LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — MLB players, sports teams, and fans took to Twitter Monday afternoon after news broke of the death of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Skaggs, 27, was found unresponsive in a Dallas-area hotel room Monday morning according to a statement released by the team. According to reports from the Los Angeles Times, the Southlake Police Department indicated neither foul play nor suicide was suspected.
Players, teams, and fans took to Twitter reacting to the news of his passing.
Words cannot express the deep sadness we feel right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carli and their families. Remembering him as a great teammate, friend, and person who will forever remain in our hearts… we love you, 45. pic.twitter.com/zCO8Ne01Gy
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) July 2, 2019
We are deeply saddened by the tragic news that Tyler Skaggs, 27, passed away this morning. https://t.co/q150hyH01J pic.twitter.com/y1X5ctlWDl
— MLB (@MLB) July 1, 2019
The Atlanta Braves join our MLB community and mourn the passing of Tyler Skaggs. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the entire Los Angeles Angels organization. https://t.co/Y2HTT7PPAW
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 1, 2019
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Tyler Skaggs. Our hearts are with the Skaggs family and the entire @Angels organization during this unimaginably difficult time.
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) July 1, 2019
Major League Baseball Players Association Executive Director Tony Clark today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Tyler Skaggs: pic.twitter.com/GUC5WqwK6M
— MLBPA Communications (@MLBPA_News) July 1, 2019
The Los Angeles Dodgers are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Our thoughts are with Skaggs’ family, friends and the @Angels organization.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 1, 2019
Our deepest sympathies are with the family of Tyler Skaggs & the entire @Angels organization. pic.twitter.com/Xi1qNEmbRa
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) July 1, 2019
#RIP my friend Tyler Skaggs
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— JOSE MOLINA (@Joeycatch8) July 1, 2019
Sad to hear that another one of our brothers has left us. RIP Tyler Skaggs. Gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/Zrb68VPdqf
— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) July 1, 2019
The entire Oakland A’s organization is deeply saddened by the passing of Tyler Skaggs. We appreciated his determination and demeanor on the field and will miss him as a competitor and friend. Our condolences to Tyler’s family and the Angels organization.
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) July 1, 2019
We join the MLB family in sending our thoughts and love to Tyler Skaggs’ family and friends, as well as the entire @Angels organization. https://t.co/cxWVnM0TQc
— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 1, 2019
Fans began arriving at Angel Stadium of Anaheim to start a memorial shortly after news broke of the pitcher’s death.
Fans are in shock @angels #tylerskaggs death @cbsla #cbsla #baseball @MLB pic.twitter.com/sbezsz9Bxa
— michele gile (@CBSmichelegile) July 1, 2019
“Tyler has, and always will be, an important part of the Angels family,” the Angels said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carli and his entire family during this devastating time.”
The Angels were in Dallas for a three-game series against the Rangers. However, Monday night’s game was been postponed, the Rangers announced.
Skaggs had recently gotten married during the off-season and was seen on social media hours before being found.
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