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7:45 AM ET, July 2, 2019

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Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dead; Monday's game canceled  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — 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 was canceled just as the Angels released …
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Andy McCullough / Los Angeles Times:
Angels' Tyler Skaggs remembered for confidence, competitiveness and wit  —  Tyler Skaggs stood in front of an Angels logo a week ago, flanked by star teammate Shohei Ohtani and a translator.  They were filming a video to drum up All-Star support for another teammate, Tommy La Stella.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tyler Skaggs Passes Away At 27 Years Of Age  —  Tyler Skaggs passed away today at 27 years of age, according to an announcement from the Los Angeles Angels.  Tonight's scheduled game against the Rangers has been postponed.  MLBTR joins all those around the game in mourning his untimely loss.
MLB Baseball News, Scores, Standings …:
Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dead at 27; found in hotel room  —  Tyler Skaggs died Monday at the age of 27, stunning Major League Baseball and leading to the postponement of the team's game against the  —  Texas Rangers.  —  Skaggs was with the team in Texas when he was found unresponsive in his hotel room, police said.
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Bill Baer / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs dies at 27  —  The Angels have announced that pitcher  —  Tyler Skaggs died this morning in Texas.  Monday's series opener between the Angels and Rangers has been postponed.  In a statement,  —  the Angels said: … Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement:
Rob Bradford / WEEI:
Where do Red Sox go from here?  John Henry gives his perspective  —  LONDON — For John Henry, the London Series ended up being a microcosm of the Red Sox entire 2019 season — things on the field didn't go close to what he had planned.  —  Stream MLB games now on fuboTV.
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Lauren Campbell / NESN.com:
Breaking: Red Sox To Name Nathan Eovaldi Closer After Return From IL  —  TORONTO — The Boston Red Sox spent an off-day trying to recover from a transatlantic flight and two losses to the New York Yankees.  —  The bullpen again became a concern as the Yankees scored 22 runs in 12 2/3 innings …
Alex Speier / BostonGlobe.com:
Red Sox plan to call up righthander Trevor Kelley  —  The Red Sox are planning to call up righthander Trevor Kelley from Triple-A Pawtucket, according to multiple major league sources.  Kelley, a 25-year-old native of Providence, has been dominant for the PawSox, forging a 5-2 record and .96 ERA …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Orioles Select Tom Eshelman  —  The Orioles announced Monday that they've selected the contract of right-hander Tom Eshelman from Triple-A Norfolk.  Lefty Josh Rogers, who is sidelined with a UCL injury, was transferred to the 60-day IL to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
Discussion: School of Roch and Camden Chat
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Brewers Sign Drew Smyly  —  The Brewers announced today that they have signed southpaw Drew Smyly to a minor-league deal.  He had previously been designated for assignment and then released by the Rangers.  —  Smyly is due $7MM in total this year, but that cost will all be borne …
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Joe Kay / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Yelich hits 30th homer as Brewers rally to beat Reds 8-6  —  Christian Yelich singled with the bases loaded and hit his major league-leading 30th homer Monday night, helping the  —  Milwaukee Brewers rally for their sixth straight victory at Great American Ball Park, 8-6 over the  —  Cincinnati Reds.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
Will Graves / MLB Baseball News, Scores …:
Bell mashes 3 home runs, Pirates thrash Cubs 18-5  —  Josh Bell isn't worried about the Home Run Derby messing with the considerable mojo he's built during his breakout season.  Quite the opposite.  Bell is pumped for the chance to step into the batter's box and swing for the fences with everyone in baseball watching.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout
 
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