Houston police's Major Offenders Division are investigating the social media threats against Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family Saturday.

He’d record just one out before getting pulled for allowing seven runs after walking three batters and letting up three hits (including a home run). After the game, McCullers reportedly had to deal with death threats to him and his children from critics all over the world.

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. says he is receiving death threats directed at both himself and his children after Saturday's loss against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers, who says he became a target of harassment from baseball fans after he allowed seven runs during a 10-run first inning,