While fans may have grown frustrated with Martin Maldonado's struggling bat in 2023, the catcher served as an emotional leader and steady presence in the Astros clubhouse during his tenure in Houston.

Before Game 4, Astros manager Dusty Baker was especially eager to close out the series that night. He knew the best path for Houston to win a second straight World Series—and end the 22-year ...

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Maldonado (COVID-19 injured list) has been cleared to resume individual workouts, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Maldonado and the other four ...

Manager Dusty Baker Jr. #12 of the Houston Astros shakes hands with Martin Maldonado #15 as they defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-2 at Minute Maid Park on July 08, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Bob Levey ...

It has been an offseason of change for the Houston Astros.First, Dusty Baker bowed out as manager. Now, Martin Maldonado is playing backstop for a new team. The Chicago White Sox signed Maldonado ...

DETROIT — For the second time in 13 major-league seasons, Astros catcher Martín Maldonado appeared as a pitcher Thursday in a 17-1 blowout loss to the Red Sox. Manager Dusty Baker said Friday ...

Maldonado had only one hit Sunday night but played a key role in the Astros’ offensive resurgence. Houston carried a .206 batting average for the World Series before breaking out with 12 hits.

The Astros’ affinity for Maldonado is unquestioned. They traded for him at two consecutive trade deadlines in 2018 and 2019. Both moves were predicated on Maldonado’s defense.

The Astros have won 15 of their past 18 road games. “We know how well we play in this stadium,” Maldonado said. Scherzer wielded fine velocity but made far too many fatal mistakes against a ...

The Astros value Maldonado so much that in April they re-signed him to a $5 million contract extension through 2022 with a club option for 2023, when he would turn 37.

Maldonado is a free agent, and the 37-year-old could re-sign with the Astros. But it might be as Yainer Diaz’s backup rather than as a starter. The young catcher proved to be big-league ready ...