Dave Righetti out as Giants’ pitching coach

The Giants had been expected to make coaching changes, and they started with the biggest name on the staff.

The Giants announced on Saturday that Dave Righetti, the pitching coach since 2000 who served under three managers, has been relieved of his duties and accepted a front-office role as special assistant to the general manager.

Also, bullpen coach Mark Gardner was reassigned to serve in special assignment (pitching evaluations), and assistant hitting coach Steve Decker was reassigned to the role of special assistant in baseball operations.