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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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.

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.

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.

New details have emerged in the death of former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz. Matusz, 37, died just more than a week ago back on January 6.

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

It's no secret the Baltimore Orioles are after starting pitching to try to shore up the rotation following the departure of their ace Corbin Burnes.

Former Baltimore Orioles All-Star closer Jorge Lopez has found a new home, signing a contract with the Washington Nationals. It's a one-year deal worth $3 million, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Matusz was drafted No 4 overall by the Orioles in 2008 and went on to play for the team for seven years. In 2016 he moved on to the Chicago Cubs ... remembered in Baltimore for his battles ...

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.