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One former Houston Astros champion has officially caught his final pitch. Veteran MLB catcher Martin Maldonado announced in a post to his Instagram page on Saturday that he is retiring from baseball. Maldonado said that “it’s time to hang …
After a successful run in the American League, one veteran backstop is now headed back to the National League. Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported on Thursday that the San Diego Padres have agreed to a deal with catcher Martin Maldonado. Lin says …
One former MLB champion has managed to get DFA’d by the worst team in baseball. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Wednesday that catcher Martin Maldonado has been designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox. The move ends …
The Chicago White Sox have been the worst team in baseball by a wide margin over the last two months, and their fans have found a hilarious way to inject some entertainment into a bad situation. With the 2024 MLB All-Star ballot officially opening on …
The Chicago White Sox are adding their second former Houston Astros catcher this offseason. The White Sox are reportedly in agreement to sign 1-time Gold Glove catcher and 1-time World Series champion Martin Maldonado. The deal is said to be for one …
The San Diego Padres need to cut payroll this offseason, but there may be a particular target out there who can give them plenty of bang for their buck. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that the Houston Astros are facing some competition from …
Martin Maldonado and Adolis Garcia had a heated moment during Game 5 of the ALCS between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros on Friday night. Garcia initiated the confrontation, and Maldonado says that the Rangers outfielder made a big mistake. …
Adolis Garcia was livid after being hit by a pitch late in Game 5 of the ALCS at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Friday night. Garcia was batting with a runner on first and nobody out with his Texas Rangers up 4-2 against the Houston Astros …
Carlos Correa’s former team beat his current team in the American League Division Series, and the star shortstop credited one of his former teammates as being a huge factor in the outcome. Correa said Astros catcher Martin Maldonado was a key …
The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros had a bench-clearing incident on Wednesday night following a grand slam by Adolis Garcia. Garcia hit a grand slam with two outs in the top of the fifth inning in Houston to make it 13-3. He took his time coming …
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado was informed by Major League Baseball this week that he used an illegal bat during Game 1 of the World Series. Maldonado was given a half-dozen maple bats by former teammate Albert Pujols prior to the start of …
Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado might have some good luck on his side when the World Series opens Friday. Maldonado received a shipment of a half-dozen bats from former teammate Albert Pujols, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. Maldonado …
The New York Yankees got their big fish, and now the next move may be how to best roll out the welcome mat for him. Mark Feisand of MLB.com reported on Wednesday that the Yankees are interested in signing free agent catcher Martin Maldonado, who was …
The Los Angeles Angels may be thinking a few moves ahead as they pursue Gerrit Cole in free agency this offseason. After the team non-tendered catcher Kevan Smith on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register said that ex-Angels catcher …
Just months after he left the Astros to sign elsewhere in free agency, catcher Martin Maldonado is returning to Houston. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Astros have acquired Maldonado in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. #Astros acquire …
Just months after leaving the Houston Astros, Martin Maldonado could be heading on back. Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reported on Sunday that the Chicago Cubs have marketed the veteran catcher in trade talks ahead of the Jul. 31 deadline. In those …
