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Inside The Friendly Confines

Inside The Friendly Confines

By: ESPN Chicago
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ESPN MLB insider Jesse Rogers takes you beyond the headlines and inside the game with the kind of Northside Baseball access only he can deliver. Presented by Arlington Toyota!2026, Good Karma Brands, LLC. Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Craig Counsell Exclusive Interview with Jesse Rogers

    Craig Counsell Exclusive Interview with Jesse Rogers
    Jul 9 2026
    ESPN MLB insider Jesse Rogers takes you beyond the headlines and inside the game with the kind of Northside Baseball access only he can deliver. Presented by Arlington Toyota! In this episode, Jesse has a conversation with Chicago Cubs Manager Craig Counsell. What was it like for Counsell coming from Milwaukee to the Cubs? Also, Counsell dives into PCA's rise, Dansby Swanson's hot stretch, the Cubs bullpen and more. All this and more on Inside the Friendly Confines.
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    40 mins
  • Jesse Rogers' Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline and MLB Draft Preview

    Jesse Rogers' Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline and MLB Draft Preview
    Jul 7 2026
    ESPN MLB insider Jesse Rogers takes you beyond the headlines and inside the game with the kind of Northside Baseball access only he can deliver. Presented by Arlington Toyota! In this episode, Jesse breaks down the Cubs options as the trade deadline nears. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer sounds more open to making an aggressive move. How will the Cubs address the pitching staff? Also, Jesse plays audio from Cubs VP of Scouting Adam Kantrovitz on the upcoming MLB Draft. NIL and NCAA rules have affected how teams pick players and Jesse explains why. Also, the Cubs may be targeting more pitching this year. All this and more!
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    24 mins
  • Inside Dansby Swanson's Bounce Back, Alex Bregman's Thumbs Down

    Inside Dansby Swanson's Bounce Back, Alex Bregman's Thumbs Down
    Jul 2 2026
    ESPN MLB insider Jesse Rogers takes you beyond the headlines and inside the game with the kind of Northside Baseball access only he can deliver. Presented by Arlington Toyota! Jesse breaks down Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's massive week. What has led to the bounce back? Jesse explains his theory. Also, is there an Alex Bregman controversy? Jesse asks Bregman why he gave a thumbs down after his home run. All this and more on Inside the Friendly Confines!
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    27 mins
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