate knowledge of the organization’s culture and expectations from a player’s perspective.</p><p>Since retiring in 2020, Hundley has rapidly ascended through baseball’s administrative ranks, first working as Senior Director of Baseball Operations for Major League Baseball before joining the Rangers’ front office. This unique combination of recent playing experience and contemporary front office exposure provides valuable insight into both player development and organizational strategy.</p><p>The connection to Buster Posey adds another layer of intrigue to Hundley’s potential candidacy. Both former catchers share similar leadership philosophies and understand the demands of managing a clubhouse from behind the plate. Hundley’s reputation for professionalism and work ethic, demonstrated throughout his playing career and current role, aligns with Posey’s stated desire for someone obsessive about details and player development.</p><p>What makes Hundley particularly compelling is his fresh perspective on modern baseball operations combined with practical dugout experience. His recent transition from player to executive provides unique credibility with current players while bringing contemporary analytical approaches to game management. Additionally, his existing relationship with the Giants organization and understanding of Oracle Park’s unique characteristics could accelerate the transition period typically required for new managers.</p><p>The Giants face a pivotal decision that will significantly impact their trajectory in the coming years. Each of these three candidates brings distinct advantages: Schumaker offers proven managerial success and championship pedigree, Hallberg provides organizational continuity and personal connections to leadership, while Hundley combines recent playing experience with modern front office insight. Posey’s choice will ultimately reflect his vision for the franchise’s future and the type of leader needed to guide the Giants back to postseason relevance.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants’ 3 best managerial candidates to replace Bob Melvin after firing

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-fire-bob-melvin-after-missing-postseason');   ga('set', 'title', 'Giants fire Bob Melvin after missing postseason');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Bob-Melvin.jpg"><figcaption>Ross Cameron-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Giants fire Bob Melvin after missing postseason</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-09-29T09:49:37-07:00">September 29th, 9:49am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-09-29T09:53:37-07:00">September 29th, 9:53am</time><address><a>Matt Wadleigh</a>Matt Wadleigh is a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints who used to lead NCAA Football and NCAA Basketball coverage while also specializing in MLB and NFL coverage. He was born and raised in Oceanside and resides in Fresno with his wife and two dogs. Matthew is a huge Southern California sports fan and a retired member of the Fresno State drumline.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco Giants finished the year with an 81-81 record, missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season. On Sunday, the Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies in SF. However, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-news-bob-melvin-sounds-guy-knows-fired">Giants manager Bob Melvin sure sounded like it was the end</a> of the road: “It is what it is. We’ll see what the next day brings.”</p><p>Well, on Monday morning, the Giants <a href="https://x.com/SFGiants/status/1972701845215937015" rel="noopener">wasted no time</a> and fired Melvin, per the team.</p><p>“The #SFGiants today announced that the club has dismissed manager Bob Melvin.”</p><p>Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey also <a href="https://x.com/SFGiants/status/1972704209951945061" rel="noopener">released a statement</a> on the decision.</p><p>“After meeting with ownership, I met with Bob today to inform him of my decision,” Posey said. “On behalf of the organization, I want to express my appreciation to Bob for his dedication, professionalism, and class. I wish him all the best.”</p><p>“After careful evaluation, we determined that making a change in leadership was in the best interest of the team,” the statement continued. “The last couple of months have been both disappointing and frustrating for all of us, and we did not perform up to our standards. We now turn our focus to identifying a new leader to guide us forward.”</p><p>Melvin spent two seasons with the San Diego Padres before coming to the Giants in 2024. Before that, he was with the Oakland Athletics from 2011 until 2021, so his return to the Bay Area was short-lived and ended with a 161-163 record.</p><p>What the Giants do now remains to be seen, although former SF manager Bruce Bochy – who is currently with the Texas Rangers – has seen <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/mlb/san-francisco-giants/giants-rumors-bruce-bochy-named-possible-bob-melvin-replacement">his name float around as a possible option</a>.</p><p>Nonetheless, the franchise is once again searching for a new manager, and now Posey, the former SF catcher, will help lead the charge with hopes of making a return to the postseason.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Giants fire Bob Melvin after missing postseason

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2025 SEASON STATS
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.217	4	14	0.605	9

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