Dossier
Tony Vitello
Coverage of Tony Vitello in the Nexus archive.
Matt Dorseyperson1San Francisco Board of Supervisorsorganization1MLBorganization1Giantsorganization1Pride Nighttopic1Bible versestopic1Landen Rouppperson1Rob Thompsonperson1Don Mattinglyperson1Philadelphia Philliesorganization1San Francisco Giantsorganization1Logan Webbperson1Christopher Sánchezperson1Major League Baseballtopic1
- San Francisco lawmaker criticizes players 'cherry-picking' Bible quotes amid Giants controversy
A San Francisco Democrat, Matt Dorsey, criticized Giants players for writing Bible verses on their caps during Pride Night, arguing the act was politically motivated cherry-picking. MLB warned the players about the messages, citing rule violations. Giants pitcher Landen Roupp defended the expression as a personal faith statement.
- Phillies fire Rob Thompson and turn to Don Mattingly as new manager after dismal 10-19 start to season
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thompson after a 10-19 start to the season and appointed Don Mattingly as his replacement. The Giants, struggling to score runs, are managed by rookie Tony Vitello, while Phillies' new manager Mattingly aims to turn around the team's performance.