Inside The Friendly Confines

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!

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!

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!

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!

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