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

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

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 ...

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is taking serious steps to protect his family after receiving alarming death ...

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

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

A man who made online death threats aimed at the family of Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was intoxicated at the ...

The Houston Police Department announced Monday that an overseas bettor made death threats against Houston Astros pitcher ...

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.