Tony Vitello’s Wrigley Field roots go back generations: ‘I’ve sat about everywhere’
Tony Vitello, the first-year manager of the San Francisco Giants, reflects on his deep-rooted connections to Wrigley Field. Despite a challenging start to his tenure, he appreciates the significance of managing at a ballpark that holds many childhood memories. His father, Greg Vitello, shares pride in witnessing his son's journey from a young fan to a major league manager.
- ▪Tony Vitello's management of the Giants has not begun as he had hoped, with the team currently in last place.
- ▪He has a long history with Wrigley Field, having visited many times during his childhood.
- ▪Greg Vitello recalls the moment when his son met his idol, Andre Dawson, at Wrigley Field when Tony was just eight years old.
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MLB exclusive Tony Vitello’s Wrigley Field roots go back generations: ‘I’ve sat about everywhere’ By Evan Webeck Published June 7, 2026, 12:37 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google CHICAGO — When Greg Vitello watches on television and the camera pans to the Giants’ dugout, he notices an expression on his son’s face. Or, more accurately, a lack of one. “I think he’s done a really good job of controlling his emotions,” Greg Vitello told The California Post. “At this level, you can’t go berserk in the middle of a game. Grab somebody and shake them or any of that stuff. Because you just can’t do that at this level.
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