Stephen Vogt confirmed he returns to Cleveland as the Guardians manager in 2027, along with the rest of the coaching staff. What else did we learn from the Guardians end of season press conference? Will assistant pitching coach Brad Goldberg get poached by another team? The first roster decisions headline the agenda: Will the Guardians bring back veteran catcher Austin Hedges or exercise Shawn Armstrong’s $8 million mutual option? Hosts Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis examine internal roster battles, the front office’s postseason pitching missteps, and how Steven Kwan’s future shapes Cleveland’s entire strategy. And we give you our World Series predictions.
00:00 — Vogt & Coaching Staff Retention
Discussion of Stephen Vogt's expected return as Guardians manager, potential coaching staff changes, and summary of the end-of-season press conference.
09:35 — Press Conference Takeaways
Recap of key press conference questions, including Tanner Bibee’s future, Daniel Espino’s role, rookie catchers (Cooper Ingle, Ralphy Velazquez), and Antonetti’s offseason approach.
17:47 — Staff & Roster Decisions
Examination of coaching staff futures, including Brad Goldberg and Carl Willis, plus breakdown of upcoming roster decisions on Shawn Armstrong, Austin Hedges, and implications for Steven Kwan.
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