Duane Kuiper plans to continue calling Giants games in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Duane Kuiper will not retire alongside Mike Krukow, who is ending his broadcasting career after this season. Kuiper, 76, expressed his desire to keep calling Giants games next season, even though he has navigated his own health challenges. While Krukow's absence will mark a significant change, Kuiper has experience filling in without his longtime partner. He has historically managed extended absences due to health issues but remains committed to continuing in the booth.
- •Mike Krukow's final season concludes with the current year.
- •Kuiper aims to maintain his role despite Krukow's retirement.
- •Kuiper has overcome health challenges to stay active on broadcasts.
- •Krukow has dealt with a progressive muscle disease impacting his career.
- •The duo has a long-standing broadcast partnership of 36 years.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Duane Kuiper won’t retire alongside Mike Krukow, plans to call Giants games in 2026
- 8:54 PMSan Francisco Chronicle — Duane Kuiper weighs in on Mike Krukow retiring from the Giants’ broadcast booth: ‘Friendship never ends’ - San Francisco Chronicle
"Mike Krukow’s final season in the Giants booth won’t double as Duane Kuiper’s. According to The Athletic, Kuiper, 76, said he has no intention to go out in tandem, even as Krukow steps away from broadcasting at season’s end. Kuiper has weathered his own health challenges in recent years, but he wants to keep calling…
"San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper isn’t going anywhere anytime soon while respecting his pal Mike Krukow’s decision to retire after the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 10:30 PMDuane Kuiper won’t retire alongside Mike Krukow, plans to call Giants games in 2026
Mike Krukow’s final season in the Giants booth won’t double as Duane Kuiper’s. According to The Athletic, Kuiper, 76, said he has no intention to go out in tandem, even as Krukow steps away from broadcasting at season’s end. Kuiper has weathered his own health challenges in recent years, but he wants to keep calling…
- San Francisco ChronicleAug 6, 2026, 8:54 PMDuane Kuiper weighs in on Mike Krukow retiring from the Giants’ broadcast booth: ‘Friendship never ends’ - San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper isn’t going anywhere anytime soon while respecting his pal Mike Krukow’s decision to retire after the 2026 season.
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