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.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. is speaking out after disgruntled fans on social media allegedly sent death threats to him and his family in response to a poor pitching performance on Saturday, May 10.

The Houston Police Department is investigating threats made against Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family Saturday, a spokesperson for the department said Monday. Detectives with HPD's Major Offenders Division are investigating the threats,