Dodgers pitcher's wife receives horrible threats directed at newborn child
Maddie Scott, the wife of Dodgers pitcher Tanner Scott, shared on Instagram that she received disturbing threats aimed at their newborn child following her husband's recent performance. This incident highlights a troubling trend, as multiple MLB players have faced similar threats in recent years. The threats have been traced back to an intoxicated sports bettor in Texas.
- ▪Maddie Scott revealed on Instagram that she received threats directed at her newborn child after Tanner Scott's game.
- ▪The threats included violent comments about their child and family.
- ▪Multiple MLB players have experienced death threats, with some traced to an intoxicated sports bettor.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers pitcher's wife receives horrible threats directed at newborn child Multiple MLB players have faced similar threats in 2025, with one traced to an 'inebriated' sports bettor in Texas By Ryan Gaydos OutKick Published June 1, 2026 7:05am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video MLB player gets lifetime ban for baseball gambling Dan Dakich, host of 'Don't @ Me With Dan Dakich' on OutKick.com, argues the ban on Tucupita Marcano will spark additional bans and suspensions and that the WNBA needs to do more to protect Caitlin Clark. Baseball can bring out the best moments in sports history, but it can also bring out the worst in fans – whether it’s throwing objects onto the field or death threats on social media.
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