before he and his teammates were to begin an opening game, their game postponed as shock and grief set in from texas to his home field in anaheim. >> for him to pass away at such a young age, it's hard. >> just honoring him, he earned our respect pitching. >> reporter: major league baseball, his team, those he played against and those he never knew took to social media to express their sorrow for number 45. his teammate and all-star remembering him as a great teammate, friend and person who will forever remain in our hearts. we love you, 45, he tweeted. all-star pitchr for the toronto blue jays tweeted rip, tyler skaggs, heart breaking, man. makes me stick to my stomach. prayers for family and friends. police reportedly ruling out foul play or suicide. he had so much to live for.