Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, 27, is found dead
5 years, 6 months ago

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, 27, is found dead

LA Times  

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room only hours before the opener of a four-game series with the Texas Rangers and three days before the 27-year-old left-hander was scheduled to make his next start. “He just had a very good way about him that was instilled in him from his upbringing.” 1 / 17 A growing memorial for Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. 3 / 17 Angels fan Eric Lopez brings flowers to a growing memorial for Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. 10 / 15 Angels fans spend a quiet moment at a growing memorial outside Angel Stadium after hearing about Tyler Skaggs’ death on July 1. 15 / 15 Fans gather outside Angel Stadium after learning of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ death on July 1.

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Angels rally against Oakland bullpen in final scheduled visit to Coliseum, beat A’s 8-5
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Angels rally against Oakland bullpen in final scheduled visit to Coliseum, beat A’s 8-5

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Kevin Pillar hit a two-run double in the eighth as Los Angeles rallied against Oakland’s bullpen, and the Angels beat the Athletics 8-5 on Sunday in likely their final game ever at the Coliseum. An announced crowd of 10,380 was on hand for the Angels’ final scheduled trip to Oakland — where they clinched the 2004 and …

Angels are shut out by Cubs in series finale; Tyler Anderson named All-Star
6 months, 1 week ago

Angels are shut out by Cubs in series finale; Tyler Anderson named All-Star

LA Times  

The Cubs’ Miles Mastrobuoni slides safely into home plate as Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe waits for a relay throw during the Angels’ 5-0 loss Sunday. Hayden Wesneski threw 6⅓ innings, Michael Busch hit a two-run home run and the Chicago Cubs shut out the Angels 5-0 on Sunday. “It’s always nice to help the bullpen.” Relievers Porter Hodge, Luke Little …

The desperate hours: a pro baseball pitcher’s fentanyl overdose
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The desperate hours: a pro baseball pitcher’s fentanyl overdose

LA Times  

Not many victims of the opioid crisis in America make national headlines. Shortly before a 1:07 p.m. game against the A’s, Skaggs receives a text from Eric Kay, the team communications director who for years has allegedly supplied him with “blue boys” — blue, 30-milligram oxycodone pills. Kay: “Hoe many?” Skaggs: “Just a few like 5” Kay: “Word” Skaggs: “Don’t …

Angels doomed by bullpen woes and errors in sweeping loss to Athletics
1 year, 4 months ago

Angels doomed by bullpen woes and errors in sweeping loss to Athletics

LA Times  

Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson delivers during the fifth inning of the Angels’ 10-6 loss Sunday to the Oakland Athletics. Zack Gelof singled with one out, and Angels reliever José Soriano fielded Noda’s sharp comebacker but turned and threw the ball wildly into center field for an error. We’re going to keep building off today, keep growing, and hopefully it …

Angels star Mike Trout’s hometown ready to celebrate the kid from the ‘Ville’
2 years, 7 months ago

Angels star Mike Trout’s hometown ready to celebrate the kid from the ‘Ville’

LA Times  

Angels’ Mike Trout rounds first after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning against the Oakland Athletics on May 22 at Angel Stadium. “He’d have a 4 p.m. game and would be up Saturday morning whacking gray driveway stones, knocking them over the trees and into my yard, pinging them off my house,” said Shannon, now 65. Fans …

Eric Kay found guilty of supplying drugs that led to death of Angels’ Tyler Skaggs
2 years, 10 months ago

Eric Kay found guilty of supplying drugs that led to death of Angels’ Tyler Skaggs

LA Times  

Former Angels employee Eric Kay, shown after exiting federal court Tuesday in Fort Worth, was found guilty of two charges in relation to Tyler Skaggs’ death. In October 2020, a federal grand jury indicted Kay on two felony counts: the previous conspiracy charge and with “knowingly and intentionally” distributing the fentanyl that led to Skaggs’ death. She argued Kay was …

Ex-Angels employee charged in Tyler Skaggs’ death supplied players with drugs, feds say
3 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Angels employee charged in Tyler Skaggs’ death supplied players with drugs, feds say

LA Times  

Federal prosecutors say they plan to present testimony from several Major League Baseball players who allege they received oxycodone from a former Angels employee who faces trial in the fatal overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, shown in 2019. Federal prosecutors plan to present testimony from “approximately” five Major League Baseball players who allege they received oxycodone from a former Angels …

Tyler Skaggs’ family sues Angels over pitcher’s death
3 years, 6 months ago

Tyler Skaggs’ family sues Angels over pitcher’s death

LA Times  

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs leaves the field during a pitching change against the Toronto Blue Jays on June 18, 2019, in Toronto. “The Angels Organization strongly disagrees with the claims made by the Skaggs family and we will vigorously defend these lawsuits in court.” In a separate statement, Mead’s attorney, Eric Vandevelde, said his client “was not aware, informed or …

Trial date for former Angels employee Eric Kay set in Tyler Skaggs overdose case
4 years, 2 months ago

Trial date for former Angels employee Eric Kay set in Tyler Skaggs overdose case

LA Times  

The trial of former Angels employee Eric Kay in connection with the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs is scheduled to start Dec. 14 in Texas. The trial of former Angels employee Eric Kay in connection with the overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs is scheduled to start Dec. 14 in Fort Worth, Texas. A grand jury indicted Kay last …

Charles Barkley lightens up Angels’ spring training for manager Joe Maddon
4 years, 10 months ago

Charles Barkley lightens up Angels’ spring training for manager Joe Maddon

LA Times  

Charles Barkley calls Philadelphia home in the summer. And we both hate analytics.” Barkley conceded “there’s a place” for analytics in professional sports but said there is no way to measure heart and toughness. “He’s a stud.” However, Barkley suggested the data craze can lead to too many teams trying to reproduce a successful algorithm without inputting enough talent. “He’s …

Anthony Rendon believes the Angels are ‘going to surprise a lot of people’
4 years, 10 months ago

Anthony Rendon believes the Angels are ‘going to surprise a lot of people’

LA Times  

Anthony Rendon, fresh off winning a World Series with the Washington Nationals, believes the Angels will “be really good” this season. Rendon’s Angels will try to win with a staff fronted by Andrew Heaney, Dylan Bundy and Julio Teheran, with a combined two All-Star appearances. “We’ll see.” In last year’s World Series, the Nationals scored a combined 19 runs in …

Angels’ Eric Kay: People with ‘roles’ in Tyler Skaggs’ death must take responsibility
5 years, 3 months ago

Angels’ Eric Kay: People with ‘roles’ in Tyler Skaggs’ death must take responsibility

LA Times  

Eric Kay, the Angels employee who admitted to giving the late pitcher Tyler Skaggs opioids for years, says cooperating with the DEA is “the right thing to do.” The Angels employee who reportedly provided opioids to Tyler Skaggs issued a statement Sunday saying that cooperating with federal authorities was “the right thing to do” and that “it’s time for everybody …

Angels lose to Red Sox, 7-6, in extra innings
5 years, 4 months ago

Angels lose to Red Sox, 7-6, in extra innings

LA Times  

Boston Red Sox’s Mookie Betts, right, hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi, center, watches along with home plate umpire Dan Bellino during the 15th inning early Saturday. Hours after finding out late teammate Tyler Skaggs died last month by choking on his vomit after ingesting a dangerous mix of drugs and alcohol, the Angels …

Details of Tyler Skaggs’ death could trigger legal battle with millions at stake
5 years, 4 months ago

Details of Tyler Skaggs’ death could trigger legal battle with millions at stake

LA Times  

Tyler Skaggs watches the Angels play the Tigers from the bench on May 8, 2019. “We’re going to want to know how it came about that those drugs were ingested,” Hardin told The Times, “and whether or not others are responsible for what happened.” The prospects of success for any wrongful death suit could depend on whether attorneys can identify …

Tyler Skaggs' death to drugs raises questions for MLB, Angels
5 years, 4 months ago

Tyler Skaggs' death to drugs raises questions for MLB, Angels

LA Times  

Angels starter Tyler Skaggs was found dead on July 1 of an accidental overdose involving opioids and alcohol. 1 / 17 Fans create a makeshift memorial for Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. 2 / 17 Fans place flowers at a growing memorial for Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. 3 / 17 Angels …

Tyler Skaggs’ autopsy: Fentanyl, oxycodone and alcohol led to death by choking on vomit
5 years, 4 months ago

Tyler Skaggs’ autopsy: Fentanyl, oxycodone and alcohol led to death by choking on vomit

LA Times  

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs towels off before a game against the Minnesota Twins on May 11, 2018, in Anaheim. 3 / 17 Angels fan Eric Lopez brings flowers to a growing memorial for Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. 5 / 17 Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs towels off before the game …

Fast-starting Angels fall to Rangers in the 11th after giving up a six-run lead
5 years, 4 months ago

Fast-starting Angels fall to Rangers in the 11th after giving up a six-run lead

LA Times  

Angels slugger Mike Trout works an at-bat during the fourth inning of an 8-7 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday. Shohei Ohtani drilled a bases-loaded, broken-bat line drive right where Texas’ second baseman stood on the dirt at Globe Life Park, and parlayed it into a double play in the 10th inning Monday night. “He faced the entire lineup …

Angels’ return to Texas a jarring reminder of Tyler Skaggs’ death
5 years, 4 months ago

Angels’ return to Texas a jarring reminder of Tyler Skaggs’ death

LA Times  

Angels manager Brad Ausmus sits on the bench in front of Tyler Skaggs’ jersey during a July 2 game against the Texas Rangers. Skaggs’ locker has been set up in stadiums all over the country since the passing of the popular pitcher, the pertinent gear toted by Angels clubhouse managers during each trip. “Everyone feels it’s an important thing to …

Angels point to Tyler Skaggs’ spirit and numerical oddities after no-hitter
5 years, 6 months ago

Angels point to Tyler Skaggs’ spirit and numerical oddities after no-hitter

LA Times  

David Palacios, 40, and his daughter Emma, 15, of Covina take pictures of a marker in memory of Tyler Skaggs before the start of the Angels game Friday night. 2 / 16 A portrait of the late Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs sits atop the jerseys on the pitcher’s mound after the Angels no-hitted the Mariners. 6 / 16 Angels center …

Angels throw combined no-hitter on night they honor Tyler Skaggs
5 years, 6 months ago

Angels throw combined no-hitter on night they honor Tyler Skaggs

LA Times  

Angels pitcher Felix Pena celebrates with catcher Dustin Garneau after a combined no-hitter against the Mariners at Angel Stadium. “You can’t make this stuff up,” Mike Trout said after driving in six runs and noting that the Angels scored seven runs in the first inning and 13 overall on the day before Skaggs would have turned 28. 2 / 16 …

Column: Angels’ no-hitter tribute to Tyler Skaggs is an absolute gem
5 years, 6 months ago

Column: Angels’ no-hitter tribute to Tyler Skaggs is an absolute gem

LA Times  

Karl Arriola, kneels in front of a memorial at the front gate to Angel Stadium before the start of the game. Angels pitcher Taylor Cole places his hand on the number 45 on the pitchers mound in memory of the late Tyler Skaggs before the start of the game against the Seattle Mariners. “You can’t make this stuff up,” said …

Angels and Rangers will play with heavy hearts a day after Tyler Skaggs’ death
5 years, 6 months ago

Angels and Rangers will play with heavy hearts a day after Tyler Skaggs’ death

LA Times  

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs towels off before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium on May 11, 2018. 1 / 17 Fans create a makeshift memorial for Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. 2 / 17 Fans place flowers at a growing memorial for Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. 3 / …

Column: Remembering Tyler Skaggs from his Santa Monica High days
5 years, 6 months ago

Column: Remembering Tyler Skaggs from his Santa Monica High days

LA Times  

Tyler Skaggs was a free-spirited, easily approachable Santa Monica teenager when I first met him in 2008 after hearing about a tall, rapidly developing left-handed high school baseball pitching prospect. At Santa Monica High, his velocity kept rising, so much so that professional baseball rather than college baseball became his No. I will remember the smile and spirit he always …

Prominent Major League Baseball players who died during their careers
5 years, 6 months ago

Prominent Major League Baseball players who died during their careers

LA Times  

A look at Angels who have died while active and at other prominent MLB players who died while still playing in the majors or minors. Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead Monday in Texas. Angels Pitcher Nick Adenhart, 22, car accident, 2009 Outfielder Lyman Bostock, 27, shot to death, 1978 Shortstop Mike Miley, 23, car accident, 1977 Infielder …

Sports world reacts to the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs
5 years, 6 months ago

Sports world reacts to the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs

LA Times  

Angels fan Reza Agahi of Anaheim spends a quiet moment at Angel Stadium after learning of pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ death on Monday. I’m sick — Phil Hughes July 1, 2019 Our deepest sympathies are with the family of Tyler Skaggs & the entire @Angels organization. pic.twitter.com/Zrb68VPdqf — Nelson Cruz July 1, 2019 Angels fans pay their respects to Tyler Skaggs …

Timeline of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ career in professional baseball
5 years, 6 months ago

Timeline of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs’ career in professional baseball

LA Times  

Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs delivers during a game against the Texas Rangers on May 25. Here’s a look back at Skaggs’ career in professional baseball, which began with the starter being drafted by the Angels in 2009 then being traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010. 2009 season: Had a 1.80 ERA in 10 innings with the Arizona League Angels …

Remembering Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, 10 years after his death
5 years, 9 months ago

Remembering Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart, 10 years after his death

LA Times  

The path wasn’t clear, but the destination was not in doubt. Joe Saunders, a former Angels pitcher whose clubhouse locker was next to Adenhart’s, thinks Nick would have been a solid starter for five or six years before moving to the bullpen — like Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz — and becoming a dominant setup man or closer. “I took Nick Adenhart, …

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