Police say a frustrated bettor was behind the death threats directed at Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. and his ...

McCullers said he had not heard from the person accused of making the threats but would be open to an apology.

The threats -- which came after McCullers' start on May 10 -- were from a man located overseas, per Houston Police ...

Lance McCullers received messages threatening his family after one of his starts. Police have determined it was an ...

A bettor from overseas allegedly sent threats to Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. while "inebriated" last month, ...

McCullers is one of two MLB pitchers whose families have received online death threats this month as internet abuse of ...

A man who made online death threats aimed at the family of Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. lives overseas and was ...

Lance McCullers Jr. finally got some peace of mind on Tuesday night. The Astros right-hander pitched six scoreless innings to ...

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is getting 24-hour security after receiving online death threats directed at his ...

Online abuse and threats directed toward athletes are increasing as mobile sports betting grows in popularity.

The Astros pitcher, a Tampa native and former Jesuit High standout, received the threats after a poor start in May.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers was given 24-hour security by team owner Jim Crane after he received death threats on ...