2025 Manager of the Year Winners Announced
- Here's a summary of the article, focusing on the 2025 MLB Manager of the Year winners:
- * Vogt won despite a challenging season for the Guardians, who were substantially behind in the division standings (15.5 games behind in July, 11 games behind on...
- * Murphy won after taking over from Craig Counsell, who left for the Cubs.
Here’s a summary of the article, focusing on the 2025 MLB Manager of the Year winners:
AL Winner: Stephen Vogt (Cleveland Guardians)
* Vogt won despite a challenging season for the Guardians, who were substantially behind in the division standings (15.5 games behind in July, 11 games behind on Sept 5th).
* The Guardians mounted a remarkable comeback, going 19-4 in September to win the AL Central. this comeback was the largest deficit overcome to win a division since 1969.
* The team faced adversity including losing key pitchers to investigations and trading away Shane Bieber.
* Vogt was praised for his calm demeanor and ability to keep the team focused amidst the challenges.
* This is Vogt’s second consecutive AL Manager of the Year award. Previous Cleveland winners include Eric Wedge (2007), Terry Francona (2013, 2016, 2022), and Vogt (last year).
NL Winner: Pat Murphy (Milwaukee Brewers)
* Murphy won after taking over from Craig Counsell, who left for the Cubs.
* He lead the Brewers to consecutive NL Central titles and has now won consecutive NL Manager of the Year awards.