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.