Lance McCullers made a remarkable return to the mound after a two and a half year absence and the Astros are playing it safe ...

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

The latest high-profile example happened in Major League Baseball. Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. received death ...

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

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 Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. lives overseas and was ...

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

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

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 Jr. is getting 24-hour security after receiving online death threats directed at his ...

Houston Astros player Lance McCullers Jr. is having 'tough' conversations with his family in the wake of receiving death ...