India, Oct. 19 -- Tony Vitello might be heading to San Francisco. The Athletic cited sources to report that the Giants are closing in on hiring the 47-year-old Division I head coach, who was behind the transformation of the University of Tennessee's program.

While nothing is official, speculations have heated up. Vitello responded to the rumors via a text message to The Athletic. "There is nothing to confirm," he said.

Vitello's ascent at Tennessee has been meteoric since taking over in June 2017, transforming a program mired in mediocrity into a national powerhouse. In eight seasons, he boasts a 341-131 record (.722), leading the Vols to five consecutive College World Series appearances, including a 2024 national championship, their fi...