Source of death threats against Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr identified as ‘inebriated’ bettor, police say

Source of death threats against Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr identified as ‘inebriated’ bettor, police say

The man was not identified but was said to have sent the threats from overseas

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. walks off the mound after a pitching change during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (43) walks off the mound after a pitching change during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)

Lance McCullers Jr. of the Houston Astros reacts after giving up three runs against the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning in Game 3 of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)