The Los Angeles Angels Announce That Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Has Died At Age 27 In Texas

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There’s some tragic news coming out of Texas today. This afternoon the Los Angeles Angels announced that 27-Year-Old pitcher Tyler Skaggs died this morning while the team was in Texas to play the Rangers.

#Angels have announced that pitcher Tyler Skaggs died this morning in Texas. The game vs. #Rangers has been canceled.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) July 1, 2019

Angels statement on the passing of Tyler Skaggs. pic.twitter.com/6XA2Vu1uWV

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 1, 2019

As of now there are no details on his passing.

Tyler Skaggs has passed away. We do not have details yet about how he passed, but tonight's game between the Angels and Rangers has been canceled.

— Levi Weaver (@ThreeTwoEephus) July 1, 2019

The Texas Rangers immediately released a statement and announced to fans that tonight’s game against the Angels in Globe Life Park had been canceled

Our deepest sympathies are with the family of Tyler Skaggs & the entire @Angels organization. pic.twitter.com/Xi1qNEmbRa

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 1, 2019

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred also released a statement following the passing of Tyler Skaggs.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expresses his condolences to the family of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. “I am deeply saddened by today’s tragedy in Texas. All of us at Major League Baseball extend our deepest condolences to Tyler’s wife Carli, their family, their friends and … pic.twitter.com/iDHXRilxP9

— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) July 1, 2019

Update: Southlake PD said they found Skaggs dead in his hotel and there was no signs of foul play. Cause of death has not yet been released.

Southlake Police Department Press Release 7/1/19 pic.twitter.com/vgZTUBIc40

— Southlake DPS (@SouthlakeDPS) July 1, 2019

A Southlake Police spokesperson said suicide "is not suspected" in the death of #Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) July 1, 2019