PLÁKATA Nation

In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, former All-Star slugger Carlos Peña and Rodney Peña rave about the “controlled violence” on display in the MLB All-Star Home Run Derby. They were proud of fellow Dominican Republic Junior Caminero, the young Tampa Bay Rays’ slugger who finished second behind the Mariners’ Cal Raleigh. “I was pulling for (Caminero) obviously,” said Carlos Peña, who hit .286...

In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz rave about Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez.  The Plakata Nation crew consider Valdez one of the best pitchers in baseball. They discussed Valdez's storybook rise to the majors after waiting until he was 21 years old before he finally secured a contract as an amateur free agent. The Plakata Nation crew also...

In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz heap praise on all the rookies making a difference. From Roman Anthony to Marcelo Mayer and  Carlos Narváez, there are a lot of talented rookies to discuss. The Plakata Nation crew also discussed Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña's impressive season. Considering the ascension of Red Sox shortstop Marcelo Mayer, Rays first...

In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz highlighted an exclusive interview with Tampa Bay Rays prodigy Junior Caminero. Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz also congratulated and then quizzed Carlos about his new position as general manager of Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Republic Winter League, LIDOM. With a special mention highlighting Framber Valdez’s b...

In the latest episode of Plákata Nation, Carlos Peña, Rodney Peña and Jesus Ortiz celebrate the return of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. Acuña hit a home run in his first at-bat since coming off the injured list, and he celebrated in the most Latino way with plenty of joy and antics. Some old school fans may not like Acuña's celebrations, but the Plakata Nation crew loved it. Carlos Peña, Ro...

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...

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.

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' Mau...

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 pre...

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 Chic...

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. 

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 pen...

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.

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.

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 thi...

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.