Pat Murphy and Stephen Vogt have been named Managers of the Year for the second consecutive season, leading small-market teams Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians to division titles, with Murphy dominating NL voting and Vogt narrowly winning in AL, despite postseason outcomes not affecting the awards.
Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians won the AL Manager of the Year award for the second consecutive season, making him the second manager in AL history to achieve this feat, and marking a rare occurrence of back-to-back winners in both leagues in the same year.
Stephen Vogt of the Cleveland Guardians and Pat Murphy of the Milwaukee Brewers were named Managers of the Year after leading their teams to the playoffs in their first full seasons. Vogt guided the Guardians to a 92-69 record and an AL Central title, while Murphy led the Brewers to a 93-69 record and an NL Central title. Both managers received 27 of 30 first-place votes, marking only the second time two first-year managers have won the award in the same season.
Stephen Vogt, in his first season as manager of the Cleveland Guardians, has been named the American League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Vogt is the third first-year manager in the AL to win this award, joining Jeff Banister and Rocco Baldelli. This is the fifth time a Cleveland manager has received this honor, with Vogt following in the footsteps of Terry Francona and Eric Wedge. Vogt was the only manager to appear on every ballot, securing the award with 142 points.
Despite the frigid weather in Cleveland, new Guardians manager Stephen Vogt brought warmth to the city as he attended the Guards Fest gathering, discussing baseball and bringing a positive message to fans.
The Cleveland Guardians have named former All-Star catcher Stephen Vogt as their new manager, signing him to a three-year deal. Despite having no managerial experience, Vogt is highly respected in the game for his knowledge and leadership skills. He takes over a team in transition after a 76-86 season but with a strong pitching staff and potential for offensive improvement. Vogt replaces Terry Francona, who retired after 11 seasons with the Guardians.
The Cleveland Guardians are considering former player Stephen Vogt as a serious candidate for their managerial vacancy, with Vogt set to be interviewed for the position. Vogt, who retired as a player just over a year ago, has quickly transitioned to coaching and is now attracting interest for managerial roles. While he was initially rumored to interview with the San Francisco Giants, it appears that former manager Bob Melvin has become the favorite for that position. However, Vogt still has a legitimate shot at becoming the manager for the Guardians, who seem to be leaning towards hiring a first-time manager.
Stephen Vogt, a coach with the Seattle Mariners and former MLB catcher, has emerged as a serious candidate for the Cleveland Guardians' managerial job. Other rumored candidates include Will Venable, Troy Snitker, Clayton McCullough, Charlie Montoyo, John McDonald, Chris Valaika, Rob Cerfolio, Donnie Ecker, Carlos Mendoza, Craig Albernaz, and Troy Snitker. Each candidate brings different strengths and experiences to the table, but Vogt stands out for his analytical mindset, personable nature, and quick ascent from player to coach. While other candidates like Venable and Mendoza have proven their value on major league staff, Vogt's potential hiring would indicate that the Guardians' front office sees something special in him.
Stephen Vogt, the Mariners bullpen and quality control coach, will interview with the San Francisco Giants for their managerial vacancy. Vogt, who played with the Giants in 2019, has been considered a future manager despite his limited coaching experience. The Braves are looking to add flame-throwing relief help to their bullpen this offseason, as they ranked low in pitches thrown at high velocity in 2023. The Red Sox came close to trading J.D. Martinez to the Dodgers in 2022, but talks fell through when the Sox asked for Evan Phillips to be included in the deal. Phillips went on to have an outstanding season as the Dodgers' closer in 2023.