WATCH: Travis Jankowski says Cubs

WATCH: Travis Jankowski says Cubs "culture is unbelievable"


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor -

Marquee Sports Networks' Elise Menaker caught up with Travis Jankowski about being in Cubs spring training, what his offseason consisted of and much more.

Watch the dugout interview below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:00) Travis Jankowski shares that Cubs camp has been a smooth transition for him, with teammates welcoming him and helping him adjust.

(00:27) Jankowski talks about his home life, mentioning his wife Lindsay and their four kids, joking that there’s no offseason with such an active household.

(00:56) His oldest son, Bentley (6), is a big baseball fan and is already picking up on the game, which brings both fun and lessons about handling failure.

(01:22) He explains that being a dad helps him balance the stress of baseball since his kids don’t care about his performance—they’re just happy to see him.

(01:47) Jankowski emphasizes his desire to win and contribute to the Cubs' success, stating he doesn’t want to be in Triple-A but part of the big-league team.

(02:14) He praises the Cubs’ clubhouse culture, saying that while talent is crucial for winning championships, culture is just as important, and he sees that in this team.

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