Being an athlete in the public eye can have its perks, but also many challenges. The most recent one? Bettors requesting ...

With the rise of sports betting and the growing access to athletes on social media, Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito ...

That same month, Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. also received death threats on social media.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family received death threats in May after a game in which he allowed seven runs.

Source Of Death Threats Against Astros' Lance Mccullers Jr Identified As 'Inebriated' Bettor, Police Say Giolito admitted that while sports betting has been around for some time, access to players ...

Just last month, police in Texas identified a man overseas as the culprit who allegedly made death threats directed at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family in May.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers and Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks each reported receiving death threats in May; Houston police later announced that they identified an overseas bettor who ...

PHOENIX — The Houston Astros placed starter Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list due to a right finger blister Tuesday, further thinning an already depleted rotation.

McCullers allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out one over 2.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Saturday. McCullers has failed to finish four innings in ...

Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. has a blister on his throwing hand and is back on the injured list for the third time this season, thrusting Houston’s rotation further into a state of flux.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has landed back on the injured list, while Nick Hernandez is coming up from Sugar Land to take his spot on the active roster.

McCullers is one of seven Astros starters currently on the IL, but Houston should get some reinforcement for its rotation soon since four of those pitchers are in the midst of rehab assignments.