Angels Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Dead at 27 The Los Angeles Angels pitcher was found dead in Texas on the morning of July 1. The circumstances surrounding his death are not yet known. The Angels were in Texas to play a four-game series against the Texas Rangers. Major League Baseball has canceled the first game of the series, which was scheduled to take place on Monday night. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has released a statement expressing his condolences. Rob Manfred, via statement The Angels also issued a statement following the death of their teammate. Los Angeles Angels, via statement Skaggs was drafted by the Angels in 2009 as a first round pick at the MLB Draft. He then made his MLB debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012, before returning to play for the Angels in 2013.
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