Some Orioles fans suspicious of statement from suspended announcer Kevin Brown

Orioles fans are suspicious of statement from suspended announcer

Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown released a statement on Friday after his controversial suspension made headlines earlier this week, and many fans are not buying his response.

Brown reportedly drew the ire of Orioles brass after simply stating facts during a July 23 broadcast. The incident in question can be seen here.

The Orioles allowed Brown to return to the booth on Friday for the team’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners. Hours before his first broadcast since at least July 30, Brown went on Twitter to try and defuse the tension surrounding his suspension.

In a 4-tweet thread, Brown emphasized that he did not want to take any attention away from the league-leading Orioles. He further stated that his relationship with the Orioles had been “mischaracterized.”

“Unfortunately, recent media reports have mischaracterized my relationship with my adopted hometown Orioles,” said Brown. “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.

“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!”

A few Orioles fans were convinced that Brown likely did not make the statement under his own volition. Some even likened it to a kidnapping or hostage situation.