OC Register: MLB community reacts to Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ death

[AngelsWin.com]

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room on Monday afternoon, just hours before the club was scheduled to play a game against the Texas Rangers.

The game has been canceled tonight.

Right now this is all we know.

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) July 1, 2019

Updated version of this story. The Southlake police also said suicide is not suspected. https://t.co/cJOu60qY3D

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) July 1, 2019

The Southlake Police Department said Skaggs was declared dead at the scene.

Statement from Southlake Texas police, re: Tyler Skaggs https://t.co/IGjc6a2WZU

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) July 1, 2019

Tonight’s game between the Angels and Rangers was canceled and will be made up sometime in August. No decision has been made yet about the remaining three games of this week’s series.

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dead; Monday’s game canceled https://t.co/bDo4msqlZ3

— Inside SoCal Sports (@InsideSoCalSpts) July 1, 2019

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

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

Rangers GM Jon Daniels said they just got word about Skaggs passing about 90 minutes ago.

— Jeff Fletcher (@JeffFletcherOCR) July 1, 2019

Following the news, members of the MLB community shared their reactions on Twitter:

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

I am devastated about the passing of my close friend @TylerSkaggs37… what a great kid and ultimate competitor. He always wanted to get better and it was awesome being apart of his development! My heart is w his wife Carli and his mom Debbie

— Jered Weaver (@Weave1036) July 1, 2019

Rest in peace, Tyler. You will be missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/4DDTMZssNo

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) July 1, 2019

Photos: Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs through the years https://t.co/NJDePKuWgW

— Inside SoCal Sports (@InsideSoCalSpts) 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

The LA Galaxy are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and the @Angels organization.

— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) July 1, 2019

I just had lunch with Tyler a couple weeks ago. We talked pitching, life. He was so excited about the season. Absolutely gutted. I’m sick

— Phil Hughes (@PJHughes45) July 1, 2019

#RIP my friend Tyler Skaggspic.twitter.com/J7R5aADCaK

— JOSE MOLINA (@Joeycatch8) July 1, 2019

I’m devastated. I’ve known Tyler since he was a kid. He’s one of the best guys one could ever know. All my thoughts, prayers and love are to Carli and the rest of his family. https://t.co/zsqxtJyQTz

— Cody Decker (@Decker6) July 1, 2019

RIP Tyler Skaggs. Heartbreaking man. Makes me sick to my stomach. Prayers for his entire family and friends!

— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) July 1, 2019

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— Stros/Texans Sister Kelly (@shouldbeintexas) July 1, 2019

Nick Adenhart, Jose Fernandez, Luis Valbuena, Oscar Taveras, Yordano Ventura, now Tyler Skaggs, all were taken to soon. This should be a reminder that dont take life for granite enjoy it cause you never know when it could end RIP Tyler

— KAWHI 2LA WELCOME HOME PAT BEV!!!! BROOKLYN (@IsaiahZaycarlos) July 1, 2019

I’m at a loss for words as I’m reading that Tyler Skaggs is no longer with us. He was such an amazing human, kind to everyone, and played with a passion that was infectious. My heart is with his wife Carli, his family and our @Angels family. https://t.co/MEzhqyIoSp

— Alex Curry (@Alex_Curry) July 1, 2019

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