FOX Sports announcer Thom Brennaman was replaced on a broadcast Wednesday evening after he was heard using a homophobic slur on-air.
Brennaman, who calls Reds games for FOX Sports Ohio as well as some national games for FOX Sports, appeared to be unaware that the broadcast of a Reds-Royals game in Kansas City had returned from commercial break when he was heard referring to someplace as "the f** capital of the world."
The incident took place during the seventh inning in the first game of a doubleheader.
The 56-year-old play-by-play announcer, who's the son of former legendary Reds radio broadcaster Marty Brennaman, remained on the air for the start of the second game of the twinbill.
Brennaman later apologized during the third inning of the second game, saying he was "deeply ashamed" of his remarks, and acknowledged that his actions could lead to his dismissal, saying, "I don't know if I'm putting on this headset again."
MLB was aware of the situation but didn't immediately respond for comment, the Associated Press reported.