Orioles pitcher Cade Povich calls out online harassment after wife threatened

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Major League Baseball is facing a serious dilemma with online threats directed at its players and their families. 

Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cade Povich was the second MLB player this week to reveal a horrifying threat directed at his wife from a disgruntled fan on social media. The left-handed pitcher posted a screenshot of the message, which included an apparent threat of sexual violence against Povich’s wife. 

Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich delivers against the Houston Astros, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

"I understand that I may not have performed or have gotten the results that I, my team, or many fans may have wanted so I get the frustration," Povich’s post on X read. "Say what you want about me in that regard. However, going out of your way to DM my wife is unacceptable and what is shown in this image is crossing the line."

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"Me, or especially my wife, should not have to worry about our safety in the public, nonetheless church, because of how I perform on the mound." 

The message was sent after Povich was pulled with two outs in the fifth inning of the Houston Astros’ 10-7 win over the Orioles on Friday night. 

"I’m coming on here to say something about this because I know my family is not alone," his message continued. "This stuff does not belong in the game."

And Povich was, unfortunately, not alone in dealing with the harassment. 

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich throws against the Astros, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Houston. (AP