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One year later LA Angels and fans mourn the death of Tyler Skaggs

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY 25: Tyler Skaggs #45 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches in the first inning of the game against the Chicago White Sox at Angel Stadium on July 25, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

July 1st, 2019 was a very dark day in LA Angels history. We got the shocking news that a 27-year old pitcher, Tyler Skaggs was found dead in his Texas hotel room.

The next few days seemed liked they dragged on forever for the LA Angels. The players, coaching staff, and front office were devastated by the news.