DISRESPECTED: MLB Isn't Taking Tony Vitello Seriously...Yet

Locked On Giants – Daily Podcast On The San Francisco Giants · Aug 31, 2026 · 27m

Is Tony Vitello being disrespected around Major League Baseball? After another Giants series loss, Vitello revealed that his latest ejection got “personal, real quick,” with questions about his lack of professional experience apparently becoming part of the interaction. We discuss whether umpires and others around the league still view Vitello differently because he jumped directly from college baseball to managing the Giants, whether he needs to adjust his approach, and how much of this is simply something he'll have to endure until he establishes himself at the major-league level. Buster…