Pitcher Carlos Rodon Faces Online Harassment After Playoff Loss

Carlos Rodon, a pitcher for the Yankees, faced more than just a tough game. After a shaky performance in the playoffs, he and his family received nasty messages online. Rodon's wife, Ashley, shared screenshots of threats aimed at their family, including their kids. The messages were cruel, mocking their use of IVF and saying mean things about their children. Rodon wasn't happy about it. "People can be pretty mean at times," he said. He felt that true Yankee fans wouldn't threaten families over a game. "We're humans too," he reminded everyone. "Let's not forget this is just a game. " The trouble started when Rodon struggled in a critical moment. He allowed four runs in the fourth inning of his first playoff game with the Yankees. At first, he looked great, striking out the side in the first inning. But his confidence faded quickly. Salvador Perez hit a home run to tie the game, and things went downhill from there. Rodon gave up hit after hit, and the Yankees ended up losing 4-2. He knew he could have done better with his sliders. Life as a professional athlete comes with both highs and lows. People can be harsh, but Rodon believes there's no place for threatening families, especially little kids.