As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it

Though Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran received widespread support after revealing a suicide attempt, he's also weathered taunts from fans. Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesIt’s a cool Tuesday night in Columbia, South Carolina, and fans of the minor league baseball team the Columbia Fireflies are letting an opposing batter named Marcos Torres hear it. “Marco!” one fan calls. “Polo!” a half dozen fans respond, mimicking the swimming pool game. The…

As extra athletes discuss brazenly about despair, anxiousness and suicide, a minority of lovers are weaponizing it

It’s a fab Tuesday night time in Columbia, South Carolina, and lovers of the minor league baseball workforce the Columbia Fireflies are letting an opposing batter named Marcos Torres listen it. “Marco!” one fan calls. “Polo!” a part dozen lovers reply, mimicking the swimming pool sport. The batter swings and misses. The cacophony starts once more. “Marco!” “Polo!” Baseball lovers have evolved a name for shouting wisecracks to take a look at to r…