Sports | Houston Astros Drunk, Angry Bettor Behind Threats Against Astros Pitcher Police say man is an overseas resident By Evann Gastaldo Posted Jun 3, 2025 1:00 AM CDT Copied Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) reacts after striking out Athletics' Shea Langeliers during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren) It was a drunk, frustrated overseas bettor who posted death threats on social media last month directed at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, the Houston Police Department says. The department did not identify the man or where he lives, and said no charges had been filed, though the case remains open while charges are under consideration, ESPN reports. The man said he had bet on an Astros game and lost money, and that he was intoxicated when he posted the threats. He reportedly apologized, and asked police to relay his apology to McCullers. The Astros hired 24-hour security for the player and his family after the threats, CBS Sports reports. Read These Next North Carolina shooting suspect once walked the red carpet. The gunman who killed 4 at a Michigan church was an ex-marine. 'We heard a big bang,' says churchgoer in Michigan Skydivers leap from plane 2 minutes before fatal crash. Report an error