In a shocking turn of events, Baltimore Orioles play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown has been suspended indefinitely for comments he made on-air last month. Brown's suspension has sparked outrage among fellow broadcasters and fans alike, who believe the Orioles' decision was unjust and unwarranted.

The controversy began when Brown highlighted the Orioles' lack of success at Tropicana Field during a monologue before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Brown pointed out that in the last 16 series, the Orioles had a dismal record of 0-15-1 against the Rays. However, he also mentioned that with two wins in their last three games at the stadium, the Orioles had a chance to break that streak. While Brown's comments were simply stating facts about the team's performance, the Orioles apparently took offense to his remarks and suspended him indefinitely.

This decision was met with widespread criticism from broadcasters across Major League Baseball, who publicly expressed their support for Brown and condemned the Orioles' actions. SNY's Gary Cohen went as far as to say that the Orioles had "draped themselves in utter humiliation with the treatment" of Brown. He called the decision a “horrendous” one and questioned what the team was thinking. Cohen also pointed out that there are 29 other teams who would gladly welcome Brown as their announcer. Other broadcasters, including Michael Kay, Jason Benetti, and Dave O'Brien, also voiced their support for Brown and criticized the Orioles for diverting attention from the team's success. Kay called the Orioles “thin-skinned” and “unreasonable” for suspending Brown over his comments, while Benetti took a jab at the Orioles by mentioning the Yankees' record against them.

Meanwhile, Brown's suspension has been viewed as a distraction by Orioles fans, who believe it is unnecessary considering the team's impressive 70-42 record, the best in the American League. Many fans see the decision as a misstep by the Orioles' management, tarnishing the team's reputation and making them a laughingstock.

Despite the initial suspension, reports suggest that the Orioles may have walked back their decision in response to the backlash they received. It has been reported that Brown will return to the broadcast booth starting Friday when the Orioles face off against the Seattle Mariners. However, it remains unclear whether the Orioles' reversal was due to the pushback they received or other factors.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Orioles for comment but was redirected to MASN, the team's network. As of now, no official response has been received from MASN regarding the situation.

In conclusion, the suspension of Kevin Brown has caused a wave of controversy and criticism against the Baltimore Orioles. Brown's fellow broadcasters have rallied behind him, condemning the Orioles' decision and expressing their support. Orioles fans also view the suspension as a needless distraction from the team's success. While Brown is expected to return to the booth, the Orioles' motives for reinstating him remain unclear.