Giants' Tony Vitello gets first look at Oracle Park as new manager

Heliot Ramos aims to end Giants' long streak of different Opening Day left fielders

Mar. 24, 2026 at 5:21am by Ben Kaplan

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New San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello got his first look at Oracle Park from the dugout on Monday night during an exhibition game against the Sultanes de Monterrey. Meanwhile, outfielder Heliot Ramos is poised to end the Giants' long streak of starting a different left fielder in each season opener, a streak that dates back to Barry Bonds in 2007.

Why it matters

Vitello's first game at Oracle Park as Giants manager provides insight into how he will approach his new role, while Ramos potentially ending the team's Opening Day left field streak speaks to the continuity and stability the Giants are seeking after years of roster turnover at that position.

The details

Vitello was 'wowed' by the size and scale of Oracle Park, noting the challenge of relaying messages to players due to the crowd noise. He took his preferred spot at the bottom of the home dugout stairs, a position he's familiar with from spring training. Meanwhile, if Ramos starts in left field on Opening Day, it would mark the end of a 19-year streak of the Giants starting a different player in that position to begin each season.

  • On Monday, Vitello managed his first game at Oracle Park in an exhibition against the Sultanes de Monterrey.
  • If Ramos starts in left field on Wednesday, it will end the Giants' 19-year streak of different Opening Day left fielders.

The players

Tony Vitello

The new manager of the San Francisco Giants, taking over the role for the 2026 season.

Heliot Ramos

A Giants outfielder who is poised to end the team's long streak of starting a different left fielder on Opening Day.

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What they’re saying

“Definitely wowed by the park. I try not to look up too much, and that includes the other day when guys were just playing catch (here). It's kind of awe inspiring and I'm holding out vision for a full stadium. But it was a great crowd tonight.”

— Tony Vitello, Giants Manager

“Feels like I'm season ready. I don't care about spring training results, it's about feelings and stuff. To develop what we worked on in the offseason.”

— Willy Adames

What’s next

If Ramos starts in left field on Opening Day, it will mark the end of the Giants' 19-year streak of different players starting there to begin each season.

The takeaway

Vitello's first game at Oracle Park as Giants manager provides a glimpse into his approach, while Ramos potentially ending the team's Opening Day left field streak speaks to the stability and continuity the organization is seeking after years of roster turnover at that position.