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Brown, who was notoriously suspended from his job two weeks ago after the organization made a gaffe that he repeated on a broadcast, is set to return to calling O’s games on Friday night when the team squares off in Seattle against the Mariners.
During the July 23 game against the Tampa Rays, Brown read his game notes - which are provided by the team's PR staff - regarding the Orioles' recent history playing in St. Petersburg.
Ownership didn't appreciate him pointing out the previous futility of the team, and he was subsequently suspended, which led to an outcry from Orioles and baseball fans across the country.
His return on Friday comes days after chants of “Free Kevin Brown” echoed throughout Camden Yards as fans protested owner Peter Angelos’ decision to suspend the popular broadcaster over a seemingly benign error that was not Brown’s fault.
In advance of his return, Brown took to Twitter to remind O’s fans that he doesn’t want his ordeal to overshadow Baltimore’s magical season, which might be the best story in the league this season.
The Orioles currently sit atop the AL with a 71-44 record, second only to the Major League Leading Atlanta Braves, who have compiled a 72-41 record.
“I’m a storyteller. And never want to be 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,” he posted.
Brown reiterated that he has no ill-will toward the organization, and is ready to return to calling the action.
“Unfortunately, recent media reports have mischaracterized my relationship with my adopted hometown Orioles,” he continued. “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.”
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