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As more athletes speak openly about depression, anxiety and suicide, a minority of fans are weaponizing it
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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 Images
It’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 batter swings and misses. The cacophony begins
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