The former MLB reporter mourned the stunning death of her friend and former Orioles pitcher on Wednesday with a series of emotional messages on social media.

Buck Showalter said he spoke with many of Brian Matusz’s teammates during his eight-year Orioles career after learning of his death.

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.

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

Former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz, 37, passed away on January 7.The left-handed pitcher was selected fourth overall in the 2008 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Or

Matusz pitched parts of eight seasons in Baltimore after the club selected him with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 draft.

Brian Matusz, who spent 8 years pitching for the Baltimore Orioles, has died, the MLB organization shared in a statement.

Baltimore took Matusz with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft out of the University of San Diego and he made his major league debut a year later.

Phoenix police are investigating the stunning death of former Orioles pitcher Brian Matusz. He was 37. “I can confirm we responded to a dead body call at a home near 44th Street and Campbell Avenue” at about 2:45 p.

Left-hander Brian Matusz, a 2008 first-round draft pick who spent most of his eight-year career with the Orioles, died Tuesday at 37.

Brian Matusz, a former Orioles left-handed pitcher and first-round draft pick, died Tuesday, the ballclub announced. He was 37. Matusz pitched parts of eight seasons in Baltimore after the club selected him with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2008 draft.