The San Francisco Giants are reportedly nearing a historic hiring of University of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello as their new manager, marking the first time in Major League Baseball history that a manager would be appointed directly from the college ranks without prior MLB experience. Vitello, who has transformed the Tennessee program since 2018, led the Volunteers to a 2024 College World Series title.
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High praise from Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax followed pitcher Will Klein’s pivotal performance in a 6-5 Game 3 World Series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, where he threw four scoreless innings. Klein, who had limited experience prior to 2025 and joined the Dodgers amid injuries to the bullpen, made 14 appearances that season with a strong 2.35 ERA. Want More Context? 🔎
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