After a difficult first start following his return from the injured list, McCullers became the target of death threats – not just against himself, but his family as well. This alarming incident sparked a serious discussion on the Cleveland Baseball Talk Podcast about the increasingly toxic relationship between some fans and players.

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.