After threats to his family, Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. gets 24/7 security—then delivers a vintage performance on the mound.

Yainer Diaz homered with two outs in the ninth inning and Framber Valdez pitched a three-hitter to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. has had to hire around-the-clock security for protection after his family received online death threats.

The Houston Astros are in good position to compete for the American League West title once again and even grab a Wild Card spot if they fall just short. That ef

McCullers is one of two MLB pitchers whose families have received online death threats this month as internet abuse of players and their families is on the rise. Boston reliever Liam Hendriks took to social media soon after the incident with McCullers to call out people who were threatening his wife’s life and directing “vile” comments at him.

The Houston Astros are in second place in their division, but are not living up to the expectations they entered the 2025 season with.

The Houston Astros are in the process of turning things around following what was a rough start to the season, and they are now on the cusp of taking back over