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The worst thing he did was wake up the Houston Astros' – Martín Maldonado on Rangers' Adolis Garcia igniting the Astros' comeback
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Framber Valdez makes dad proud with World Series gem
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Offseason Outlook: Houston Astros - MLB Trade Rumors
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Astros reliever Abreu appeals suspension for throwing at García, pitches in Game 6 of ALCS
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Houston Astros' Martín Maldonado gets revenge against Angels
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Adolis García responds to plunking with record ALCS show as Rangers reach World Series
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After stint with Royals, Maldonado ends up back with Astros
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McTaggart] “Michael Brantley won't be back after missing most of this season following shoulder surgery, and Martín Maldonado's time as Houston's starting catcher is over. Diaz will take over as the team's
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Martin Maldonado shocked but grateful after being traded to Astros
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Maldonado mocks Judge after home run
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Astros Re-Sign Martin Maldonado - MLB Trade Rumors
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HISTORY MAKING-Houston Atros' Immaculate Innings Back-To-Back
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World Series: Martin Maldonado Is the Astros' Real MVP - The New York Times
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Adolis García And the Rangers Turned Baseball Upside Down, National Sports