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Alix Earle’s ex, former Angels utilityman Tyler Wade, retires from MLB

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Lewis, E. (2026, September 28). Alix Earle’s ex, former Angels utilityman Tyler Wade, retires from MLB. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/28/sports/alix-earles-ex-tyler-wade-retires-from-mlb/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-28 · by Edward Lewis

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Tyler Wade, the former Los Angeles Angels utility player who was previously in a high-profile relationship with influencer Alix Earle, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball at age 31. In an emotional X post on Monday, Wade thanked baseball for giving him more than he could have dreamed of and acknowledged the support from all teams and fans throughout his career. He played in 506 games over nine seasons with teams including the New York Yankees, Angels, Oakland A’s, and San Diego Padres before attempting to make the Texas Rangers’ roster this year.
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Tyler Wade, a former Los Angeles Angels utilityman and ex-boyfriend of model Alix Earle, has retired from Major League Baseball at age 31 after an emotional announcement on X. Wade began his career with the New York Yankees in 2017 before moving to the Angels in 2021, followed by brief stints with the Oakland A’s and the San Diego Padres.

In his retirement statement, Wade expressed gratitude towards baseball for exceeding his expectations. He highlighted the camaraderie among teammates, saying he would miss "the grind, the clubhouse, the competition, and being in the jungle every day with the guys." While his on-field career spanned multiple teams over six seasons, Wade gained significant media attention during his relationship with Earle, which lasted several months in 2022 before ending.

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Angels Los Angeles Angels MLB the New York Yankees the Oakland A’s

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Wade PERSON · 7× Earle PERSON · 2× MLB ORG · 2× Alix Earle PERSON · 1× Angels ORG · 1× Los Angeles Angels ORG · 1× Tyler Wade PERSON · 1× the New York Yankees ORG · 1× the Oakland A’s ORG · 1× the San Diego Padres ORG · 1×

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“And lastly,” Wade added in his statement, “to my teammates: I’m going to miss the grind, the clubhouse, the competition, and being in the jungle every day with the guys.”
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🔮 “You gave me more than I could have ever dreamed of.”
2026-09-29 · New York Post
Alix Earle’s ex, former Angels utilityman Tyler Wade, retires from MLB · assertive framing

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Tyler Wade, the former Los Angeles Angels utilityman who famously dated Alix Earle, has retired from MLB. asserted
who → date → MLB
The 31-year-old announced the career move in an emotional post on X on Monday afternoon, writing, “it’s time to move on.” “Thank you, baseball,” Wade said. asserted
Wade → announce → you
“You gave me more than I could have ever dreamed of.” uncertain
I → give → more
Wade was picked by the New York Yankees in the fourth round of the 2013 MLB draft and he went on to make his big league debut for the club in 2017. asserted
he → pick → 2017
He donned the pinstripes until 2021, when he was traded to the Angels. asserted
he → don → Angels
Wade went on to play for the Oakland A’s and the San Diego Padres, before he attempted to make the Texas Rangers’ major league roster this season. asserted
he → go → roster
In his retirement announcement, Wade thanked all of the teams he played for as well as “all the coaches, staff, trainers and fans who played a part in my career.” asserted
who → thank → career
“And lastly,” Wade added in his statement, “to my teammates: I’m going to miss the grind, the clubhouse, the competition, and being in the jungle every day with the guys.” asserted
I → add → guys
Off the field, Wade was perhaps most known for his short relationship with Earle. asserted
Wade → know → Earle
The two dated for several months in 2022 before splitting. asserted
two → date → 2022
Earle said during a 2023 episode of her “Hot Mess” podcast that they broke up because he had issues with her budding social media career. asserted
he → say → career
Wade played in a total of 506 games across nine MLB seasons. asserted
Wade → play → seasons
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