Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, who also spent time with the Diamondbacks, was found dead on Monday, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

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 in Phoenix.

BALTIMORE — Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely died last week of a drug overdose, according to Phoenix police. Matusz, 37, died Jan. 6 at his home in Arizona. His mother, Elizabeth Matusz, found him with drug paraphernalia on the floor next to his body and a white substance in his mouth,

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

Brian Matusz, who starred at Phoenix St. Mary's, pitched from 2009-16 for the Baltimore Orioles. He was found dead Monday.

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.

Phoenix police Sgt. Phil Krynsky said in a statement to NBC News. "The deceased person found was indeed 37-year-old Brian Matusz." Matusz signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona ...

Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely died last week of a drug overdose, according to Phoenix police.Matusz, 37, died Jan. 6 at his home in Arizona. His mo

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 Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz likely died of a drug overdose, according to our media partner The Banner, citing a report from the Phoenix Police Department.

Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, a St. Mary's High standout who was the 2005 Arizona Player of the Year, was found dead in Phoenix on Monday, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Brian’s family and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.” Matusz died Monday in Phoenix ... of the next season with the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Triple-A team ...