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.

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

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

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

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

The police have discovered the party responsible for sending vile death threats to Astros pitcher Lance McCullers.

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

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

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

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