His mother told police that Brian, 37, had a history of drug abuse and recently made comments like “there is nothing left for me.”

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday that former pitcher Brian Matusz died at the age of 37. Matusz, who spent nearly his entire MLB career with

Baltimore took Matusz with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft out of the University of San Diego and he made his major league debut a year later.

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.

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.

Brian Matusz, who spent 8 years pitching for the Baltimore Orioles, has died, the MLB organization shared in a statement.

Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz, who passed away on January 6, died from a suspected drug overdose, according to a report from the Phoenix Police Department that was obtained by The Baltimore Banner. Matusz, who was 37, spent the majority of his eight-year career with the Baltimore Orioles.

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

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died last week from a likely drug overdose, according to a Phoenix Police Department report. He was 37.

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

BALTIMORE — Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely died last week of a drug overdose, according to Phoenix police.