Cade Povich, Tayler Saucedo, and Lance McCullers Jr. are at the center of a troubling rise in fan hostility after rough MLB outings. Povich spoke out when death threats to his wife surfaced after a 6 earned run night against Houston, insisting safety matters in the game.

The episodes extend to Saucedo, with threats aimed at him and his girlfriend after a rough start vs Philadelphia, and to McCullers, who previously drew police and security attention. The trend highlights how social media and betting hype collide with on field performance, affecting players and fantasy managers alike.