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

A memorial service will be held later this morning for former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Glendale, Ariz. Teammates and the friends made through his years in baseball are gathering to celebrate his life.

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.

Brian Matusz, once a promising MLB prospect and former Baltimore Orioles pitcher, passed away on January 6 at age 37. According to a Phoenix police report obtained by the Baltimo

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 death of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz earlier this month shocked the sports world and left a family in mourning. Now, a just-released police report is illuminating some of the circumstances around the player's passing.

A recently obtained police report suggests that the former MLB ace died of a suspected drug overdose in his home in Arizona last week.

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

Former No. 4 overall pick in 2008 Brian Matusz died Jan. 6, likely the result of a drug overdose according to Phoenix police. He was 37.

Former MLB pitcher Brian Matusz reportedly died of a drug overdose in Arizona earlier this month. The former Baltimore Orioles player was found dead in his home by his mother with a white ...

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.