Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely died of a drug overdose, according to our media partner The Banner, citing a report from the Phoenix Police Department.

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 major league left-hander Brian Matusz has died. He was 37. Matusz spent eight seasons in the majors, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago.

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

Brian Matusz, a former Orioles left-handed pitcher and first-round draft pick, has died, the ballclub announced Tuesday. He was 37. Matusz pitched parts of eight seasons in Baltimore after the club selected him with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 draft.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz has died, the team announced Tuesday night. He was 37. No cause of death was given. MASN's Roch Kubatko relayed that Matusz died Tuesday morning.

With reports of the death of the professional baseball pitcher Brian Matusz circulating online and beyond, people are wondering what happened. Matusz was a Major League Baseball (MLB) player affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles from 2009 to 2016.

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.

The cause of death for former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz was revealed in a report in the Baltimore Banner on Monday. He died of a drug overdose.

The cause of death of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely is a drug overdose, The Baltimore Banner reported.

Brian Matusz, the former Baltimore Orioles pitcher who died last week at 37, likely died from a drug overdose, according to a Phoenix police report obtained by the 'Baltimore Banner' and 'Baltimore Sun.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died of a suspected drug overdose, according to the Phoenix Police Department.