Speaking to reporters via Space City Home Network following a win against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Lance McCullers Jr. spoke briefly about the situation.

Houston's Lance 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.

Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Welcome back, Lance McCullers Jr.! This guy had his fair share of injuries over the years and has not pitched in MLB since 2022. A once very promising arm for the Astros has built his way back and produced back-to-back quality

Police say a frustrated bettor was behind the death threats directed at Houston Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. and his family after a poor outing by the pitcher in May.

Lance McCullers made a remarkable return to the mound after a two and a half year absence and the Astros are playing it safe with him.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is taking serious steps to protect his family after receiving alarming death threats.

Lance McCullers Jr. is scheduled to start again Sunday, but that likely will get pushed back to Tuesday at home.