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Inside The Friendly Confines

ESPN Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers
Jed Hoyer
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Dansby Swanson
Injuries In Baseball
Craig Council
Pitching Mechanics
Alex Bregman
Launch Angle
Home Runs / Slugging
San Francisco
Player Development
Trades
Injury Management
Draft
Pitching
World Series 2016
Brandon Hyde

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!

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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! In this episode, Jesse gives his big takeaways from the Crosstown Classic.... 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! Cubs relief pitcher Jacob Webb joins the show to detail his success in the... 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! Silvy joins Jesse to discuss a wild bet regarding the NL Central race. Sil... 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! Cubs TV Analyst Jim Deshaies joins Jesse to break down PCA's rise to stard... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Deshaies
Longtime Cubs color analyst
Chicago Cubs (color analyst)
Episode: Jesse Rogers and Jim Deshaies On PCA's Rise and Cubs Pitching
Andy McCullough
Baseball Writers Association of America voter; Baseball writer for The Athletic
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Episode: Shohei Ohtani versus PCA for MVP with Athletic Reporter Andy McCullough
Dansby Swanson
Cubs leader, shortstop
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Episode: Jesse's Cubs Trade Deadline Breakdown
Sahadev Sharma
Cubs beat reporter from The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Cubs Reporter Roundtable Before Trade Deadline With Sahadev Sharma, Patrick Mooney and Jesse Rogers
Patrick Mooney
Cubs beat reporter from The Athletic
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Episode: Cubs Reporter Roundtable Before Trade Deadline With Sahadev Sharma, Patrick Mooney and Jesse Rogers
Brandon Hyde
First base coach for the 2016 Chicago Cubs; former manager of the Baltimore Orioles
Chicago Cubs (2016)
Episode: First Base Coach Brandon Hyde Tells Stories from 2016 Cubs
Craig Counsell
Manager of the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Craig Counsell Exclusive Interview with Jesse Rogers
Jed Hoyer
President of Baseball Operations, Cubs
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Episode: Jesse Rogers' Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline and MLB Draft Preview
Dan Kantrovitz
Vice President of Scouting, Cubs
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Episode: Jesse Rogers' Chicago Cubs Trade Deadline and MLB Draft Preview

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Jesse Rogers
Host of Inside The Friendly Confines with extensive MLB insider access and affiliation with ESPN 1000 / Good Karma Brands.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Essential Pod

    Love your hits on ESPN radio, so having this pod is great. Cubs baseball needs a flagship podcast. Hopefully this will become that

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave Gai
    United Statesa month ago

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#200
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Apple Podcasts
#118
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Apple Podcasts
#85
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Trade Deadline Preview: Chicago Cubs Pitching Targets with Jesse Rogers
Q: Are the Cubs going to be buyers, sellers, or browsers at the trade deadline?
They come down firmly on the side of buyers, aiming to maximize the wild-card chances and home-field advantage by adding arms while balancing the risk of eroding major-league depth.
Trade Deadline 10 Days Away: What Will Cubs Do?
Q: What do you want the Cubs to do at the trade deadline?
They should target a high-end starting pitcher to anchor the rotation and consider bullpen upgrades, while also weighing how many prospects they're willing to mortgage for a realistic October run.
Inside Dansby Swanson's Bounce Back, Alex Bregman's Thumbs Down
Q: Why are the Cubs a softer-tossing team compared to others?
The team prioritizes defense and control, looking for players who can induce weak contact rather than rely on high velocity, while also acknowledging the need to develop velocity through drafting and development.
Who is to Blame for Cubs Skid? Debut Episode!
Q: Who's to blame for this mess?
The host indicates that blame could be distributed across ownership, front office decisions (Jed Hoyer), and the manager (Craig Counsell), but ultimately points to Jed Hoyer for assembling the roster and the ongoing struggles, while acknowledging the manager and coaches have responsibilities too.
Brewers General Manager Matt Arnold talks NL Central and Team Philosophy
Q: How do you balance acquisition and development when you're in first place?
It's a balance of cost, fit, and future value; we've been disciplined about not overpaying, especially with young players, while keeping an eye on the goal of winning a World Series.

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What is Inside The Friendly Confines about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show leans deeply into front-office strategy, player development, and in-season decision making in Major League Baseball, with a strong emphasis on analytics, pitching philosophy, and roster construction in the modern game. Episodes frequently feature high-profile executives or former players who offer under-the-hood insights into trades, injuries, development pipelines, and lineup decisions, all framed around current team performance and rivalries. A notable trait is the blend of practical, X'n'O perspective with accessible, conversational analysis, often anchored by live game moments, mailbag questions, and brand integrations that keep the discussion grounded in current baseball culture.

Listeners are likely baseball enthusiasts who... more

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1. Jim Deshaies
2. Andy McCullough
3. Dansby Swanson
4. Sahadev Sharma
5. Patrick Mooney
6. Brandon Hyde
7. Craig Counsell
8. Jed Hoyer

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