Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. revealed he received death threats directed at his family from an overseas bettor following a disappointing game performance. The Houston Police Department stated the intoxicated man, angry after losing a bet on an Astros game, admitted to sending the threats and apologized, although no charges have been filed yet. McCullers expressed how difficult it was to handle threats against his children, especially after his daughter became aware of the situation. In response to the threats, the Astros increased security for his family. Players noted a rise in such online threats since the expansion of legal sports betting.
"I understand people are very passionate and people love the Astros and love sports, but threatening to find my kids and murder them is a little bit tough to deal with."
"She asked me when I came home: 'Daddy, like, what is threats? Who wants to hurt us? Who wants to hurt me?'"
"Multiple MLB players told the AP that they have seen an increase in online threats in recent years as legal sports betting spread across the nation."
"The Astros hired 24-hour security for McCullers' family after the threats, according to the AP."
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