Beyond that, most every coach is back in place to make another run at defending Cleveland’s American League Central Division title. On Thursday’s podcast, Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down what each coach brings back to the roster, including longtime fixtures Sandy Alomar Jr. and Carl Willis.

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt was named a finalist for the American League Manager of the Year on Monday night. He's joined as a finalist by Matt Quatraro of the Kansas City Royals and AJ Hinch of the Detroit Tigers.

Craig Albernez, last year's bench coach, has been promoted to associate manager after interviewing with the Marlins and White Sox for their managerial jobs.

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt discusses Carl Willis returning as pitching coach and more. Cleveland Guardians; interview; dot-menu-69620. dot-menu-69621

The Cleveland Guardians have filled their biggest coaching vacancies following former hitting coach Chris Vailaka's departure to the Cincinnati Reds to join Terry Francona's staff. Grant Fink, who served as Cleveland's minor league hitting coordinator the last three seasons,