Oppotaco

The Oppotaco Podcast

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Join baseball experts Chris Begg and Jason Willow every Tuesday for a weekly podcast that dives into the latest news, updates, and developments in MLB. From game scores to player stats, the hosts offer insightful analysis and lively commentary on all things baseball. Special guests will join on some weeks, bringing their expertise to the conversation. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, tune in to stay up to date and join the conversation with Begg and Willow. IG: @oppotacoYT: @oppotaco.

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What are the Rays Thinking? Denzel Clarke 1st HR, Royals Call Up Jac, Some Major Injuries, and Has Begger Lost His Mind?! 02.06.2025 49:13

(0:49) Denzel Clarke (8:15) What are the Rays Thinking? (11:55) Jac Caglianone Call up (15:50) Cal Raleigh (20:35) Yordan Alvarez (24:13) Padres interested in Jarren Duran (26:32) Injuries (35:14) College Baseball LSU Shreveport 59-0 (40:40) Draft (42:07) Has Begger Lost His Mind?

Fire the Manager!, The Twins are Hot, Not all Juice is Good, and Manfred Changes the HOF Rules: EP89 20.05.2025 55:25

(2:59) Fire the Manager! (11:28) Kristian Campbell 1B (22:07) Twins (28:15) Austin Barnes, Chris Taylor (32:40) Not all juice is good (42:00) Manfred Changes the HOF Rules

915 Days Between Starts!, A Record Setting Strikeout, PCA vs. Corbin, and the Most Influential Bathroom Fixture Ever! EP88 05.05.2025 48:25

(3:12) Yankees Closer Problems (9:21) Lance McCullers Jr. Return to the mound after 915 days (12:21) Jacob deGrom sets record (16:47) Triston Casas Injury (20:24) Matt Brash Returns (24:32) Ketel Marte & Royce Lewis Return (29:24) Jake Burger (35:22) PCA vs Corbin (42:43) Most Influential Bathroom Fixture Ever

Baby Season, Prospect Call-Ups, Social Media Screw Ups, and Are Big Contracts Worth it? EP87 22.04.2025 41:53

(1:47) Baby Season (3:22) Dodgers Stadium Olympic Bid (7:15) Jazz Chisolm Suspension (10:43) Prospect Call-Ups | Chandler Simpson (14:50) Nick Kurtz (16:56) Triston McKenzie DFA (19:14) Luis Arráez Injury (23:44) Ronald Acuna Jr. Social Media (32:35) Are Big Contracts Worth?

A Near No-No, World Baseball Classic News, an Early Look at the Standings, and More! EP86 15.04.2025 44:15

(3:36) Quick Hits (13:24) Near No No (16:57) WBC News (23:03) Early Look at the Standings

VLAAAAD!, a Rockies Debut, a Dodger Return, and Buy or Sell??? EP85 08.04.2025 53:43

(3:00) Quick Hits (37:40) Buy or Sell?

Opening Day History Made, Red Sox Shuffle?, Yankees are Cheating!, and BOLD Takes: EP84 01.04.2025 56:32

31:03 BOLD Takes

Opening Day #2 is Upon Us!, Surprising Extensions, and a $1.1 Million Card! EP83 25.03.2025 53:20

(7:44) Brett Gardner (10:33) Liam Hicks (12:27) Signings & Extensions (26:30) Injuries (31:49) Mookie Update (35:41) White Sox Selling Already? (38:28) Jays Signing Vlad (48:21) Paul Skenes Card

OUR PREDICTIONS, AL, NL, Awards + Position Changes, Japan Series: EP82 18.03.2025 1:45:33

(1:05) Red Sox Camp (4:05) Spencer Torkelson (6:00) Joey Gallo (8:55) IL John Grey, Royce Lewis (11:16) Mookie Betts Absent in Tokyo (12:39) Japan Series (15:04) PREDICTIONS (15:48) AL EAST (24:23) AL CENTRAL (33:33) AL WEST (45:19) AL MVP (48:28) AL CY YOUNG (51:15) AL ROTY (57:13) NL EAST (1:10:19) NL CENTRAL (1:24:12) NL WEST (1:36:30) NL MVP (1:39:13) NL ROTY (1:42:09) NL CY YOUNG

Massive Injuries, Amazing Extensions, and Willow Ruined It! EP81 12.03.2025 28:10

(00:46) Injuries (10:25) Contracts (20:51) AL Predictions

Spring Training, ABS, Big Egos, Devers-Bregman Debate, Pete Rose HoF, & Yankees: EP80 04.03.2025 54:32

(7:13) ABS System (14:35) Who Benefits More? (16:21) Devers-Bregman Debate (27:39) Marcus Stroman (35:06) Yankees DH Hole (38:30) Drake Baldwin in for Sean Murphy? (40:46) Pete Rose HoF (48:02) Spring Training vs Regular Season

Alonso Back to NY, New Rules for '25, and Is a Work Stoppage on the Horizon? EP79 12.02.2025 37:37

(3:46) Pete Alonso (11:09) Salary Cap, Work Stoppage (21:58) New Rules for ’25 (28:27) Signings

HOF Imbecile, Lucky 11-Year-Old, Jays get a Former Ace, and Flaherty Returns to Familiar Grounds: EP78 04.02.2025 43:17

(3:59) HOF (9:24) Lucky 11-Year-Old (15:52) Jays (20:16) Jays Rotation Top 10? (22:22) Rays, Orioles, Padres (31:00) Tigers (38:23) MLB fires umpire Pat Hoberg

Roki, Santander, and Scott Off the Board, The New Shohei?, Cubs Owner is a Moron, and Juuuuuust a Bit Outside: EP77 21.01.2025 48:20

Roki Sasaki Update, Did the Jays Sign Someone to go the IL?, and "Where are they Going?": EP76 13.01.2025 49:25

5:10 - Brent Rooker 11:32 - Justin Verlander 14:21 - Jeff Hoffman 18:55 - Roki Sasaki 23:43 - More Signings & Trades 29:44 - Yankees Fans Banned 32:16 - Where Are They Going?

Diamondbacks Snag a Superstar, Teoscar Gets His Wish, Alonso is Still Waiting, and 2025 is Upon Us: EP75 31.12.2024 39:46

(4:27) Quick Hits (5:07) Diamondbacks (18:41) Nationals (22:12) Gleyber Torres (27:41) Pete Alonso (33:21) Teoscar Hernandez

Trades and Signings, A Legend Passes Away, College Eligibility Rules Change, and MLB Releases Report on Pitcher Injuries: EP74 24.12.2024 1:03:42

(1:41) Trades and Signings (32:54) A Legend Passes Away (38:00) Jays & Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (43:42) Draft Changes (45:04) College Eligibility Rules Change (50:15) MLB Releases Report on Pitcher Injuries

Free Agency Continues, Tucker vs Soto, Draft Lottery, and the Rule 5 Draft: EP73 17.12.2024 50:29

TIMESTAMPS (1:59) Yankees (7:33) Jays (17:00) Rangers (20:19) Tucker vs Soto (27:40) Cubs (28:47) Garrett Crochet (34:07) A's (41:11) Draft Lottery (45:17) Rule 5 Draft

Free Agent Frenzy, SOTO, The Cocaine Hall of Fame, and the Golden At-Bat: EP72 10.12.2024 55:42

Big Name Off the Board, Signings, Giants Star Calls it a Career, and Fernando Rodney to...Canada?!?! EP71 03.12.2024 32:49

(5:06 ) Quick Hits

Awards, Rumour Mill, Rays Out of Tampa?, Free Agents, & Trades: EP70 26.11.2024 48:24

(31:13) Rumour Mill

HOF Ballot, Stadiums Getting Facelifts, All-MLB Teams, and Pirates Trading Season Tickets for a Card: EP69 19.11.2024 42:47

World Series Recap, Gold Glovers, Ball-Strike Challenge System, and Contract Options: EP68 05.11.2024 58:07

TIMESTAMPS (5:57) World Series Recap (13:24) Gold Glove Winners (19:10) Ball-Strike Challenge System (23:03) Alex Kirilloff Retires (24:43) Contract Options

WORLD SERIES, Juan Soto FA, Rangers Rebuilding?, White Sox to Move?, Ohtani 50/50 HR Ball, Rays: EP67 29.10.2024 26:39

TIMESTAMPS (1:02) Quick Hits – R.I.P. Fernando Valenzuela (2:20) Dodgers to pursue Juan Soto (6:40) Rangers Rebuilding? (10:23) Ohtani's 50/50 HR Ball Sold (12:39) Ohtani Injury (14:26) Chicago White Sox to Move? (16:29) Rays (18:15) World Series Talk IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco. @hyungcho

Yankees Dodgers World Series, Qualifying Offers, White Sox Might Be For Sale, and Rays Need a Home: EP66 22.10.2024 36:15

(1:43) Rays Need a Home (4:16) White Sox for Sale (9:58) Playoffs (26:37) World Series Predictions (29:32) Qualifying Offers