Houston's Lance 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.

Lance McCullers received messages threatening his family after one of his starts. Police have determined it was an international bettor.

PITTSBURGH - Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he considers the investigation into threats made against him and his family to be "behind us" after police located the person responsible.