Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt meets with the media before Thu Mar 28, 2024’s opening night game. Vogt was managing against his former team the A’s (AP News photo)

On the Oakland A’s podcast with Stephen:

#1 Stephen the Oakland A’s in their first two games taking tough loses opening night on Thursday a 8-0 shutout with Shane Bieber throwing part of a four hit shutout and on Friday night the 6-4 loss this after the A’s JD Davis had a two homer night.

#2 Kind of a homecoming for Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt winning these first two games. Vogt who used to catch for Oakland said it’s different managing than being a player.

#3 Vogt had some 25 guests visiting him and watching last Thursday in the opener against his for team the A’s. Vogt played six seasons in parts in his ten year career and he got a home run in his last big league at bat.

#4 Vogt said he was thrilled to be part of the Cleveland Guardians organization  “I just couldn’t be more thrilled to be part of a great organization.” said Vogt.

#5 The A’s are trying to get that first win here in game three of the four game series. The Guardians will be starting Tanner Bibee he’ll be opposed by the A’s JP Sears.

Stephen Ruderman is a MLB podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com