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 each and every episode
Carlos Peña and Rodney Peña analyze Junior Caminero's Home Run Derby performance, praising his rhythm and comparing the MLB and NBA All-Star weeks in this episode.
9 Jul 2025
Admiring Astros lefty Framber Valdez
Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña, and Jesus Ortiz admire Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez's impressive journey to the major leagues and discuss Cubs closer Daniel Palencia's velocity, highlighting perseverance.
18 Jun 2025
Discussing the rookies making an impacting
Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña, and Jesus Ortiz analyze impactful baseball rookies like Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, while debating Mexico's rise in baseball, in this interview episode.
5 Jun 2025
Going Plákata with Junior Caminero
Carlos Peña and colleagues interview Tampa Bay Rays prospect Junior Caminero, who expresses humility regarding comparisons to Miguel Cabrera and discusses representing the Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
29 May 2025
Celebrating the return of Atlanta Braves All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr.
Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña, and Jesus Ortiz celebrate Ronald Acuña Jr.'s return to the Atlanta Braves, highlighting the passion Latinos bring to baseball and life, while also discussing Francisco Lindor, Alex Cora, Isaac Paredes, and Andres Muñoz.
16 May 2025
Second Chances, Pete Rose, Javy Baez, streaking Twins, and Pope Leo
In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz discussed second chances in baseball. They even raved about new Pope Leo XIV being a White Sox fan, and the crew wondered what he thinks of Ozzie Guillen.
The Plákata Nation crew discussed the latest news that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has removed Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson and other deceased players from MLB's ineligible list.
With Manfred's decision, the National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that Rose's case will be considered in 2027 when the Hall's BBWAA Historical Overview Committee decides the next ERA Committee Ballot for players who made their biggest contributions before 1980.
Ortiz, who is a member of the Hall's Historical Overview Committee, explained the process by which Rose will be considered. Ortiz also explained what happens when the Era Committee meets, explaining the debates and setting that he saw as a member of the committee that elected Jim Leyland to the Hall's Class of 2024.
The Plakata Crew also discussed Javy Baez's resurgence in Detroit, the Twins' impressive 11-game winning streak and Carlos Peña's pride in Northeastern University's 20-game winning streak.
Ortiz also raved about softball star Mya Perez, the slugger who leads No. 1 seed Texas A&M in most offensive categories.
2 May 2025
Plakata Nation picks the Players of the Month in April
In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña and Jesus Ortiz went through their Players of the Month for April.
They raved about the Yankees' Aaron Judge and the two superstars in Queens, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso.
It's clear Peña and Ortiz are also impressed with Astros ace Hunter Brown.
24 Apr 2025
Praising Mets' Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, Tigers' Javy Baez, debating first base addition
In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz raved about the hot New York Mets, especially Pete Alonso and Francisco Lindor.
The crew wondered if Alonso, Lindor or the Cubs' Kyle Tucker are the favorites for National League Player of the Month for April. After watching Padres All-Star Luis Arraez suffer a concussion in a collision at first with the Astros' Mauricio Dubon, the Plakata Nation crew wondered if Major League Baseball should add an extra bag at first base for the runner.
The crew also cited the collision between the Blue Jays' Alan Roden and big Mariners first baseman Rowdy Tellez. Considering Tellez's size, the crew were grateful that Arraez's collision was with the smaller Dubon instead of the Mariners' big Mexican American first baseman.
Carlos Peña, a former All-Star, capped the show by discussing Javy Baez's web gems at center field.
9 Apr 2025
Praising Vladimir Guerrero Jr. deal, Jarren Duran disclosure on mental health
27 Mar 2025
Plakata Nation Opening Day edition, picking MVP, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young winners
In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz discussed the Opening Day and their predictions for 2025. Grab some tissue as the trio go over the moving videos of players getting the news that they'll be on the Opening Day rosters in Miami, Houston and the Bronx.
The Plakata Nation trio each made their MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year predictions in each year.
Not surprisingly, the trio had some consensus while all three also picked some longshots.
20 Mar 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.
13 Mar 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.
26 Feb 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.
26 Feb 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.
9 Jan 2025
Jesus goes Plakata on his Hall of Fame ballot!
18 Dec 2024
Dissecting Juan Soto's deal with the Mets and his relationship with his former Yankees teammates.
4 Dec 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.
27 Nov 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.
26 Nov 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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