Podcast appearances and mentions of Stephen Vogt

Former Cleveland pitcher Cody Allen joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Guardians recent struggles, Stephen Vogt's usage of Cade Smith, the key to this team's sustained success, and more.

Ken and Lima pick apart Stephen Vogt's decision to bring closer Cade Smith into a tied eighth inning for the third or fourth time this month, only to watch the Guardians lose late to the White Sox. They go back and forth on whether the move shows desperation or was simply a defensible call that backfired, ultimately landing on a defining show stance. The conversation then shifts back to Shedeur Sanders, with Ken doubling down that he wouldn't ask for a trade even if Deshaun Watson wins the job, and that the Browns trading Myles Garrett says more about the team's quarterback confidence than anything Shedeur has done.

Andy and Jeff talk about the Guardians' offensive struggles without Jose, DeLauter, and Ramirez and Stephen Vogt can figure out the lineup without them.

Andy and Jeff talk about why they think it's now Stephen Vogt's time to show his managing capabilities without his top hitters in the lineup.

Chris Rose joined Baskin and Phelps and talked about the current construction of the Guardians and how detrimental it was to lose Jose Ramirez, Angel Martinez, and Chase DeLauter from the lineup. He discussed whether or not the team could fill their offensive needs by the trade deadline, how Stephen Vogt can construct the lineup to overcome losing their top producers on offense, and he also touched on some football news and discussed whether or not it would be worth the risk to try and draft Brendan Sorsby.

Fun Friday edition of the Bloomdaddy show with Pat Butler sitting in. Talking show slogans for merch, the worlds first ever Trillionaire, most memorable music videos. PLUS, Bloomdaddy talks to Stephen Vogt ahead of a weekend homestand vs the Tigers. And the latest edition of the Ex-Files.

Jonathan Peterlin and Jake Vulinec recount their personal experiences with casino gambling and the gambler's mentality while on vacation. They transition to a discussion on the Cleveland Guardians' recent offensive collapse, analyzing their struggles with runners in scoring position and manager Stephen Vogt's recent lineup changes. 01:01 - Casino Gambling Stories 05:45 - Poker vs Blackjack Strategy 07:24 - Guardians Offensive Struggles 09:22 - Stephen Vogt Lineup Critiques

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin evaluate the Cleveland Guardians following a mixed series against the Texas Rangers and prepare for an upcoming homestand against the New York Yankees. The discussion focuses on Stephen Kwan's offensive struggles, potential lineup adjustments involving Brayan Rocchio, and Stephen Vogt's tendency to deflect credit to the front office. 01:00 - Guardians Rangers Series Recap 04:02 - Stephen Kwan Lineup Changes 08:04 - Stephen Vogt Media Approach

Jeff Phelps and Daryl Ruiter evaluate the Browns' roster dynamics, focusing on the offensive line and a hypothetical trade scenario involving Jared Verse. They speak with Wayne Randazzo regarding the Guardians' performance before reviewing Sports Illustrated's rankings of future NFL backup quarterbacks. 02:14 - Browns Offensive Line Concerns 05:32 - Browns Quarterback Situation Debate 10:01 - Jared Verse Number Swap 18:23 - Wayne Randazzo Joins Show 24:42 - Guardians Pitching Staff Depth 36:32 - Backup Quarterback Power Rankings 45:23 - Monken Names Starting Quarterback

Wayne Randazzo, play-by-play announcer for Apple TV and the Los Angeles Angels, joins Jeff Phelps and Daryl Ruiter to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' impressive start and their upcoming matchup against the Texas Rangers. They analyze Jose Ramirez's Hall of Fame trajectory, the bullpen's resilience, and how Stephen Vogt has earned widespread respect as a first-year manager. 01:00 - Guardians' Strong Start 02:58 - Wayne Randazzo Joins 06:13 - Young Pitching Impact 10:42 - Stephen Vogt's Leadership 14:18 - Cleveland's Winning Culture

In Hour Three of Baskin & Phelps, Jeff Phelps and Chris Fedor are joined by Hanford Dixon on Baskin & Phelps to break down a major trade involving Miles Garrett and its implications for the Browns' roster. They also discuss the development of quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson before shifting to the Cleveland Guardians' performance against the Yankees and the leadership of Steven Vogt. 02:36 - Hanford Dixon On Garrett Trade 07:35 - Browns Coaching And Monken's Impact 11:41 - Aaron Donald Retirement Rumors 17:45 - Evaluating Browns Quarterback Options 22:53 - Todd Monken's Offensive Challenges 27:35 - Shedeur Sanders Vs Deshaun Watson 34:02 - Guardians Success Against Yankees 40:15 - Steven Vogt's Management Style

Jeff Phelps and Chris Fedor analyze the Cleveland Guardians' impressive season and their ability to remain competitive despite low expectations. They examine the roster's evolution, the emergence of young talent like Kyle Manzardo, and the leadership of Stephen Vogt. The segment concludes with a look at the trade deadline and the upcoming decision regarding Donovan Mitchell's extension with the Cavaliers. 01:01 - Guardians Success Discussion 04:14 - Prospects and Roster Impact 07:01 - Trade Deadline Strategy 08:54 - Stephen Vogt Analysis 14:14 - Donovan Mitchell Extension

Ben Broussard joined Baskin and Phelps and shared his thoughts on the ways Stephen Vogt has shaken up the batting order this season and why he thinks it has been working so well for the club's offense. He also talked about the young core of Travis Bazzana, Chase DeLauter, and Kyle Manzardo, how they've performed this season and how they're setting the team up for success this year and into the future.

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney as they play a game of "It's Over, It's Not Over" to discuss which division races are already decided as we enter the month of June. They also talk more about the potential for a lockout next season. Cleveland Guardians rookie second basemen Travis Bazzana then joins to discuss his homeland of Australia and their spiders, his approach to hitting that allows him to draw walks at a record-setting pace, and the Guardians attempt to go for another division title. 0:00 Top of the First: Yankees, Mariners, White Sox 1:54 Welcome Tim Kurkjian 2:39 It's Over, It's Not Over: NL East, Braves and Phillies 5:18 NL Central: Brewers and Cubs 7:24 NL West: Dodgers, Padres 9:19 AL East: Rays and Yankees 10:55 AL Central: Guardians and White Sox 12:55 AL West: Mariners 14:20 Which side will budge on the inclusion of a salary cap? 18:04 Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana joins 20:30 How did Bazzana fall in love with baseball? 21:34 Bazzana's record-setting walk rate 25:20 WBC experience with Australia 26:43 Jose Ramirez's impact 27:55 Stephen Vogt's player-first approach 28:59 State of the Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney as they play a game of "It's Over, It's Not Over" to discuss which division races are already decided as we enter the month of June. They also talk more about the potential for a lockout next season. Cleveland Guardians rookie second basemen Travis Bazzana then joins to discuss his homeland of Australia and their spiders, his approach to hitting that allows him to draw walks at a record-setting pace, and the Guardians attempt to go for another division title. 0:00 Top of the First: Yankees, Mariners, White Sox 1:54 Welcome Tim Kurkjian 2:39 It's Over, It's Not Over: NL East, Braves and Phillies 5:18 NL Central: Brewers and Cubs 7:24 NL West: Dodgers, Padres 9:19 AL East: Rays and Yankees 10:55 AL Central: Guardians and White Sox 12:55 AL West: Mariners 14:20 Which side will budge on the inclusion of a salary cap? 18:04 Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana joins 20:30 How did Bazzana fall in love with baseball? 21:34 Bazzana's record-setting walk rate 25:20 WBC experience with Australia 26:43 Jose Ramirez's impact 27:55 Stephen Vogt's player-first approach 28:59 State of the Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin discuss the Cleveland Guardians' successful start and the impact of calling up young players like Travis Bazzana and Chase DeLauter. The conversation also explores the managing style of Stephen Vogt and the potential implications of a new MLB salary cap proposal. 01:06 - Guardians Youth Movement 03:55 - Managing Success Under Vogt 08:22 - MLB Salary Cap Proposal

Hour 2 of Baskin and Phelps

Andy and Jeff talk about the drastic changes Stephen Vogt made to the Guardians lineup and why they think it breathed new life into the team's offense.

Andy and Jeff talk about how much the Guardians' offense is producing and if that means Stephen Vogt has found the right batting order in the lineup.

Nick and Jonathan discuss Shedeur Sanders' presence in the Browns schedule release video. Then, they're joined by Guardians TV play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood, and they talk about the difference between Tito and Stephen Vogt.

Nick and Jonathan compare Sephen Vogt's managing style with Terry Francona's and discuss who they think has done a better job leading the Guardians.

Guardians TV play-by-play announcer Matt Underwood joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Cleveland's series against the Reds, Terry Francona's return to town, the celebration of the 2016 World Series club, and more.

Andy and Jeff talked about the Guardians' lineup producing on a day when Kwan was out and whether or not they think that's an indication that Vogt needs to shake up the lineup.

The Guardians beat the Angels 7-2 last night, but Ken and Lima bring in producer John point out it was far from pretty as the top four hitters in the order went a combined 0-14, with the team drawing 11 walks to manufacture the offense. The bigger talking point is Steven Kwan, whose metrics are trending in the wrong direction at just 28 years old, with Ken and Lima debating whether Travis Bazaana or prospect Petey Halpin could soon push him out of the leadoff spot. The most entertaining story of the segment is that Guardians bench coach Tony Arnerich is currently living in manager Stephen Vogt's basement while Vogt recovers from a respiratory illness, which Ken and Lima have a field day with wondering about rent, tuna in the microwave, and whether there's a Memorial Day move-out deadline.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Guardians from during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the lineup decisions facing manager Stephen Vogt, the emergence of Daniel Schneemann, and whether it's too soon to worry about the team's sluggish start.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Guardians from during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the lineup decisions facing manager Stephen Vogt, the emergence of Daniel Schneemann, and whether it's too soon to worry about the team's sluggish start.

92.3 The Fan presents a selection of conversations about the Guardians from during the past week from The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima, Baskin & Phelps, and The Afternoon Drive. The guys discuss the lineup decisions facing manager Stephen Vogt, the emergence of Daniel Schneemann, and whether it's too soon to worry about the team's sluggish start.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin analyze the current state of Cleveland sports while mocking the playoff expectations of New York Knicks fans. The discussion touches on Timothée Chalamet's film career before shifting to a detailed review of the Cleveland Guardians' balanced performance under manager Stephen Vogt. 01:00 - Knicks Fans Playoff Delusions 02:03 - Timothée Chalamet Career Critique 03:44 - Guardians Mid-Season Performance 05:08 - Pitching Rotation and Angel Martinez 06:49 - Player Updates and Vogt Commendation

Andy and Jeff talk about how Stephen Vogt has been handling the Guardians' lineup this season and which position they think Travis Bazzana should bat.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the ethics of smoking a cigar at 9 AM following a weekend lawn mower breakdown. They transition to sports to analyze the Cleveland Guardians' bullpen struggles and evaluate Stephen Vogt's management of the recent Baltimore series.

Guardians TV Analyst Al Pawlowski joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Guardians four-game series against the Orioles, Parker Messick's impressive start to the year, Stephen Vogt's messaging, and more.

Andy and Jeff talk about Stephen Vogt continuing to platoon the Guardians' lineup and whether or not David Fry should be an every day player.

The Atlanta Braves debuted the newest version of their City Connect uniforms as they opened a six-game homestand, looking to build on their strong start to the 2026 season. Grant McAuley discusses the week that was in Atlanta Braves baseball, including the fisticuffs against the Los Angeles Angels, Reynaldo Lopez's suspension, Spencer Strider's recovery, and the club's pitching plans in order to keep their momentum going on the mound. We'll also cover some of the early trends in the lineup and reasons to believe Atlanta could continue its winning ways. Meanwhile, we'll get the inside scoop on the creation and design of the Braves City Connect 2.0, a uniform that pays homage to a special era of baseball for the franchise. Braves creative director Insung Kim shares the development of the new look and the inspiration behind it. Atlanta infielders Austin Riley and Matt Olson share their thoughts on the new threads as well. With the powder blue in full effect, Dale Murphy joins the show to discuss one of the biggest influences on the new uniforms, his iconic "Power Alley" poster from 1983. The Braves legend tells the story of the photo shoot that made it possible as well as the "Stick Ball" poster from 1985. We'll also hear from Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt, the two-time American League Manager of the Year and member of Atlanta's 2021 World Series championship team. He and Grant will also reminisce on their minor league days in the Tampa Bay Rays organization, From The Diamond airs live on 92-9 The Game in Atlanta on the weekend throughout baseball season. You can also subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Every episode of the show and more great Braves coverage is available at FromTheDiamond.com.

Paul Hoynes joins Baskin and Phelps to discuss the Cleveland Guardians' impressive early performance and Stephen Vogt's platooning strategy. They evaluate the logjam of young infield talent with Juan Brito producing, and what they should do with their lineup with Gabriel Arias comes of the injured list, and he breaks down the strength of the starting rotation.

Andy and Jeff talk about Juan Brito's MLB debut and how Stephen Vogt may have some tough lineup decisions to make if the infielder is able to produce in the bigs.

Nick and Jonathan breakdown the Cleveland Guardians' walk-off victory against the Kansas City Royals, highlighting Gavin Williams' dominant outing and Juan Brito's impressive major league debut. The discussion covers the team's early-season rotation depth, offensive struggles from the catching position, and the management style of Stephen Vogt. 01:00 - Guardians Walk-off Win Analysis 06:32 - Lineup And Roster Depth 14:13 - Catcher Situation And Callups

Max shares his thoughts on the team's early success and what to expect when they face their World Series rematch against the Blue Jays in Toronto. He also opens up about his time in the A's organization, where he credits Stephen Vogt as a mentor who taught him the importance of balancing fun with focus on the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin's discussion evaluates the Cleveland Guardians' offensive outlook and the potential for a volatile season under Stephen Vogt. They also breakdown divisional competition and dismiss a prediction that the team could fall to last place in the AL Central. 01:00 - Guardians Offensive Outlook 04:22 - Pitching Depth and Rotation 05:05 - Bo Naylor and Robot Umps 07:45 - Expectations Under Stephen Vogt 09:31 - AL Central Standings Predictions

Nick and Jonathan discuss their interest in the Browns drafting Ty Simpson, and they react to Stephen Vogt saying they'll move Steven Kwan between LF and CF.

Jeff and Andy dive deeper into the Guardians spring training lineup last night and wonder if it will be the same lineup Stephen Vogt might show us on Opening Day.

Jeff and Andy are joined by former Indians' pitcher, Brian Anderson as they shift to baseball and talk about Stephen Vogt's recent Spring Training lineups and if he's showing us more than we think.

A debate focuses on Stephen Vogt's comments on Chase DeLauter's durability. News of a second-round restricted tender placed on safety Ronnie Hickman concludes the segment. 05:48 - Guardians Spring Training Report 13:58 - Ronnie Hickman Restricted Tender

Nick and Jonathan are joined by Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk, and they react to Stephen Vogt's comments about Chase DeLauter's health.

Guardians Manager Stephen Vogt spoke exclusively with Bill Wills about Being In Playoffs first 2 years of his Managing - What he learned in 2025 - Coming up short in playoffs - 206 team - Kwan playing Center - Fry catching - Pitchers - Hitting.

Zack and T.J. discuss Stephen Vogt's message to his team this week at spring training, chat about how Mike Chernoff could have reframed the offseason small market conversation during a recent interview, discuss another potential reason to hype up Joey Cantillo and assess if we might be overselling the production drop of Isaac Paredes if he were to play at Progressive Field following a hypothetical trade.We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.

Catching up with back-to-back AL Manager of the Year Stephen Vogt! -Celebrity Family Feud -15.5-Game Division Comeback -Getting To Manage José Ramírez -Lessons Learned From Managers -Players To Watch Early -Vogt's Final AB Use promo code “Jared” to get up to $1000 in bonus credits AND a special pick on Underdog! PLAY HERE: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/pc-d2PyPbHAPu 0:00 - Stephen Vogt 0:30 - Experience With A's / BoMel & Kotsay 4:00 - Managing Against Players He Played With 6:15 - Favorite Parts Of Cleveland 7:25 - Managing José Ramírez 10:08 - 15.5-Game Division Comeback 14:47 - Players To Watch 16:43 - Manny Ramirez 17:59 - Family Feud 31:00 - Stephen Vogt's Final AB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Guardians are coming off of a division champion in 2025 and with the team's aging core, can they still compete in the AL Central for years to come? Ken and Lima dig in to skipper Stephen Vogt's comments.

On this week's episode, we discuss a burning hot stove that saw Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz leave the Mets for the Orioles and Dodgers, and Kyle Schwarber re-signing with the Phillies. We also discuss an extension for Maikel Garcia, new homes for Robert Suarez (Braves) Jorge Polanco (Mets) Kenley Jansen (Tigers) Tyler Rogers (Blue Jays) and others, extensions for Robby Thompson, Mark Shapiro, and Stephen Vogt, Rocco Badelli joining the Dodgers front office and Don Mattingly joining the Phillies. To wrap up, we look back on the Angels 2001 draft of all pitchers.

On this episode of Best of A's Cast Live, Chris Townsend looks back at the best interviews from the Winter Meetings in Orlando that include: 1:00 Stephen Vogt - 2x AL Manager of the Year for the Cleveland Guardians 10:15 Kurt Suzuki - Former A's Catcher & Manager of the Los Angeles Angels 17:35 Torey Lovullo - Former A's Infielder & Manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks 27:50 Tony Vitello - Manager of the San Francisco Giants 39:00 Don Kelly - Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Winter Meetings Day two Morning Edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 1:46 Alden Gonzalez - ESPN MLB Reporter 18:35 Dan Otero - Former A's Reliever & Senior Director of Field Operations for MLB 37:30 Paul Hembekides - Content Producer for ESPN 1:05:22 Kevin Acee - Covers the Padres for the San Diego Union Tribune 1:22:45 Mark Kotsay - Manager of the Athletics 1:49:50 Stephen Vogt - 2x AL Manager of the Year for the Cleveland Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices