The Latest Breaking News from Lance McCullers Jr

Seven Salary Dump Candidates Ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline

These MLB teams can give their payroll books some much-needed relief by shedding onerous contracts before Aug. 3.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28

Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after online death threats, some aimed at 5-year-old daughter

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

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Lance McCullers Jr. and His Family Received Death Threats Amid Tough Astros Outing

Lance McCullers Jr. and his family received death threats amid his tough start on the mound for the Astros on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · May 11, 2025

Lance McCullers Jr Begins a New Chapter with Family Expansion

Lance McCullers Jr's tender moments of new beginnings as he welcomes his newborn daughter, Isla Graye McCullers, into their loving family.

Top News · Jan 2, 2024

Bryce Miller: Michael Wacha hopes resurgent Red Sox season is launching pad with Padres

PEORIA, Ariz. — When Padres pitcher Michael Wacha was in his early 20s, professional baseball rushed at him like a Nolan Ryan fastball. He was drafted 19th overall by the Cardinals in 2012, ahead of future All-Stars Marcus Stroman and Lance McCullers Jr.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

The Astros Are World Series Champions—No Asterisk Needed

Houston and Dusty Baker have won their title, thoroughly and convincingly.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 6, 2022

SI:AM | ’Stros No-No Makes it 2–2

Cristian Javier’s fastball was too much to handle for the Phillies.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 3, 2022

Mike Sielski: Kyle Schwarber is the perfect leadoff hitter for this magical Phillies team

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber likes a good fall day. “Maybe 52 degrees,” he was saying just after midnight Wednesday in the Phillies’ clubhouse. “Something like that. Maybe a little brisk, but it feels great.” Tuesday night had none of that weather. Tuesday night, Game 3 of the World Series, was…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Nov 2, 2022

The Large Lovable Lads Who Crush Dingers

Last night’s Game 3 was the most entertaining 7–0 result I’ve ever seen. Despite the lopsided outcome, it was impossible for even the most nonpartisan people watching at home to feel anything but feral joy. That’s the effect these Phillies have on us. They are the most relatable band of…

Sports Illustrated · Nov 2, 2022

Phillies have a blast against Astros’ Lance McCullers in World Series Game 3 victory

Rhys Hoskins, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber homered in the first five innings, 1,950 feet of long balls that powered Philadelphia to a 7-0 victory and a 2-1 Series lead.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2022