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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
Episodes
  • Ron Coomer Breaks Down Controversial Cubs Call with Jesse Rogers

    Ron Coomer Breaks Down Controversial Cubs Call with Jesse Rogers
    Aug 27 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! Chicago Cubs radio analyst Ron Coomer joins ESPN’s Jesse Rogers on Inside the Friendly Confines to break down one of the biggest moments from the Cubs’ matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Coomer gives his perspective on the controversial balk non-call against Arizona, what he saw on the play and how moments like that can impact a game. Jesse also dives into Jacob Webb’s recent struggles out of the Cubs bullpen and examines the grind of a 162-game MLB season, including how players handle slumps, fatigue and the pressure that builds over six months of baseball.
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    28 mins
  • Jesse Rogers Breaks Down Diamondbacks vs Cubs Controversy

    Jesse Rogers Breaks Down Diamondbacks vs Cubs Controversy
    Aug 25 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 Rogers breaks down the controversy involving Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly and Cubs third base coach Quentin Berry. Jesse examines what happened, whether Kelly may have been tipping pitches and why the situation became a major talking point. Jesse also discusses the latest on Matt Shaw and Dansby Swanson’s injuries, Kevin Gausman’s strong pitching and what his performance means for the Cubs moving forward. Plus, Jesse weighs in on the Cubs’ 150th Anniversary Team and the players who helped define generations of baseball on the North Side. Subscribe for more Chicago Cubs news, analysis, interviews and insider coverage from Jesse Rogers on Inside the Friendly Confines.
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    16 mins
  • Big Takeaways From Cubs Versus White Sox | Playoff Rotation Taking Shape

    Big Takeaways From Cubs Versus White Sox | Playoff Rotation Taking Shape
    Aug 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! In this episode, Jesse gives his big takeaways from the Crosstown Classic. Outside of PCA, do the Cubs have enough power to compete in October? Jesse discusses Clay Holmes and Shota Imanaga's starts versus the Sox and their place in the playoff rotation. Also, sound from Craig Counsell and a top Cubs draft pick. All this and more on Inside the Friendly Confines!
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    22 mins
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