Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. received threats on social media against his family and himself after his start on Saturday, McCullers and manager Joe Espada said. The Astros have notified HPD and MLB security,

Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. said he and his family received death threats after Saturday's 13-9 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. An Astros spokesperson said the Houston Police Department and MLB have been notified about the threats, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.