Online baseball pitcher Cade Povich speaks up against cyberbullying, as his spouse faces threats.
In a concerning turn of events, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich and Seattle Mariners pitcher Tayler Saucedo have become the latest victims of online threats and harassment.
The incidents occurred after Povich was pulled with two outs in the fifth inning of a game against the Houston Astros, and Saucedo recorded only one out, allowed four hits, and walked one batter in the Philadelphia Phillies' 11-2 win over Seattle on Wednesday.
Povich was subjected to a horrifying threat of sexual violence against his wife on social media. The message, which he later shared on social media to address the issue, included a threat that Saucedo's "head gets blown to pieces," and that his girlfriend "dying too would be awesome as well."
Cade Povich expressed concern about his and his wife's safety due to the threats. He stated that the message was unacceptable and crossing the line.
Saucedo also expressed his displeasure about the message, stating that it was beyond baseball. Mariners pitcher (not named in the article) also shared a vile message he received after a poor performance.
Unfortunately, Cade Povich was not alone in dealing with harassment. Last month, Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito confronted MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred about online bullying.
Lucas Giolito believes that online sports betting and social media access have increased the harassment that athletes face. He is not alone in his concerns, as many players and fans have voiced their disapproval of the growing trend of online threats and harassment.
Paulina Dedaj, a Sports Reporter for our website Digital, has been closely following the issue. She stated, "These incidents are a clear indication that something needs to be done to address the growing problem of online harassment in sports."
The MLB is currently facing online threats directed at its players and their families, and it remains to be seen how the league will respond to these incidents. However, one thing is certain: online harassment has no place in the game of baseball, and it is crucial that steps are taken to protect players and their families from such threats.
