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Martín Maldonado - Wikipedia
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Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, advance to World Series again
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The Unloved Houston Astros Have Become Inevitable Winners - WSJ
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Rangers Add Max Scherzer in AL West Battle With Houston Astros - The New York Times
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Astros sweep Yankees in ALCS, advance to World Series again
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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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World Series: Martin Maldonado Is the Astros' Real MVP - The New York Times
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Abreu, Alvarez and Altuve help Astros pull even in ALCS with 10-3 win over Rangers in Game 4
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World Series 2022 - Framber Valdez ready for Game 2 for Astros - ESPN
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Kyle Tucker and Martín Maldonado power Astros past AL West-leading Rangers 4-3 - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Martín Maldonado - Wikipedia
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Ex-Brewer Martin Maldonado an unlikely World Series hero for Astros
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Martin Maldonado, Astros agree to contract for 2022 - NBC Sports
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World Series Game 6 highlights and analysis - The Washington Post
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Bregman has 3 hits to help Houston Astros outlast New York Mets 10-8 to win 3-game series - The San Diego Union-Tribune