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Inside The Friendly Confines

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Frequency: 1 episode/4d. Total Eps: 20

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!

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Jason Kipnis Breaks Down the Cubs’ Slump & PCA’s Rise

Friday, June 19, 2026 • Duration 23:03

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! Former Cubs infielder Jason Kipnis joins Jesse Rogers for a deep dive into the biggest storylines surrounding the Chicago Cubs. The guys discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong’s meteoric rise, the elite athleticism that makes him one of the most exciting young players in baseball, and what his emergence means for the Cubs moving forward. They also break down the offensive slump plaguing the Cubs lineup, why the bats have gone cold, and what needs to happen for the offense to get back on track. Plus, Kipnis shares his perspective on Dansby Swanson’s struggles, how he dealt with similar stretches during his MLB career, and the mindset required to work through a prolonged slump. 👇 Episode Highlights: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s rise to stardom What makes PCA such a unique athlete The Cubs’ offensive struggles and lineup slump Jason Kipnis on Dansby Swanson’s challenges How players overcome extended slumps at the plate

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Will Dansby Swanson Be Benched?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Duration 21:32

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Jesse's Key Stat in Chicago Cubs Slump

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 23:04

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 shares a key stat that he thinks has impacted the Cubs in their slump! Also, what is the explanation for all the Cubs starting pitching injuries?

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Who is to Blame for Cubs Skid? Debut Episode!

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Duration 30:13

Jesse Roger's debuts his new Cubs-centric podcast! How did the Cubs get here? The team sits only one game above .500 after a great start to the season, and Jesse explains where he thinks things went wrong. Also, who is to blame for the Cubs skid? Jesse breaks down Jed Hoyer, Craig Counsell, and Alex Bregman's level of responsibility for the recent losing streaks.

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Craig Counsell's Bullpen Usage | PCA's Swing Adjustment

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • Duration 24:03

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 way Craig Counsell uses the bullpen. Did Counsell pull Colin Rea too early versus Toronto? Also, Pete Crow-Armstrong made a swing adjustment. Jesse compares the new swing to the stance of a former Cubs superstar. All this and more!

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Craig Counsell Exclusive Interview with Jesse Rogers

Thursday, July 9, 2026 • Duration 39:32

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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Jesse Rogers' Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline and MLB Draft Preview

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 • Duration 23:44

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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Inside Dansby Swanson's Bounce Back, Alex Bregman's Thumbs Down

Thursday, July 2, 2026 • Duration 26:46

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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Cubs pitcher Ben Brown opens up about injuries and adjustments with Jesse Rogers

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 • Duration 28:48

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, Chicago Cubs rising star pitcher Ben Brown joins Jesse to talk about his season. Brown is on the injured list with a neck injury and dives into the details of his recovery. Brown also highlights the changes he's made this year which have led to his all-star level performances. Get insight on the Cubs clubhouse, Ben Brown's personality and more in this episode of Inside the Friendly Confines!

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Brewers General Manager Matt Arnold talks NL Central and Team Philosophy

Friday, June 26, 2026 • Duration 23:33

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 talks to Brewers General Manager Matt Arnold about the NL Central, the Cubs rivalry and more. Arnold gives insight into the Brewers philosophy as they continue to control the division. Also, was Ken Griffey Jr. almost a White Sox even sooner? All this and more!

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