The Brief An overseas man admitted to making death threats against Astros pitcher Lance McCullers, attributing it to being drunk and losing a bet on the team. The threats, made after a poor May 10 game, led Astros owner Jim Crane to hire 24-hour security for McCullers and his family. A man who made death threats directed at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers admitted to investigators that he was drunk and upset that he had lost money betting on the team when he lashed out online. Lance McCullers death threatsHOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 10: Lance McCullers Jr. #43 of the Houston Astros pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park on May 10, 2025 in Houston, Texas. Houston Police say the suspect was "apologetic" and asked police to pass along his apology to the McCullers family.