Lucas Giolito sounds off to Rob Manfred about sports betting threats: ‘A lot of nasty s–t’

The threats when a player doesn’t perform well – threats to their family, threats to their life – it’s getting very tiring.” ... Read More

Red Sox's Lucas Giolito confronts MLB commish about sports betting

With the rise of sports betting and the growing access to athletes on social media, Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito wants something to be done to ensure player safety. Read More

Red Sox pitcher sounds off on disgruntled sports bettors

Lucas Giolito is tired of hearing from angry sports bettors, and the Boston Red Sox pitcher says he recently spoke with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred about his concerns. Read More

Red Sox veteran sent Rob Manfred stern message following 'nasty' threats

Giolito is the latest MLB player to speak out against angry bettors. Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers and Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks each reported receiving death threats in May; Houston ... Read More

Red Sox Pitcher Discusses Sports Bettors' Social Media Abuse with Manfred

The veteran on the mound detailed what he told the leader of the league and some instances that occurred on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast. Read More

Red Sox pitcher complained to Rob Manfred about threats from gamblers

Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has received so many threatening comments from online gamblers, he took his complaints directly to commissioner Rob ... Read More

Red Sox's Lucas Giolito Says He Gets Angry Messages from Bettors After Every Game

Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito said that the online threats made to MLB players, largely by disgruntled bettors, is "getting worse" as time goes on. Read More