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Mike Krukow to Retire From Giants Broadcast Booth at Season’s End

He cited progression of inclusion‑body myositis as making continued game work unsafe, and the Giants have scheduled a Sept. 27 celebration at Oracle Park.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow speaks to fans during the Willie Mac Award ceremony, Image 2 shows Headshot of Jon Miller
Mike Krukow tips his cap after throwing a complete game for the Giants in a victory against the Pirates at Candlestick Park on May 14, 1985, in San Francisco.
Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper before a Giants game in the 1990s.
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Overview

  • Krukow announced Thursday, Aug. 6 that he will retire at the end of the 2026 season in a statement thanking fans and his wife Jennifer for their support.
  • He said his long‑running diagnosis of inclusion‑body myositis has reduced his mobility and travel and has made continuing to call games unsafe.
  • The Giants will honor Krukow before the final regular‑season game on Sept. 27 at Oracle Park and team CEO Larry Baer praised his decades of service to the franchise.
  • Duane Kuiper said he does not plan to retire with Krukow and expects to continue calling Giants games next season, leaving questions about who will succeed Krukow in the booth.
  • Krukow leaves a 36‑year local broadcasting legacy, multiple regional Emmys and several Ford C. Frick Award nominations, a record that has prompted renewed discussion about Hall of Fame recognition for the Krukow–Kuiper partnership.