After a difficult first start following his return from the injured list, McCullers became the target of death threats – not just against himself, but his family as well. This alarming incident sparked a serious discussion on the Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast about the increasingly toxic relationship between some fans and players.

After Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr.'s struggles in Saturday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds, he and his family were put through a harrowing experience. According to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle,