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.

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.

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. In a recent ...

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.

Matusz, who last appeared for the Chicago Cubs in his eight-year MLB ... something many former players deal with. Former Baltimore Orioles infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. was great friends with ...

Matusz went 2-3 with a 3.48 ERA in 63 relief appearances as the Orioles won the AL East. Baltimore traded Matusz to Atlanta early in the 2016 season, and he eventually caught on with the Cubs ...

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,

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

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 ...

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.

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