Stephen Vogt Wins 2025 AL Manager of the Year Award
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- * Stephen Vogt won the 2025 AL manager of the Year Award.
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* Stephen Vogt won the 2025 AL manager of the Year Award. This is his second consecutive win.
* He is the first manager to win the award in his first two seasons. He and Pat Murphy are the first to win in their first two seasons with a team.
* Vogt joins an exclusive group: He is the fourth manager to win the award in consecutive seasons, alongside Bobby Cox, Kevin Cash, and Pat Murphy.
* Voting Results: Vogt received 20 first-place votes, beating John Schneider (10) and Dan Wilson (2).
* Guardians’ Record: Cleveland now has six Manager of the Year Awards, tying them with the White Sox for the most overall.
* Historic Comeback: The Guardians overcame a 15.5 game deficit (as of July 8th) to win the AL Central – a new MLB record. Thay also erased an 11-game deficit in September.
* Strong Finish: The Guardians went 19-4 to secure the Central, with a 20-7 record in September and a 42-25 second half (both MLB bests).
* Challenges Faced: The team endured a 10-game losing streak and a 1-9 stretch. They also dealt with the temporary loss of players Emmanuel Clase and Luis ortiz due to MLB investigations, and traded Shane Bieber.
* Vogt’s Reaction: He expressed honor and pride in the team’s ability to overcome adversity and win the division.