Stephen Vogt Wins Second Consecutive AL Manager of the Year Award

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has been named the American League Manager of the Year for the second consecutive season, receiving 17 of 30 first-place votes. This marks a repeat of his 2024 honor, a feat previously achieved by Tampa Bay's Kevin Cash in 2020-2021. Vogt led Cleveland to a second straight AL Central title, overcoming a significant deficit after trailing Detroit by 15 1/2 games in early July. The Guardians' remarkable comeback, including a 10-game losing streak from June 26 to July 6, culminated in clinching the division on the final day, marking the largest in-season comeback in MLB history. Vogt emphasized a 'win today' mantra to his team during their resilient stretch. The team's performance in September occurred after closer Emmanuel Clase and pitcher Luis Ortiz were placed on paid leave due to a sports betting investigation. Vogt, who played 10 seasons in the majors before retiring in 2022, was hired by Cleveland in November 2023 after a stint as Seattle's bullpen coach.