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.

The baseball world tragically lost Brian Matusz on Jan. 6. Matusz, who last appeared for the Chicago Cubs in his eight-year MLB career, was just 37 years old. O

Former Orioles and Cubs pitcher Brian Matusz likely died from a drug overdose, according to a police report.

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

No cause of death was immediately revealed, and police have launched a "death investigation" after the pitcher's body was found at his Phoenix home.

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.

A pitcher who was drafted in the first round of the 2008 draft and went on to pitch 280 games for the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs has reportedly died.

Brian Matusz, the former pitcher for Baltimore Orioles passed away at the age of 37. The announcement of his death was made public by Roch Kubatko of Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.

Brian Matusz, a former Baltimore Orioles pitcher who spent seven years with the MLB franchise, died on Tuesday, January 7 at the age of 37, although his cause of death has not yet

In 2016 he moved on to the Chicago Cubs, before finishing his career ... to learn of the passing of former Major League pitcher Brian Matusz.' The Orioles, meanwhile, also shared their own ...

Brian Matusz, who pitched for the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs during his MLB career, has died. He was 37 years old. The Orioles selected Matusz with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 MLB Amateur 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 reported that Matusz died Tuesday morning.