The Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt, a journeyman catcher with no managerial experience, as their new manager to replace Terry Francona, the team announced Monday. Vogt was Seattle’s bullpen coach last season.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians have hired Stephen Vogt, a journeyman catcher with no managerial experience, as their new manager to replace Terry Francona, the team announced Monday.Although the 39-year-old Vogt has never been a manager, he checked every other box for the Guardians, who also spoke with Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell about their opening last week.
The Guardians are beginning a new era following 11 successful seasons with Francona, the winningest manager in the club's 123-year history. Francona, who took Cleveland to the playoffs six times, recently stepped down but plans to stay with the organization in some capacity. He was a beloved teammate in Tampa Bay, Milwaukee, San Francisco, Arizona, Atlanta and during two stints with Oakland. Vogt's warm personality made him a clubhouse leader, and his knowledge of how to handle a pitching staff was another plus during the Guardians' search.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Razor blade found in Sault child's Halloween candyYouth trick-or-treated in the Adrian Drive area, as well as the P-Patch; 'Parents and guardians, please check all items collected by children during Halloween before they eat it'
Read more »
Mitchell scores 31 points, Cavaliers beat Warriors to end 16-game series skidDonovan Mitchell scored 31 points and Cleveland Cavaliers beat Golden State 115-104 on Sunday night to end a 16-game losing streak against the Warriors.
Read more »
Watson throws two TDs in return from shoulder injury, Browns crush CardinalsDeshaun Watson threw two touchdown passes — one bouncing off an Arizona helmet — in his second start for Cleveland in five weeks due to a shoulder injury and the Browns held the Cardinals to just 58 yards in a 27-0 win Sunday.
Read more »
Sports scoreboard for Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023Sunday's Scoreboard NHL New Jersey 4 Chicago 2 Anaheim 4 Vegas 2 --- AHL Rockford 4 Manitoba 1 San Jose 4 Calgary 1 Bridgeport 3 Springfield 2 Iowa 4 Texas 2 --- NBA Toronto 123 San Antonio 116 (OT) Phoenix 120 Detroit 106 Cleveland 115 Golden State
Read more »
Former Telegraph Editor Lewis Hired as CEO of Washington PostFormer editor-in-chief of the Daily Telegraph William Lewis has been hired as the new publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post, the latest in a series of US news organizations to take on British journalists for top positions.
Read more »
Trader Vitol Hires Iron Ore Veteran as It Mulls Return to MetalsVitol Group has hired iron ore trader Habib Esfahanian, as the world’s biggest oil trading house considers a wider return to metal markets after exiting the business four years ago.
Read more »