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After source of death threats identified, Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. happy ‘it’s behind us’
McCullers said he had not heard from the person accused of making the threats but would be open to an apology.
Source of death threats against Astros pitcher Lance McCullers identified as 'inebriated' bettor, police say
A bettor from overseas allegedly sent threats to Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. while "inebriated" last month, ...
Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. says probe into online threats 'behind us' after responsible party found
Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. said he and his family are moving forward after Houston police found the person ...
Astros' Lance McCullers: Start officially delayed
McCullers' typical turn in the rotation would come Sunday against Cleveland but the start is now pushed back and expected to occur Tuesday against the White Sox. Espada did not name a starter for ...
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after he and family receive death threats
Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers was given 24-hour security by team owner Jim Crane after he received death threats on ...
Inebriated bettor behind death threats to Astros’ Lance McCullers and his family, police say
Police say a frustrated bettor was behind the death threats directed at Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. and his ...
Police locate overseas bettor sending death threats to Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.
Online abuse and threats directed toward athletes are increasing as mobile sports betting grows in popularity.
Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. received death threats from intoxicated gambler, police say
The threats -- which came after McCullers' start on May 10 -- were from a man located overseas, per Houston Police ...
Threats directed at Astros' Lance McCullers came from bettor overseas, according to Houston police
After McCullers received the threats, he alerted Astros management to ask what could be done, and team owner Jim Crane hired ...