Stephen Vogt Gets Snubbed For Major MLB Award

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was omitted as a finalist for the AL Manager of the Year award after winning it in both 2024 and 2025. The BBWAA instead selected Tampa Bay's Kevin Cash, Boston's Chad Tracy, and Chicago's Will Venable as the three finalists for the honor. The winner is scheduled to be announced on November 10.

Writer Jimmy Swartz argues Vogt deserved finalist recognition after leading Cleveland to an 85-77 record and their third straight AL Central title despite injuries and a low payroll. Cleveland also rallied late in the regular season with a 15-6 push, integrating key rookies Parker Messick, Chase DeLauter, and Travis Bazzana.