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.

The Astros got Martín Maldonado at a convenient time, not only with the trade deadline hours away, but also because starting catcher Robinson Chirinos would not be healthy enough to play Friday ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Martin Maldonado (15) of the Houston Astros hits an RBI single in the second inning during Game 1 of the 2022 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park Friday, Oct. 28 ...

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 ...

Michael Brantley and Martin Maldonado sit ... The coolest 74-year-old in the majors re-signed before the 2023 season for another year after leading the Astros to his first championship as a manager.

Maldonado's two stints with the Houston Astros spanned parts of six seasons. Three ended in the World Series, one with a championship. Maldondo was behind the plate for three no-hitters and 65 ...

In 2018, the Astros acquired then-31-year-old catcher Martín Maldonado at the deadline. Over the remainder of the season, he had an offensive wRC+ of 77 — 23% below league average.