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Astros' Maldonado forced to change bats from outdated model
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Why the Houston Astros need to MOVE ON from Martín Maldonado
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Martin Maldonado THROWS Runner Out Trying to Steal 2nd Base
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Inside the small moment from Martin Maldonado that led to Yordan
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Astros: Jose Altuve, Martín Maldonado get day off for A's series
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Why the Houston Astros need to MOVE ON from Martín Maldonado
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Houston Astros: Houston, we have a Martin Maldonado problem
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Martín Maldonado agrees to extension with Astros
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Martin Maldonado trade
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Maldonado nabs McCarthy in 9th, 09/30/2023