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.

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Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz's Cause of Death Revealed in New Report

The cause of death of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely is a drug overdose, The Baltimore Banner reported Tuesday. Police say he was found in his Phoenix, Ariz., home with drug paraphernalia near his body.

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Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely died from drug overdose, police say

It is believed that former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz died of a drug overdose, according to a Phoenix police report obtained by the Baltimore Banner.

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Derek Jeter’s Dating History (1:21) Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz, who played for the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs, died earlier this month. He was 37 years old.Matusz, who died on January 6, was reportedly found dead in his Arizona home by his mother. It is now believed that the left-handed pitcher died of a drug overdose.The former Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs pitcher, who played in the Major Leagues from 2009-16, was found dead …

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Former MLB Player Found Dead From Drug Overdose At 37

The pitcher's mother found her son dead at his home on Jan. 6, according to the police reportKevin C. Cox/Getty Brian Matusz in February 2014Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz likely died from a drug overdose, according to a Phoenix police report. Matusz, who played most of his career with the Baltimore Orioles, was 37.Matusz died on Jan. 6 at his home. He was discovered by his mother, Elizabeth Matusz, according to the Phoenix police report obtain…

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Brian Matusz, Former Orioles Pitcher, Likely Died from Overdose, Phoenix Police Say: Reports

New details have emerged in the death of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz.

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New details emerge in death of ex-Orioles first-round pick at 37

Former Orioles and Cubs pitcher Brian Matusz likely died from a drug overdose, according to a police report.The Phoenix Police Department, in a report obtained by the Baltimore Banner, said Matusz was found dead in his Arizona home on Jan. 6 by his mother, who had come to check on him. The report says Matusz's body was found on a couch in an upstairs loft with a white substance in his mouth and drug paraphernalia on the floor nearby.The Orioles …

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Former Orioles and Cubs pitcher Brian Matusz likely died of drug overdose, police say

On January 6, 2025, former Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs pitcher Brian Matusz died at the age of 37. The Phoenix-native played for eight seasons between the majors and the minors.

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How did Brian Matusz die? Police report on death of ex-Orioles & Cubs pitcher released

Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz — best known for his years on the mound with the Baltimore Orioles — died from an apparent overdose … TMZ Sports has confirmed. 
Our sources tell us Matusz was found dead at his Phoenix, Ariz. residence on Jan. 6 … with a white substance around his mouth and drug paraphernalia — including a straw, lighter and aluminum foil — near his right hand. 
Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriol…

Former Orioles Pitcher Brian Matusz's Cause of Death Revealed in New Report

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