Vitello’s pivot: Giants skipper tries to bury the hatchet on Pride Night protest
Tony Vitello is steering the San Francisco Giants’ narrative away from the pitchers’ Pride Night protest, refocusing attention on performance and unity.
Tony Vitello, manager of the San Francisco Giants, is attempting to shift the national spotlight away from his team’s pitchers’ protest during Pride Night. The protest, which occurred on June 12 at Oracle Park, saw three Giants pitchers opt out of wearing Pride-themed caps and uniforms, sparking a wave of criticism and debate about the team’s stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion. Vitello has since downplayed the incident, emphasizing team cohesion and on-field results in post-game press conferences.
