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Embarrassed Orioles To Reinstate Suspended Announcer (Who Did Nothing Wrong) On Friday

Author East Side Dave // Co-Host Of The Morning Rat Race
BALTIMORE, MD - MARCH 31: The Oriole Bird mascot waves a flag on the mound during Opening Day ceremonies before the start of the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on March 31, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Good morning, Sports fans!   Davey Mac here and we’ve got a busy Sports Report for ya this morning!   The Jets on TV!   ESPN creates a new sportsbook!   And more!   But first!

We’ve got an update on the story of Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown who was suspended by the team for simply delivering stats on how the Orioles have struggled against the Tampa Bay Rays in recent years.   Seriously.   That’s all he said.

 

The Orioles are sensitive, I guess, and they suspended Brown for giving these stats.   As a result…the Orioles organization find themselves in a whirlwind of controversy as tons of MLB announcers, radio hosts, sports commentators, and fans stuck up for Brown against the Orioles and apparently their thin-skinned owner John Angelos.   In fact, last night at the game, the fans started chanting “Free Kevin Brown” in order to support their announcer.

 

Well, sources familiar with the Orioles organization are saying that ownership is embarrassed by the P.R. disaster that they created…and the team will reinstate Brown for the Orioles game on Friday.   Meanwhile, Angelos and the Baltimore brass should be ashamed of themselves.   You can’t have announcers burying statistics or trying to fool people.   Also…the Orioles are in FIRST PLACE!   How can Angelos be so sensitive?!   Get a grip, Angelos!  (For the the detailed story and resulting fallout about this Orioles controversy CLICK THIS LINK).    I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!

Baltimore Orioles Introduce Mike Elias - News Conference

BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 19: John Angelos of the Baltimore Orioles smiles during a news conference introducing Mike Elias as the Orioles Executive Vice President and General Manager at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on November 19, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Let’s start with baseball…the Yankees took down the White Sox…7 to 1.   Aaron Judge slugged his 21st home run of the season…Kyle Higashiaoka hit his 7th homer of the year…and Clarke Schmidt pitched well to pick up the win…as the Yankees improve to 59 and 55.

New York Yankees v Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 08: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates a home run in the eighth inning in the game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on August 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, the Mets lost to the Cubs…3 to 2…as the Mets drop to 51 and 62 in this disappointing season.

Chicago Cubs v New York Mets

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 08: Mike Tauchman #40 of the Chicago Cubs reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the eighth inning of the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 08, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

The Phillies split a doubleheader with the Nationals yesterday.   In Game 1…the Phils won 8 to 4.   In Game 2, the Phillies fell to the Nats…5 to 4.

Washington Nationals v Philadelphia Phillies - Game Two

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 8: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals during Game Two of the doubleheader at Citizens Bank Park on August 8, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

 

Football.   Last night was the season premiere of Hard Knocks: New York Jets on HBO with the Jets front and center.   They’ll be the team featured on this excellent series.   Bottom line: the Jets are confident that they can finally get another Super Bowl.

New York Jets v Cleveland Browns

CANTON, OHIO – AUGUST 03: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on during a delay in the second half of the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the Cleveland Browns at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 3, 2023 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

College Football.   ACC Presidents met yesterday on whether to add Stanford and CAL to their conference.   The Big Ten has already brought in USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington as the PAC-12 dissolves.   Crazy.

Oregon v California

SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 24: Wide receiver Dwayne Stanford #88 of the Oregon Ducks picks up 13 yards and a first down against safety Michael Lowe #5 of the California Golden Bears in the first quarter on October 24, 2014 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Oregon won 59-41. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Basketball.   Team USA completed its five-day training camp ahead of the FIBA World Cup with a 117-74 thrashing of Puerto Rico recently.   New Team USA head coach Steve Kerr says he’s thrilled with the work his team has put in before the tournament begins.

2023 FIBA World Cup - USA Men's National Team v Puerto Rico

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 07: Jalen Brunson #11 of the United States drives against Tremont Waters #51 of Puerto Rico in the second half of a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Puerto Rico 117-74. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

ESPN has signed a licensing deal with Penn Entertainment to create ESPN BET, a sportsbook for audiences in the United States.   Penn will rebrand its current sportsbook to ESPN BET later this fall in the 16 states where it is licensed.   The rebrand will include a mobile app, website, mobile website and mutually agreed upon retail locations.

ESPN The Party - Inside

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – FEBRUARY 05: A view of the logo during ESPN The Party on February 5, 2016 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for ESPN)

That’s Today’s Davey Mac Sports Report! Catch previous Sports Reports in the Sports Report section for daily sports awesomeness!   BOOM!

Davey Mac Sports Report

 

10 Best NFL Teams Going Into the 2023 Season

  • 10. Baltimore Ravens

    I could have put these guys higher, as the Baltimore Ravens are solid in 2023. What they have that a lot of teams – even good teams – don’t have is a fantastic defense. As they say, defense wins games. So, they’re Super Bowl contenders, but I see them struggling against the teams coming up on this list.

  • 9. Detroit Lions

    Okay. You might say I’m a bit biased here, since I’m a Detroiter and a Detroit Lions fan. But, nearly every NFL critic has the Detroit Lions in their top 15 going into the new season. Some even having them winning the Super Bowl. I really think that Dan Campbell, Jared Goff and company have what it takes to make it to the playoffs the year. As for the Super Bowl? I could see them there in the next few years.

  • 8. Seattle Seahawks

    I kind of consider the Seattle Seahawks the surprise team for 2023. They tend to fly under the radar on best-of lists, but they’ve got one of the best offenses in the NFL. Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet are magic.

  • 7. Dallas Cowboys

    The Dallas Cowboys have been flirting with getting to the Super Bowl, and they’re almost there. They have a super tight defense, and now, their offense has solidified. They’ve got new star players in Stephon Gilmore, Brandin Cooks and Mazi Smith, which will certainly help.

  • 6. Buffalo Bills

    The Buffalo Bills were favorites to make it to the Super Bowl last season, but they fell towards the end of the season. Still, they’re one of the strongest teams in the league, and now, they have something to prove.

  • 5. San Francisco 49ers

    I know, I know. How could I put the San Francisco 49ers as low as No. 5 on this list? Many think they’ll go all the way this year. Hey, I think they’re strong and definitely Super Bowl Contenders. But, the teams that follow will be hard to beat. In any case, the 49ers’ coaching staff is fantastic, so that will help.

  • 4. Cincinnati Bengals

    The Cincinnati Bengals have been nickel-and-diming their way to the top. They have strong defenses and offenses, plus recently added left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to their defense roster. With their A-list roster of players and smart coaching staff, they could go all the way.

  • 3. New York Jets

    I’m ready for the hate mail. (But, please, don’t send it!) Pretty much every NFL critic has the New York Jets in their top 10, or even top five, this season. But, selecting them as No. 3 is stepping out on a limb a bit for me. That said, as a Lions fan, I’ve watched Aaron Rodgers over the years. I know he’s not always easy to take. But, he’s still one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league. Now, he’s with a new team, and that team is stacked. As I see it, the New York Jets could go all the way this season, or they could be a total flop. Flip a coin.

  • 2. Kansas City Chiefs

    While most NFL critics have the Kansas City Chiefs as their No. 1 pick going into the season, I’ve put them at No. 2. That said, they are so, so close to my No. 1 pick, so it could go either way. The Kansas City Chiefs were fantastic in the Super Bowl earlier this year. They took home a definitive win. They also still have a solid, strong roster, including the head of it all, Patrick Mahomes. I really think Mahomes is a modern-day Brady. He’s already proved himself on the field over and over again. Also, he’s still very young, so he could be an elite quarterback for years to come.

  • 1. Philadelphia Eagles

    Honestly, picking the No. 1 best NFL team going into the new season was very difficult. Any team in the top five could have had this slot. But, I’m going with the Philadelphia Eagles. Why? Well, we already know that they’re talented and a strong team. But, so are the other teams on this list. So, what sets them apart? I believe what sets them apart is that they’re hungry. After losing in the Super Bowl, Jalen Hurts are company are hungrier than ever to finish up that unsettled business. I think this is the year they’ll do it.

“East Side” Dave McDonald has been the co-host of The Morning Rat Race for the past ten years. A lifelong Monmouth County resident, Davey Mac was raised in Spring Lake and graduated from Monmouth University. Additionally, Davey Mac co-hosts The East Side Dave and Son Wrestling Show (which is available on WRAT.com and is nationally syndicated by Beasley Digital Media). Davey Mac is a mega-sports fan, crazy wrestling enthusiast, Star Wars obsessive, rock and roll freak, and all-around Pop Culture nut. From the hottest streaming shows to the best in live sports, Dave tries to watch everything.

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