Suspended Orioles announcer Kevin Brown breaks silence on punishment from team

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The Baltimore Orioles suspended television play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown for what they felt was commentary that was too negative against the team, immediately drawing backlash.

Brown is slated to be back in the booth tonight when the O's take on the Seattle Mariners out west.

Before he gets on the microphone again, though, Brown addressed recent reports of his relationship with the team.

In a series of posts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, Brown said his relationship with the team is "wonderful" despite the apparent bump in the road and what Brown says are recent reports stating otherwise.

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Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown emcees pregame activities during the team's home opener at Oriole Park at Camden Yards April 7. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)

"O’s fans – I’m a storyteller. And never want to be a part of the story," Brown wrote. "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.

"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.

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"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