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Inside the small moment from Martin Maldonado that led to Yordan Alvarez's mammoth World Series-winning home run
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Maldonado gives Astros surprise offensive boost with 3 RBIs
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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us
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Maldonado throws out runner, Maldonado has a CANNON., By Houston Astros
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Astros' Martin Maldonado: 'They wanted us, they got us
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Astros' Martin Maldonado forced to change bats from outdated model - The Globe and Mail
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Houston Astros: Jose Altuve and Martn Maldonado Spring Training Interviews
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Houston Astros: Martín Maldonado finds added motivation after affront
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Why the Houston Astros need to MOVE ON from Martín Maldonado!?
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Why the Houston Astros need to MOVE ON from Martín Maldonado!?