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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 22
Recently Retired Former Astros Catcher Expresses Interest in Managing Someday
The Houston Astros had a difficult 2025 season, in which they missed out on the postseason for the first time in a long while. They have a lot of work to do to get back to form, especially when it comes to training and injury prevention, which was one of their biggest issues this year.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / October 22
Recently Retired Former Astros Catcher Expresses Interest in Managing Someday
The Houston Astros had a difficult 2025 season, in which they missed out on the postseason for the first time in a long while. They have a lot of work to do to get back to form, especially when it comes to training and injury prevention, which was one of their biggest issues this year.
San Diego Padres News / Total Apex Sports / October 19
Martin Maldonado Retires: World Series Champion Hangs Up His Gear After 15-Year Journey
Martin Maldonado announced his retirement from Major League Baseball by bearing his soul on an Instagram post. The 37-year-old catcher, whose defensive prowess behind the plate defined his 15-year career, chose to walk away from the game that has been his life’s work since he was four years old.
The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz
MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Former Astros champion announces his retirement from MLB
One former Houston Astros champion has officially caught his final pitch. Veteran MLB catcher Martin Maldonado announced in a post to his Instagram page on Saturday that he is retiring from baseball.
San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / October 18
Padres C Martin Maldonado retires after 15 seasons
Catcher Martin Maldonado announced his retirement Saturday after 15 seasons with seven teams. Maldonado, 39, appeared in 64 games for the San Diego Padres this season.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18
World Series-winning catcher announces MLB retirement
After 15 Major League seasons, Martin Maldonado is retiring from baseball. The 39-year-old catcher made the official announcement today via his Instagram page, thanking his family, the fans, teammates, coaches, and many others who helped him live his dream.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 3, 2025
Padres Sign Veteran Weeks After Releasing Him
The San Diego padres appeared to have reached the end of the road with veteran catcher Martin Maldonado. The 39-year-old was designated for assignment on July 31, when the Padres acquired Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals.
San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 2, 2025
Padres bring back World Series champion, but there’s a catch
On Monday, in a 4-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, the San Diego Padres sustained a devastating blow to their bullpen depth, with Jason Adam set to miss the rest of the 2025 season after rupturing his quad tendon.
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season
The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6, 2025
Padres release World Series-winning catcher, outright veteran utilityman
Both players were designated for assignment last week in the wake of the Friars making multiple additions ahead of the trade deadline.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 6, 2025
Padres Officially Release Veteran After Disappointing Season
The San Diego Padres announced Wednesday that they released veteran catcher Martin Maldonado, who was designated for assigment last week. The writing was on the wall when the Padres acquired Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals at last Thursday's trade deadline, upending their catching tandem.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1, 2025
Busy Padres DFA two veterans after massive trade deadline
The Padres' busy day continues.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 26, 2023
White Sox to sign World Series-winning catcher
The White Sox are in agreement with catcher Martín Maldonado on a one-year contract with an option for 2025.
Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 3, 2023
Could Astros See Surprise Reunion with Maldonado?
The Houston Astros and their fans have a ton of respect for Martin Maldonado. He has been the paragon for the franchise for much of the previous five seasons.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 3, 2023
MLB best bets, 3 home run props for Monday 7/3: Boom, go the fireworks
The July 4 fireworks are almost here, but before the holiday festivities begin, let's set off some fireworks of our own in MLB. YB's Jack Dougherty is here with his three favorite players to hit a home run on Monday's slate.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 29, 2022
Astros' Martin Maldonado used an illegal bat in Game 1 of World Series
Maldonado requested the bats from Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols, as they're the same model the future Hall of Famer uses.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / June 27, 2021
Astros lead MLB with seven All-Star Game finalists
The Houston Astros have a major-league best seven finalists to start in the 2021 All-Star Game.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 16, 2021
MLB announces small increase in new positive COVID-19 test results
A player, manager, or coach who tests positive must isolate for a minimum of 10 days.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2021
Astros place Jose Altuve, four others on IL due to health and safety protocols
The Astros placed Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez, Martin Maldonado and Robel Garcia on the injured list due to MLB's health and safety protocols.
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