Kelsey Wingert Was Let Go By the Braves, and Fans Are Furious
Fox Sports South has decided to part ways with sideline reporter Kelsey Wingert, according to The Athletic. It's a move no one seems to understand, as Wingert was a popular part of Atlanta Braves broadcasts.
The Braves make decisions when it comes to their broadcasts, so this was their call. The decision to remove Wingert actually came in December and some in the organization were informed of the decision. Wingert wasn't told until later.
Fans and fellow reporters have questioned the decision. Check out some of the backlash against the decision on Twitter:
Considering how popular Kelsey Wingert is with #Braves fans, this move surprised a lot of folks.https://t.co/qtd4cOFfva
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) February 19, 2020
Why in the entire hell would the Braves let Kelsey Wingert go? That is truly disappointing.
— Jeañña (@jeannathomas) February 19, 2020
When you find out Kelsey Wingert has been let go by the #Braves pic.twitter.com/xrvkWHQT4I
— SportsTalkATL.com (@SportsTalkATL) February 19, 2020
Wow! HUGE MISTAKE Braves part ways with sideline reporter Kelsey Wingert – The Athletic https://t.co/Qho0ydFrrY
— Tammy (@Brava10) February 19, 2020
Losing Kelsey wingert was the Braves biggest offseason loss.
— Layton Butler (@ImNotLaytonK) February 19, 2020
Braves part ways with sideline reporter Kelsey Wingert – The Athletic
— The Me (@18_4_LIFE) February 19, 2020
What the hell? She was 1000% a fan favorite... ? https://t.co/85d2rPdbcK
The Braves are making a mistake letting Kelsey Wingert go. She was the best of the bunch at doing the job.
— Bradley Smith (@bdubsmitty) February 19, 2020
Unreal. @KelsWingert you will be missed! @Braves what is the reason?!
— Jason Downey (@JasonDowneyBOE) February 19, 2020
Braves part ways with sideline reporter Kelsey Wingert – The Athletic https://t.co/kdGb1l5LTv
Theres like one person on the braves entire broadcast staff that can coherently talk and they had the audacity to let go of kelsey wingert. like brian jordan cant even finish his sentence with out rambling
— cody (@bravescody) February 19, 2020
Why in the world with the Braves organization fire arguably the most popular personality the Braves had?? I’m in mourning..... https://t.co/AVtZLJGLL6
— Pat Chastain (@PatChastain2) February 19, 2020
Fans are so upset they've already started a petition to reverse the decision. I doubt that's going to work.
The odd thing here is how the Braves finally let this slip during spring training. Shouldn't this have been publicly announced months ago? It makes no sense to sit on this news for so long.
Fans are clearly not happy and it appears Wingert's media colleagues are questioning the decision as well.