The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott revealed on Instagram that she received threats directed at their newborn child following Scott's recent pitching performance. Scott, a one-time All-Star, allowed three runs on three hits during a game on Saturday, resulting in a 4-3 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies [1]. Maddie Scott, his wife, shared on her since-expired Instagram Stories, as reported by the New York Post, 'When did it stop being a game? I don’t speak out often. Ever actually. I promise you, you don’t know what it’s like unless you’re living it.' She reposted comments from a user that included, 'Hope this mutt d i e s soon,' on a picture of their child, and another message stating, 'I hope you get home to your family lying in puddles of their own blood' [1].
The article notes that multiple MLB players have experienced similar threats during the 2025 season. For example, Seattle Mariners pitcher Tayler Saucedo shared a post in August about receiving a death threat, and Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks, a cancer survivor, revealed 'horrible and cruel' threats directed at him and his wife in May 2025. In the same month, Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr reported threats against his wife and children, with Texas authorities later identifying the source as an 'inebriated' sports bettor [1].
The rise of sports betting has coincided with an increase in threats directed at MLB players, though the article notes that this issue is not limited to MLB alone. The article suggests that many people may need to 'log off completely' in response to this troubling trend [1].
No market implications, analyst opinions, or forward-looking statements are discussed in the article.
CONCLUSION
The article highlights a disturbing trend of threats against MLB players and their families, with the latest incident involving Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott's family after a recent game. While the rise of sports betting is mentioned as a coinciding factor, no direct market impact or analyst commentary is provided. The event underscores growing concerns about player and family safety in professional sports.