Episodi

  • Trade Deadline Preview: Chicago Cubs Pitching Targets with Jesse Rogers

    Trade Deadline Preview: Chicago Cubs Pitching Targets with Jesse Rogers
    Jul 28 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! Will the Cubs trade for a young controllable starter or a high-level rental? Jesse breaks down all the options and the Cubs' mindset leading up to the deadline. Also, Jameson Taillon is designated for assignment. Jesse plays sound from Craig Counsell about the veteran's release. Jesse answers fan questions in his mailbag, mentions which prospects could be on the move and more!
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    33 min
  • Trade Deadline 10 Days Away: What Will Cubs Do?

    Trade Deadline 10 Days Away: What Will Cubs Do?
    Jul 23 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 what he thinks the Cubs strategy will be at the deadline. He does NOT think the Cubs should go all in for a big name player. Will the Cubs acquire a starting pitcher? Also, Craig Counsell shares insight on PCA and Michael Conforto.
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    27 min
  • First Base Coach Brandon Hyde Tells Stories from 2016 Cubs

    First Base Coach Brandon Hyde Tells Stories from 2016 Cubs
    Jul 20 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! 2016 Cubs First Base Coach Brandon Hyde joins Jesse to share stories of coaching Kris Bryant, Javier Baez and more. What was it like to work with Joe Maddon? Hyde talks about the team reunion and dedication of Champions Gate outside of Wrigley Field. Also, an important injury update for a Cubs reliever
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    38 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • 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 min
  • Cubs pitcher Ben Brown opens up about injuries and adjustments with Jesse Rogers

    Cubs pitcher Ben Brown opens up about injuries and adjustments with Jesse Rogers
    Jun 30 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, 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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    29 min
  • Brewers General Manager Matt Arnold talks NL Central and Team Philosophy

    Brewers General Manager Matt Arnold talks NL Central and Team Philosophy
    Jun 26 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 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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    24 min