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.

Maldonado became something of a target last season as those accustomed to dominance saw the Astros limp through much of the regular season. The ire is no surprise given Maldonado’s stat line.

Martin Maldonado #15 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after Game 4 of the ALCS between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Thursday, October 19, 2023 in ...

Maldonado, Houston's No. 8 hitter, was creative as he drove in three runs in the Astros' 9-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 5. He is the first player in history to drive in runs with a hit ...

Astros were outbid by White Sox for Martin Maldonado Maldonado struggled mightily at the plate last season, slashing .191/.258/.348 with 15 home runs and 36 RBI in 362 AB.

Martín Maldonado was already seated and several answers in about his pivotal role in World Series Game 5, which saw the Astros erase a first-inning grand slam in an incredible come-from-behind 9 ...

The Astros and catcher Martín Maldonado are finalizing on a one-year contract extension that includes a vesting option for the 2023 season, two people with knowledge of the deal told the ...

The Astros' Martin Maldonado celebrates after his run-scoring single during the seventh inning of World Series Game 5 on Sunday night in Atlanta. (David J. Phillip / Associated Press) ...

Following speculation that the Houston Astros were looking to add a starting catcher in free agency, Martin Maldonado is determined to quiet the critics during the 2023 MLB season.

Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado has been one of the best defensive backstops in Major League Baseball for many years. But what, exactly, makes him so special? Many things, according to ...

Maldonado entered MLB in 2011. Maldonado went 1-for-3 with a walk in a 6-5 loss for the Astros , so the mishap at least didn't alter the course of the seven-game series. Verducci's full report: ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Martín Maldonado, a veteran catcher known for his defense, provided a surprise contribution at the plate to help the Houston Astros stay alive in the World Series. Maldonado ...