Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is getting 24-hour security after receiving online death threats directed at his family.

After threats to his family, Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. gets 24/7 security—then delivers a vintage performance on the mound.

McCullers is one of two MLB pitchers whose families have received online death threats this month as internet abuse of players and their families is on the rise

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 wife Kara talking on the phone about it.

The Houston Astros were worried about the availability of Christian Walker after he was hit in the hand by a pitch against the Athletics.

Yainer Diaz homered with two outs in the ninth inning and Framber Valdez pitched a three-hitter to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Houston Astros are in the process of turning things around following what was a rough start to the season, and they are now on the cusp of taking back over

The Houston Astros are in second place in their division, but are not living up to the expectations they entered the 2025 season with.