The Kevin Brown saga in Baltimore is over, but won’t be forgotten.
The play-by-play announcer was suspended by the Orioles for the worst reason — for pointing out the franchise’s struggles against the Tampa Bay Rays before a MASN game. Fellow broadcasters spoke out immediately, rightfully ripping Orioles ownership for the move, and fans made sure to have their voices heard with “FREE KEVIN BROWN!” chants
Brown will reportedly return for Friday’s game, and the broadcaster released a statement on X that told “everyone [to] disregard the distracting noise of the past few days,” and that reports of any bad relationship with the O’s are untrue.
Here’s what he said:
O’s fans – I’m a storyteller. And never want to be a part of the story. The most compelling story in baseball right now is the story of the league-leading Baltimore Orioles – the best, most exciting young team in the American League.
— Kevin Brown (@kevinnbrown) August 11, 2023
Unfortunately, recent media reports have mischaracterized my relationship with my adopted hometown Orioles. The fact is that I have a wonderful relationship with the organization, and our ownership and front office has fully supported me since 2019 when I first came aboard.
— Kevin Brown (@kevinnbrown) August 11, 2023
I ask that everyone disregard the distracting noise of the past few days. I have worked closely with O’s SVP Greg Bader for the past four years, and John Angelos and I have a solid dialogue based on mutual respect. We are all good here in Birdland!
— Kevin Brown (@kevinnbrown) August 11, 2023
I am proud to be an Oriole and call Baltimore home, and there is no place in baseball I’d rather be now and for the long haul. Go O’s!
— Kevin Brown (@kevinnbrown) August 11, 2023
