BALTIMORE (AP) — Brian Matusz, the left-handed pitcher who spent eight seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Baltimore Orioles as they returned to prominence a decade ago, has died.

The Baltimore Orioles are mourning the loss of former pitcher and "cherished teammate" Brian Matusz, whom the team announced has died at 37. The team shared the news Jan. 7 in a post on social media.

The cause of death of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely is a drug overdose, The Baltimore Banner reported. A report from the Phoenix Police Department, obtained by the ...

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely died from a drug overdose, according to a report from the Phoenix Police Department acquired by the Baltimore Banner. Matusz, a St. Mary's High ...

For former Orioles closer Zack Britton, returning to Sarasota as a spring training guest instructor brought back memories of Brian Matusz. "He really took me under his wing like a big brother," ...

For former Orioles closer Zack Britton, returning to Sarasota as a spring training guest instructor brought back memories of ...

Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-Imagn Images Brian Matusz, a left-hander who spent most of his eight-year Major League Baseball career with the Baltimore Orioles, died Tuesday. He was 37.