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Inside The Friendly Confines

Inside The Friendly Confines

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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
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  • Jesse Rogers Breaks Down Jed Hoyer's Comments and Cubs Elimination

    Jesse Rogers Breaks Down Jed Hoyer's Comments and Cubs Elimination
    Oct 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 looks back at the Cubs’ season and reacts to audio from Jed Hoyer’s end-of-season press conference as the organization begins turning its attention toward the offseason. Jesse breaks down some of the biggest questions coming out of the postseason, including why Clay Holmes did not make a playoff appearance and how the Cubs should evaluate their starting rotation moving forward. Plus, Jesse looks ahead to the offseason, discussing the Cubs’ upcoming free agents, potential roster decisions and the biggest issues facing Jed Hoyer and the front office as they begin building the next version of the team.
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    20 mins
  • Jesse Rogers' Cubs vs Padres Wild Card Preview

    Jesse Rogers' Cubs vs Padres Wild Card Preview
    Sep 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! The Chicago Cubs are headed into a Wild Card showdown with the San Diego Padres, and Jesse is breaking down everything that could decide the series. On this episode of Inside the Friendly Confines, Jesse looks at the Cubs-Padres pitching matchups, how Chicago should set up its playoff rotation and whether the Cubs bullpen can hold up under postseason pressure. He also examines Alex Bregman’s breakout game against Boston and what it could mean for the Cubs offense heading into October.
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    21 mins
  • Cubs Clinch October With PCA Leading the Way!!

    Cubs Clinch October With PCA Leading the Way!!
    Sep 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! Jesse is breaking down what comes next as Chicago fights to secure home-field advantage heading into October.
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    14 mins
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