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MLB Players Face Death Threats Amid Betting Surge

5/30/2025

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Lance McCullers Jr. and fellow MLB players are grappling with a surge of online death threats, casting a shadow over their families' safety. In response, McCullers has enlisted security for his loved ones. The players link this alarming trend to legalized sports betting, prompting teams to work with MLB security. Yet, effective solutions to combat this harassment remain frustratingly out of reach.

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Story summary

Lance McCullers Jr. and fellow MLB players are grappling with a surge of online death threats, casting a shadow over their families' safety. In response, McCullers has enlisted security for his loved ones. The players link this alarming trend to legalized sports betting, prompting teams to work with MLB security. Yet, effective solutions to combat this harassment remain frustratingly out of reach.