Former Chicago Cubs World Series Hero Discusses Receiving Death Threats

Things have gotten ugly for a former Chicago Cubs superstar after his struggles with his new team.

Feb 26, 2024; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Kris Bryant against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Cubs and their fanbase are forever grateful for the career that Kris Bryant had with the franchise, helping them break the infamous drought that won them their first World Series championship since 1908.

That is evident by him getting a standing ovation every time he's returned to Wrigley Field.

Bryant was the second overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft and won the National League Rooke of the Year award in 2015 when he was called up to the Majors.

He was also an integral piece to their 2016 title team when he won the NL MVP award after slashing .292/.385/.544 with a career-high in home runs (39) and RBI (102).

After trying to keep their championship core together, the Cubs eventually started breaking up the group and dealt Bryant to the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline in 2021. Following that season, he signed a lucrative seven-year, $182 million contract with the Colorado Rockies.

Unfortunately, things have not gone well for the former superstar since leaving Chicago.

During his three years with the Rockies, he's only played in 129 games out of the possible 486 after battling multiple injuries. He's also performed poorly when on the field, slashing .252/.332/.396 with only 16 total homers and 48 RBI.

Bryant discussed the challenges that he's faced while playing in Colorado, saying he's received death threats according to Dave Althouse of FOX31 Denver.

"I've been through it all - death threats, kill yourself all the craziness that this game will dish out."

The criticism he's faced with the Rockies was never more evident than on April 5 when he was showered with boos after striking out in the bottom of the ninth inning with the chance to win the game. Prior to that, Bryant had extended their lead in the eighth with a two-run homer.

There's no question that the former star has struggled during his time in Colorado, but getting the type of treatment he's received is not acceptable no matter how poor his performance has been.