NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died Monday in Texas at the age of 27, the American League team from Anaheim, Calif., said.
"It is with great sorrow that report that Tyler Skaggs passed away earlier today in Texas," the team said in a statement. "Tyler has, and always will be, an important part of the Angels Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carli and his entire family during this devastating time."
The Angels' game against the Texas Rangers on Monday night has been postponed.
Police in Southlake, Texas, said they "responded to a call of an unconscious male in a room in the Hilton hotel at 1400 Plaza Place. Officers arrived and found the male unresponsive and he was pronounced deceased at the scene."
Police said foul play is not suspected.