Who is Kevin Brown? Why was the MLB announcer suspended? Learn all there is to know.
The Baltimore Orioles are having a great time in the MLB at the moment. They’re the best team in the American League to this point in the season, the “Bird Bath” fan section has been both a smash hit and a highlight of a very fun team, they still have one of the best farm systems in baseball and they have MLB’s most exciting prospect in Jackson Holliday.
And yet, Monday, a report came out that sadly reminded Orioles fans not everything can be perfect: They’re still owned by the Angelos family. Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown, the lead play-by-play commentator for Orioles RSN MASN, hasn’t been calling games on TV since July 23, after the Orioles’ series against the Rays. The Athletic reported he is expected to return to the booth on Aug. 11.
According to a report by Baltimore-area blogger Matt Jergensen, Brown was “suspended indefinitely” for saying “the Orioles have won more games against (the Rays) this season than the last two combined.” For the sake of clarity, Brown was referring to the Orioles’ record at Tropicana Field: The Orioles were 2-7 there in 2022 and 1-9 in 2021. In 2023, they’re 4-2.
The reported reason for Brown’s suspension is remarkably confusing, and seems to show a misunderstanding of production processes — along with a rejection of reality. Not being bad is a relatively new thing for these Orioles.
What happened to Kevin Brown after his suspension?
Brown called games for the radio after the comment, a relegation of sorts.
Brown remains suspended for what’s reportedly a violation that may be the most picayune excuse ever to discipline an on-air talent: telling viewers the team is performing far better than it was in recent years.
As it turns out, the Athletic also reported ownership has punished broadcasters for similarly minor offenses, such as not wearing Orioles gear and mentioning players no longer with the team.
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