2025 American League Manager of the Year announced by MLB Network

Behind Vogt, the Guardians erased a 15 1/2-game deficit to win the AL Central, which is the largest a team has overcome to win their division (since 1969) or league (pre-1969).

The deficit was 11 games as late as the morning of Sept. 5, after which Cleveland finished 19-4.

In a roller-coaster season, Vogt preached a one-day-at-a-time mentality that his clubhouse embraced and rode to the finish line.

The twists and turns were plenty. Cleveland had a 10-game losing streak (June 26-July 6) and a 1-9 stretch (Aug. 15-25).

All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase and starter Luis Ortiz each went on non-disciplinary paid leave in July amid ongoing MLB investigations.

Ace Shane Bieber was dealt to the Blue Jays before the Trade Deadline while he was still on the comeback trail from Tommy John surgery.

In a season-long issue, the Guardians' offense recorded a .226 team batting average, which ranks as their lowest in a single campaign in franchise history.

Manager of the Year Award winners have often come down to whose club eclipsed expectations from Spring Training.

The Guardians soared past what many felt they were capable of deep into the summer. And while Vogt would be first to credit his players and staff, his leadership defined this team's season.