Maddie Scott, the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott, reported receiving threats aimed at their newborn child following her husband's performance in a recent game. Tanner Scott allowed three runs during a 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. In her Instagram Stories, Maddie Scott expressed concern over the nature of the threats, stating, "When did it stop being a game?" She shared a comment from a user that included a threat against their child. This incident follows a pattern of similar threats directed at MLB players and their families, including Seattle Mariners pitcher Tayler Saucedo and Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks, highlighting a troubling trend associated with sports betting and fan behavior.
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- loaded language: 'mutt'
- loaded language: 'puddles of their own blood'
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- editorializing: Baseball can bring out the best moments in sports history, but it can also bring out the worst in fans
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Dodgers Pitcher's Wife Receives Threats Directed at Newborn Child
Maddie Scott, wife of Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott, disclosed threats made against their newborn child after her husband's recent game. This incident reflects a broader issue of threats faced by MLB players and their families, often linked to fan behavior and sports betting.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'horrible threats'
- ✕ loaded language: 'worst in fans'
- ✕ loaded language: 'mutt'
- ✕ loaded language: 'puddles of their own blood'
- ✕ loaded language: 'horrible and cruel'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on threats
- ✕ editorializing: Baseball can bring out the best moments in sports history, but it can also bring out the worst in fans
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Dodgers pitcher's wife receives horrible threats directed at newborn child
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Dodgers Pitcher's Wife Receives Threats Directed at Newborn Child