Titles by Jesse Rogers

<strong>In&nbsp;<em>The Franchise: Chicago Cubs</em>, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team.</strong><br /><br />This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans&rsquo; history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the Cubs&#39; one-of-a-kind identity.<br /><br />Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern major league landscape, and how it&rsquo;ll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.<br /><br /><strong>Cubs fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at baseball history.</strong>

<div>With his irreverant personality, laid-back approach, and penchant for the unexpected, Joe Maddon is a singular presence among Major League Baseball managers. Whether he&#39;s bringing clowns and live bear cubs to spring training or leading the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series victory in 108 years, Maddon is always one to watch.  In <em>Try Not to Suck</em>, ESPN&#39;s Jesse Rogers and MLB.com&#39;s Bill Chastain fully explore Maddon&#39;s life and career, delving behind the scenes and dissecting that mystique which makes Maddon so popular with players and analysts alike. Packed with insight, anecdotes, and little-known facts, this is the definitive account of the curse-breaker and trailblazer at the helm of the Cubs&#39; new era.</div>

<div>With his irreverant personality, laid-back approach, and penchant for the unexpected, Joe Maddon is a singular presence among Major League Baseball managers. Whether he&#39;s bringing clowns and live bear cubs to spring training or leading the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series victory in 108 years, Maddon is always one to watch.  In <em>Try Not to Suck</em>, ESPN&#39;s Jesse Rogers and MLB.com&#39;s Bill Chastain fully explore Maddon&#39;s life and career, delving behind the scenes and dissecting that mystique which makes Maddon so popular with players and analysts alike. Packed with insight, anecdotes, and little-known facts, this is the definitive account of the curse-breaker and trailblazer at the helm of the Cubs&#39; new era.</div>