The combination of social media and legalized betting have created some distinctly antisocial outcomes.

The latest high-profile example happened in Major League Baseball. Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. received death threats after a rough outing last month against the Reds.

Via TheAthletic.com, the Houston Police Department determined the threats came from a “ resident overseas .”

The man, who has not been identified, said he lost money betting on the Astros and was “frustrated and inebriated” when he made the threats.

No charges have been filed. Given that the person resides in another country, it would be complicated, to say the least.

Far more complicated than the effort necessary to make online death threats.

It happens far too often. And it’s important that the t

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