Lance McCullers Jr. hires security after online death threats, some aimed at 5-year-old daughter

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after he and family receive death threats

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers receives 24-hour security after social media death threats. MLB security and Houston Police investigate the threats.

MLB Pitcher's 5-Year-Old: 'Who Wants to Hurt Me?'

Soon after Lance McCullers Jr.'s family received online death threats following a tough start by the Houston Astros pitcher, his 5-year-old daughter, Ava, overheard his wife, Kara, talking on the phone about it. What followed was a painful conversation between McCullers and his little girl. "She asked me when...

Astros Pitcher Reveals How Far He's Had to Go Following Online Threats

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family were targets of death threats following his poor start earlier this month. In wake of that, McCullers told the Associated Press on Wednesday he is taking extra measures to protect his loved ones, including hiring around-the-clock security. McCullers, 31, first brought light to the situation May 10 after a 13-9 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, in which he allowed seven runs and retired only on…

Astros take action after Lance McCullers Jr., his wife and two young daughters receive online death threats

The team hires 24-hour security for the pitcher and his family, as MLB security and the Houston Police Department are also involved

Baseball player, family get 24-hour security after death threats from gamblers

Lance McCullers even got threats to his five-year-old daughter.

Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. hires security following threats

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. hired 24-hour security for his family after receiving online death threats earlier this month.