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Deep in the heart of Texas, Astros and Rangers set for Lone Star showdown for spot in World Series
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2022 World Series: Astros' Martín Maldonado banned from using illegal bat gifted by Albert Pujols
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Astros' Maldonado forced to change bats from outdated model
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MLB blocks Astros' Martin Maldonado from using bats from Albert Pujols
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Angels blown out again as Mike Trout continues rough weekend – Orange County Register
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World Series: Astros don't deserve what Phillies fans will dish out
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Martín Maldonado - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates
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Altuve slam in 10th lifts Astros over Rangers on Baker B-day
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Astros' Martin Maldonado uses illegal bat in World Series courtesy of Albert Pujols
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Martin Maldonado literally hit the cover off of a baseball - NBC Sports
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Martín Maldonado asked to switch bats for player safety
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Rangers slugger Adolis García sets postseason record with 15 ALCS RBIs, extends HR streak to 4 games
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Correa leads Astros to 11th straight win, 12-3 over Tigers
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Martín Maldonado respond's to Yankees Buzzer taunts by pulling his jersey to reveal he isn't wearing one. He is currently batting .171 : r/baseball