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He's a God-fearing man that's also borderline gangster': Why the Houston Astros can't quit the worst catcher in baseball
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Martín Maldonado makes sneaky play to tag out Taylor Ward
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Astros Acrobatics: Martin Maldonado's tip drill is one of best defensive plays of the season
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Catcher Martin Maldonado Of The Houston Astros Had To Use A Different Bat In World Series Game 2
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Astros' Martin Maldonado dyes hair bright orange for ALCS vs. Rangers
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Houston Astros Catcher Martin Maldonado Adamant On Quieting Critics - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 14: Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado (15) reacts after watching Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (14) and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (44) score runs in
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Astros catcher, Martín Maldonado, sneaks up behind Ward and gets him out with a 1000IQ move. Angels 1B coach somehow doesn't realize. Ward thought he was safe bc the 1B was off
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Martín Maldonado hits two home runs in win over Angels
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