Vogt and A's finalize $850,000, 1-year deal
Veteran catcher Stephen Vogt has finalized his $850,000, one-year contract to rejoin the Oakland AthleticsMARCH 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Free agent catcher Stephen Vogt returning to Athletics
Free-agent catcher Stephen Vogt has reached agreement on a major league contract to rejoin the Oakland Athletics, a person with direct knowledge of the deal saidMARCH 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returning to Athletics Vogt signed a contract with the Athletics on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Vogt underwent sports hernia surgery in mid-October but should be ready as he returns to the Athletics on a major-league contract. The 37-year-old appeared in 78 games between Arizona and Atlanta last year and hit .195 with seven home runs, 25 RBI and 24 runs. He should serve as a backup at catcher behind Sean Murphy to begin the 2022 campaign.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
World Series 2021: Atlanta Braves win first title since '95 with new energy, childlike enthusiasm
With fresh faces, free spirits, belief and a dance, the Atlanta Braves took off and never looked back, Pedro Moura writes.NOVEMBER 3, 2021
AP source: Padres hire Oakland's Bob Melvin as manager
The San Diego Padres have hired Bob Melvin from the Oakland Athletics as their new manager, according to a person with knowledge of the dealOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
World Series Notebook: Albies looks up to fellow 2B Altuve
Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves says Jose Altuve of the Astros is a player he's watched as an exampleOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
C Stephen Vogt out for rest of season after hernia surgery
Atlanta Braves catcher Stephen Vogt underwent sports hernia surgery last week and is done for the seasonOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Recovering from sports hernia Vogt underwent sports hernia surgery recently and is expected to be ready for spring training, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact He was recently designated for assignment but will remain in Atlanta's organization for now. Vogt provides valuable intangibles for any club, but he is unlikely to get much run in the majors anytime soon.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DFA'd by Atlanta Vogt (hip) was designated for assignment on Friday.
Impact Vogt landed on the shelf with the injured hip Sept. 10 and has been removed from the 40-man roster heading into the playoffs. The 36-year-old appeared in 78 games between Arizona and Atlanta this season and hit .195/.283/.333 with seven homers, 25 RBI and 24 runs in 238 plate appearances.
OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injury will prevent Suter from pitching for Brewers in NLDS
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Brent Suter will miss the National League Division Series with a right oblique strainOCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fried brilliant in 3-hitter, Braves silence Padres 4-0
Max Fried retired his last 18 batters and finished with a three-hitter for his second career shutout, and the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 to split...SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kelly scheduled to start for Arizona against Atlanta
The Braves will start Ian Anderson on Wednesday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Merrill KellySEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Atlanta Braves to visit the Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will start Luke Weaver on Tuesday while the Braves have yet to announce who will get the startSEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mejia expected to start as Diamondbacks host the Braves
The Braves will start Huascar Ynoa on Monday while the Diamondbacks are expected to counter with Humberto MejiaSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rodgers, Story go deep, Rockies beat Braves 5-4
Brendan Rodgers hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the fifth inning, Trevor Story went deep in the second and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Return this season uncertain Manager Brian Snitker said Tuesday that it's questionable whether Vogt (hip) will be able to return in 2021, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Vogt has been on the injured list since Friday due to right hip inflammation, and he was expected to be ready in a week to 10 days. While the 36-year-old initially appeared to be in line for a brief absence, he might not have enough time to get back into game shape prior to the end of the year.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Soler, Anderson power Braves past Marlins 6-2
Jorge Soler had a two-run single during a five-run fifth inning, Ian Anderson tied a career high with nine strikeouts and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-2SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in line for long absence Vogt (hip) is expected to be ready to play in a week to 10 days, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Vogt left Thursday's game against Washington with right hip inflammation and hit the injured list Friday. It doesn't sound as though he'll miss more than the minimum 10 days however, with a brief rehab assignment possible if he's ready for game action before the 10 days are up.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Braves recall catcher William Contreras, place Stephen Vogt on IL The Braves recalled catcher William Contreras from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace veteran backstop Stephen Vogt, who was placed on the 10-day...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • AJC.COM
David O'Brien: Veteran catcher Stephen Vogt was placed on the... - The Athletic Veteran catcher Stephen Vogt was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with right-hip inflammation, and catcher William Contreras was rec...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Goes on IL Vogt was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with right hip inflammation.
Impact The 36-year-old exited Thursday's game after launching two solo home runs and will now miss at least 10 days while his hip recovers. William Contreras, recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday, will handle backup catching duties until Vogt returns.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Joc Pederson on catcher Stephen Vogt, who did... - The Athletic Joc Pederson on catcher Stephen Vogt, who did his basketball ref impersonation in the clubhouse before Thursday's game, and had two homers b...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Being examined for hip injury Manager Brian Snitker said that Vogt exited Thursday's win over Washington because of a hip injury, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact The skipper revealed that Vogt felt his hip pop while running after a wild pitch in the eighth inning. Based on the initial reports, there is certainly a possibility that the backstop will require a lengthy absence, though a return timeline won't come into focus until the medical staff is able to provide a full diagnosis.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Manager Brian Snitker said Stephen Vogt was... - The Athletic Manager Brian Snitker said Stephen Vogt was still being examined after the game, but that Vogt said his "hip popped" on the play that forced...
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Exits Thursday Vogt exited Thursday's game against the Nationals after suffering an apparent lower body injury, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. He went 2-for-2 with a pair of solo home run...
Impact The backstop appeared to suffer the injury while scrambling after a wild pitch in the eighth inning. The severity of the issue should receive more clarity once Vogt is evaluated by Atlanta's medical staff, but he can be considered day-to-day for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
