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Los Angeles Angels (2002 World Series Champions)

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Coroner: Skaggs died of accidental overdose

A medical examiner in Texas has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office said in a report released Friday that Skaggs had the powerful painkillers fentanyl and oxycodone, along with alcohol, in his system.

The 27-year-old Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in the Dallas area July 1 before the start of what was supposed to be a four-game series against the Texas Rangers. The first game was postponed.

Skaggs' family released a statement on Friday suggesting a team employee was part of the investigation into the death.

"We are heartbroken to learn that the passing of our beloved Tyler was the result of a combination of dangerous drugs and alcohol," the statement said. "That is completely out of character for someone who worked so hard to become a Major League baseball player and had a very promising future in the game he loved so much.

"We are grateful for the work of the detectives in the Southlake Police Department and their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Tyler's death. We were shocked to learn that it may involve an employee of the Los Angeles Angels. We will not rest until we learn the truth about how Tyler came into possession of these narcotics, including who supplied them. To that end, we have hired attorney Rusty Hardin to assist us."

Entire article: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27501379/coroner-skaggs-died-accidental-overdose
 
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ScriptOhio said:
Coroner: Skaggs died of accidental overdose

A medical examiner in Texas has ruled that Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died from an accidental overdose of drugs and alcohol.

The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office said in a report released Friday that Skaggs had the powerful painkillers fentanyl and oxycodone, along with alcohol, in his system.

The 27-year-old Skaggs was found dead in his hotel room in the Dallas area July 1 before the start of what was supposed to be a four-game series against the Texas Rangers. The first game was postponed.

Skaggs' family released a statement on Friday suggesting a team employee was part of the investigation into the death.

"We are heartbroken to learn that the passing of our beloved Tyler was the result of a combination of dangerous drugs and alcohol," the statement said. "That is completely out of character for someone who worked so hard to become a Major League baseball player and had a very promising future in the game he loved so much.

"We are grateful for the work of the detectives in the Southlake Police Department and their ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding Tyler's death. We were shocked to learn that it may involve an employee of the Los Angeles Angels. We will not rest until we learn the truth about how Tyler came into possession of these narcotics, including who supplied them. To that end, we have hired attorney Rusty Hardin to assist us."

Entire article: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/27501379/coroner-skaggs-died-accidental-overdose
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Today Angels staffer Eric Kay was found guilty of providing the fatal drugs to Skaggs. He is going to be sentenced to at least 20 years in prison.
 
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DZ83CK said:
This was a criminal case. I presume you're not in favor of allowing people to distribute lethal doses of fentanyl willy nilly.
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Obviously not. My comment came from not realizing that Skaggs was a frequent drug user.

I thought it was a case of an accidental overdose of a properly prescribed med. I hadn't followed it since it first came out.
 
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Angels owner Arte Moreno takes franchise off market, won't sell team as Shohei Ohtani talks loom​




Arte Moreno, shown here with his wife, Carole, has apparently changed his mind about selling the Angels. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Arte Moreno, shown here with his wife, Carole, has apparently changed his mind about selling the Angels. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Five months after owner Arte Moreno declared "now is the time," the Los Angeles Angels announced Monday that the franchise is, in fact, not for sale.

The Angels released a statement on behalf of the Moreno family announcing the decision:
"During this process, it became clear that we have unfinished business and feel we can make a positive impact on the future of the team and the fan experience," the statement reads. " ... As discussions advanced and began to crystalize, we realized our hearts remain with the Angels, and we are not ready to part ways with the fans, players and employees."
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The change of heart comes after an Aug. 23 declaration from Moreno announcing that he was exploring selling the franchise.
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Angels owner Arte Moreno takes franchise off market, won't sell team as Shohei Ohtani talks loom

Moreno declared in August that "now is the time" when he announced he was exploring selling the franchise.
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