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MLB declared Astros' Martin Maldonado's bat illegal
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Astros' Maldonado forced to change bats from outdated model
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Cheating Again? Astros Catcher Used Illegal Bat In World Series
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Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado 'used an illegal bat
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In the Majors, the Postseason Is Paranoia Season - The New York Times
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2022 World Series: Astros' MartΓn Maldonado banned from using
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Astros Sign Stealing, Deflategate
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Astros' Maldonado used illegal bat in Game 1 of World Series
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Cheating Again? Astros Catcher Used Illegal Bat In World Series
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