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Oakland A's Communications May 6, 2023Īccording to the network, Vince Cotroneo and Johnny Doskow share the A’s TV play-by-play duties while the incident is being reviewed.

The Oakland Athletics do not condone such language. The language used by Glen Kuiper during today’s pregame broadcast is unacceptable. We are working to address the situation.” “The language used by Glen Kuiper during today’s pregame broadcast is unacceptable. The A’s on Friday night denounced Kuiper’s use of the n-word - regardless of intent - while issuing a statement via their public relations Twitter account: He, as we all deserve a second chance🙏🏿 I know Glen, have worked with him over the years.

He, as we all deserve a second chance.”īob it could not have been said any better. “I know Glen, have worked with him over the years. “Bob it could not have been said any better,” Stewart tweeted on Saturday. Kuiper also received support from Dave Stewart, the former A’s ace who also has been a broadcasting colleague. I hope all of you will find it in yourselves to do the same!” And while I don’t pretend to know Glen’s heart do know that in my heart is one of forgiveness. Kendrick added, “The word is painful and has no place in our society. The future of Kuiper, the younger brother of Giants broadcaster and former player Duane Kuiper, has been a hot topic on social media, with calls for him to be fired immediately and others suggesting he misspoke.īob Kendrick, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, tweeted on Saturday afternoon that he met with Kuiper during his visit and the broadcaster was “genuinely excited” to be there. One of his brothers is San Francisco Giants announcer Duane Kuiper, a former major league player.Athletics’ Medina comes undone early, Miami wins 12-1 Kuiper was in his 20th season as the Athletics’ lead voice and had covered Bay Area baseball since 1992 for NBC Sports California, according to the team. “The Oakland Athletics do not condone such language. “The language used by Glen Kuiper during (Friday’s) pregame broadcast is unacceptable,” the team said in a statement. The Athletics had called Kuiper’s language “unacceptable.” I hope all of all you find it in yourselves to do the same!” And while I don’t pretend to know Glen’s heart I do know that my heart is one of forgiveness. The word is painful and has no place in our society. “I welcomed Glen to the NLBM yesterday and know he was genuinely excited to be here. “I’m aware of the unfortunate slur made by Glen Kuiper,” Kendrick said on May 6.

Just after the incident, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick issued a statement on Twitter. I hope you will accept my sincerest apologies.”ĬNN has not been able to reach Kuiper, who had been suspended since the remark, for comment on the latest development. Then I hear the same announcer say the guy’s name is Joe Garagiola. He apologized again the next day, saying, “I could not be more sorry and horrified by what I said. In Manila Garagiola heard an Armed Forces Radio broadcast touting a Cardinals farmhand as the greatest catcher since the invention of shin guards. Oakland Athletics' announcer suspended indefinitely after using racial slur of the Oakland Athletics works from the pressbox during the game against the Chicago White Sox at Hohokam Stadium on Main Mesa, Arizona. MESA, AZ - MARCH 8: Broadcaster Glen Kuiper Jr.

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