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  • Chicago Cubs Plan For Shota Imanaga Heading into Playoffs

    Chicago Cubs Plan For Shota Imanaga Heading into Playoffs
    2026/08/31
    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! On this episode of Inside the Friendly Confines, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers breaks down how the Cubs are handling Shota Imanaga down the stretch and what his role could look like as Chicago fights for a spot in the postseason. You’ll also hear from Cubs manager Craig Counsell on Imanaga and the bullpen as the team manages its pitching staff for the stretch run. Plus, Jesse shares comments from Cubs legends Jon Lester and Jody Davis as each reflects on earning a spot in the Cubs Hall of Fame and what the honor means to them.
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    20 分
  • Ron Coomer Breaks Down Controversial Cubs Call with Jesse Rogers

    Ron Coomer Breaks Down Controversial Cubs Call with Jesse Rogers
    2026/08/27
    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 分
  • Jesse Rogers Breaks Down Diamondbacks vs Cubs Controversy

    Jesse Rogers Breaks Down Diamondbacks vs Cubs Controversy
    2026/08/25
    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 分
  • Big Takeaways From Cubs Versus White Sox | Playoff Rotation Taking Shape

    Big Takeaways From Cubs Versus White Sox | Playoff Rotation Taking Shape
    2026/08/20
    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! 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 分
  • Jacob Webb Talks Becoming Cubs Closer and Beating White Sox with Jesse Rogers

    Jacob Webb Talks Becoming Cubs Closer and Beating White Sox with Jesse Rogers
    2026/08/18
    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! Cubs relief pitcher Jacob Webb joins the show to detail his success in the Cubs' closer role. He also discusses the Cubs win over the White sox and how he approached pitching to the White Sox power hitters. Also, get an inside scoop on what Cubs mound meetings are like and what Webb does in his free time. All this and more on Inside the Friendly Confines!
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    26 分
  • Silvy's Crazy Cubs Division Bet! | NL Central Race

    Silvy's Crazy Cubs Division Bet! | NL Central Race
    2026/08/13
    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! Silvy joins Jesse to discuss a wild bet regarding the NL Central race. Silvy says he will run from Wrigley to the ESPN Chicago studios in a jockstrap if the Cubs catch the Brewers and win the division. The guys break down the race.
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    24 分
  • Jesse Rogers and Jim Deshaies On PCA's Rise and Cubs Pitching

    Jesse Rogers and Jim Deshaies On PCA's Rise and Cubs Pitching
    2026/08/11
    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! Cubs TV Analyst Jim Deshaies joins Jesse to break down PCA's rise to stardom. Is he a villain across the league? Also, do the Cubs have good enough pitching to make a run in October? Jesse and JD compare the 2026 team to the 2016 World Series team. All this and more on Inside the Friendly Confines!
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    25 分
  • Shohei Ohtani versus PCA for MVP with Athletic Reporter Andy McCullough

    Shohei Ohtani versus PCA for MVP with Athletic Reporter Andy McCullough
    2026/08/07
    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 gets a national look at the MVP race with Andy McCullough from The Athletic. Does PCA have a chance to take down Shohei? Get an inside look at the thought process of an MVP Voter. Also, Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy provides an injury update on Ben Brown and Edward Cabrera. New pitchers Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes are slated to make their Cubs debuts and Hottovy gives insight on working with the new starters.
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    28 分