Kevin Brown suspension: Sportscaster Al Michaels demands action from the Orioles, suggests suspending 'doofus' behind the decision

After Kevin Brown, the announcer for the Baltimore Orioles, was apparently banned for remarks he made on-air last month, broadcasters from all around Major League Baseball voiced their support for him.

Michael Kay, Gary Cohen, Jason Benetti, Dave O'Brien and Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Michaels used their platforms to voice their support for Brown and their dissatisfaction with the Orioles.

On ESPN's Outside The Lines, Al Michaels said he thought the suspension was a joke when he first heard about it.

“When I heard and read about it, Jeremy, I thought that it was either a joke or there was something much more insidious behind the suspension,” said Michaels. "And now that I realize that it had everything to do with what was said about Tampa Bay and playing the Rays. I agree, there should be a suspension here. They should suspend the doofus that suspended Kevin Brown."

Al Michaels: "They should suspend the doofus that suspended Kevin Brown.” by u/nailbiter111 in baseball

It does appear like Brown will return to the Orioles broadcast booth later this week; he is expected to call their game against the Seattle Mariners on August 11.

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What remarks did Kevin Brown make about the Orioles?

Kevin Brown, who is in his seventh season as a member of the organization's broadcast team, was given an indefinite suspension for some seemingly innocent comments he made about the Orioles' record against the Tampa Bay Rays on the road.

He discussed the Orioles' struggles against the Rays, pointing out that they had a 0-15-1 in their last 16 series at Tropicana Field.

"The Orioles have won more games against them this season than the last two combined," he added.

Brown was not present for the next series.