US EditionRed Sox Pitcher Liam Hendriks Calls Out 'Vile' Social Media Messages Directed to Him, His Family
- Liam Hendriks, a relief pitcher for the Red Sox, publicly addressed hateful death threats aimed at him and his wife on social media after Boston's recent defeat to the Mets at Fenway Park on May 21, 2025.
- These threats came after Boston's 5-1 defeat against the New York Mets and follow Hendriks's ongoing struggle with cancer, Tommy John surgery, and limited play in the past two years.
- Hendriks, a 36-year-old reliever and three-time All-Star, posted on Instagram that comments telling him to commit suicide and wishing he died from cancer are "disgusting and vile" and urged people to reconsider their actions.
- He emphasized, "Enough is enough," saying the attacks come from people hiding behind screens using fake accounts and expressed that he speaks for all players facing such abuse.
- The incident highlights ongoing hostility toward MLB players and their families on social media, suggesting a need for renewed focus on player welfare and online conduct.
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Independent EspañolHendriks Denounces 'Vile' Social Media Messages Targeting Him and His Family After Boston's Loss
BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox pitcher Liam Hendriks took to social media Thursday to express his displeasure over the death threats he said he received following Boston's latest loss to the Red Sox.
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