Lance McCullers Jr. and other MLB players have faced online death threats, prompting him to hire security for his family after his daughter heard about it. This alarming trend reflects a growing issue of online abuse in sports, with many players acknowledging that such threats have become a normal part of their experience. As the issue escalates, players like Christian Yelich note that the frequency of online abuse has increased significantly, often associated with the rise of legalized sports betting. The Astros have reached out to authorities to investigate the threats.
You have to at that point, he said.
It's increased to the point that you're just: 'All right, here we go.' It doesn't even really register on your radar anymore.
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