PLÁKATA Nation

By Our Esquina

PLÁKATA NATION, hosted by former MLB Star Carlos Peña and his "primo" from the Bronx Cuz Rod, will bring PLÁKATA tips and thoughtful insights while discussing edifying topics with baseball flavor in e... more

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

PLÁKATA Nation episodes:

March 20, 2025 Plakata Nation: The Dodgers show they're the best team in baseball.
In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña and Rodney Peña discuss the Tokyo Series, which gives a glimpse why the Dodgers are the best team in baseball.
The primos (cousins) also raved about the Tokyo Series promo that was produced for the Cubs by the Cubs' video production.
"It's the story within the story," Rodney says.
Rodney added, "It hit my right in the feels. Hats off to the Chicago Cubs."
The duo also discussed the Our Esquina crew's MLB predictions.
Jesus Ortiz was absent this week handling personal family business, but he was mentioned.They all discussed their predictions.
Carlos has the Mets winning it all.
"The East was difficult for me," Carlos said of the AL East.Ortiz has the Astros winning it all.
Rodney, a diehard Yankees fan, doesn't have the 2024 AL champions returning to the World Series.
"Dodgers out West," Rodney said.
Ultimately, though, Rodney has the Rangers beating the Dodgers in the World Series.
Carlos and Rodney raved about the new Red Sox documentary, and they also are excited to see how Brent Strom takes Paul Skenes to the next level.
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54min
March 13, 2025 Gerrit Cole and the Yankees' woes leave the American League wide open.
In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz discuss Gerrit Cole’s Tommy John surgery, the Yankees’ injury woes, and the Top 10 lineups in Major League Baseball.The Plákata Nation crew broke down the best lineups in baseball, gushing over the loaded Dodgers. Not much separates the next best four lineups in MLB.
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49min
February 26, 2025 Plakata! | Prudence is key in baseball, life
In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz dissect the third base telenovela at Red Sox camp.

The Plákata Nation crew discuss the statements made by Rafael Devers, Alex Cora and Alex Bregman. Prudence would have been a better course of action for Devers and Cora, Carlos Peña says.

The trio also contrasted how nine-time All-Star Jose Altuve has handled his pending move from second base to left field.

They also predict where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will land next winter.
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48min
February 26, 2025 Plákata! Baseball is back. Previewing spring training.
Former Major League Baseball All-Star and Emmy Award winner Carlos Peña, his primo Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz are pleased to have baseball back. The Plakata Nation crew discussed some storylines for spring training, Alex Bregman's free agency and their latest power rankings. They even made some early predictions, none wilder than Ortiz's pick to win the 2025 World Series.
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44min
January 09, 2025 Jesus goes Plakata on his Hall of Fame ballot!
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32min
December 18, 2024 Dissecting Juan Soto's deal with the Mets and his relationship with his former Yankees teammates.
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48min
December 04, 2024 Teeing up the Winter Meetings
In the latest episode of Plakata Nation, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz discussed MLB commissioner Rob Manfred’s Golden at-bat rule proposal, Blake Snell’s signing with the Dodgers, and the upcoming winter meetings. Peña was asked about Juan Soto and where the Dominican slugger will land.
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31min
November 27, 2024 Are King Felix and CC Hall of Famers? We go Plakata on the Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot
Former MLB All-Star Carlos Peña and Cuz Rod put longtime Baseball Hall of Fame voter Jesus Ortiz on the spot, prompting Ortiz to reveal whether he will vote for Felix Hernandez, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Ichiro Suzuki and Carlos Beltran. Carlos Peña shares special memories of his interactions with Sabathia and Ichiro. Ortiz breaks down the ballot. We also lists what we’re most thankful for on this Thanksgiving weekend.
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1h 6min
November 26, 2024 Juan Soto and other free agents!
Plakata is back and better than ever! MLB writer and Our Esquina co founder, Jesus joins Carlos Peña and Cuz Rod! We talk Juan Soto and MLB free agency. Will Juan Soto stay a Yankee? Or will the Mets swoop in! The Mets are all in on making a big splash this offseason.
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37min

FAQs about PLÁKATA Nation:

How many episodes does PLÁKATA Nation have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.