Former Baltimore Orioles player Brian Matusz died on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the team announced in a statement. He was 37.

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BALTIMORE — Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely died last week of a drug overdose, according to Phoenix police. Matusz, 37, died Jan. 6 at his home in Arizona. His mother, Elizabeth Matusz, found him with drug paraphernalia on the floor next to his body and a white substance in his mouth,

The death of former Orioles and Cubs pitcher Brian Matusz stunned many in and around Major League Baseball last week; his cause of death has now been revealed.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz reportedly died from an apparent drug overdose, according to a report.

Born in Grand Junction, Colorado, Matusz became a standout pitcher at the University of San Diego. His exceptional collegiate performance led the Baltimore Orioles to select him with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft. Just over a year later, Matusz made his MLB debut on August 4, 2009.

The Orioles and fans across baseball paid their respects to long-time Baltimore pitcher Brian Matusz, who passed away at 37.

Former No. 4 overall pick in 2008 Brian Matusz died Jan. 6, likely the result of a drug overdose according to Phoenix police. He was 37.

Brian Matusz, the left-handed pitcher who spent eight seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago, has died. He was 37. The Orioles ...

Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz reportedly died of a drug overdose in Arizona earlier this month. The former Baltimore Orioles player was found dead in his home by his mother with a white ...

Brian Matusz, the left-handed pitcher who spent eight seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago, has died. He was 37.The Orioles ...

Sports broadcasting icon Bob Uecker, the longtime voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, died Thursday, the MLB franchise announced. He was 90.