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Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and Boston reliever Liam Hendriks recently received online death threats, affecting their families. McCullers' 5-year-old daughter overheard discussions about the threats, leading to a difficult conversation. Both players and their teams are taking action, with the Astros and Red Sox working with MLB security to address the issue. The rise in online abuse is linked to increased sports betting, with players receiving threats related to failed bets.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff