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Martin (Machete) Maldonadopre-game warm-upAstros vs. Mariners9/6/21
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Martín Maldonado's throw key in ALCS Game 6
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Astros Balls & Strikes: Martin 'Machete' Maldonado cuts down runners
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Semien, Maldonado ejected during heated Rangers-Astros game
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Astros Balls & Strikes: Lance McCullers secures his ALDS spot
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Martín Maldonado Throw, Machete cuts 'em down. #VoteMaldonado ⭐️ astros.com/Vote, By Houston Astros
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Balls & Strikes: Martin Maldonado just misses the cycle
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Do-Over Week: Baseball's All-Second-Chance Team - The Athletic
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Astros' Framber Valdez throws no-hitter against Guardians
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World Baseball Classic: Martín Maldonado loves playing for Puerto Rico