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Cheating Again? Astros Catcher Used Illegal Bat In World Series
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Astros' Martin Maldonado told to stop using Albert Pujols' bats - ESPN
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Martín Maldonado asked to switch bats for player safety
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MLB says Martín Maldonado can't use bats from Albert Pujols
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MLB blocks Astros' Martin Maldonado from using bats from Albert Pujols
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