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Duane Kuiper reflects on Mike Krukow's impending retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Duane Kuiper reflects on Mike Krukow's impending retirement

Summary

Duane Kuiper addressed the emotional impact of Mike Krukow's retirement announcement on KNBR, expressing that it hit him 'like a ton of bricks.' Krukow, diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disease, revealed he will retire at the end of the 2026 MLB season. Kuiper noted their lasting partnership since 1990 and emphasized the importance of their remaining time together. Fans provided Krukow with a standing ovation at Oracle Park following the announcement, with an official retirement ceremony planned for September 27 at the Giants’ season finale against the Dodgers.

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•Krukow announced his retirement at the end of the 2026 MLB season.
•Kuiper expressed sadness about the end of their partnership after decades together.
•Fans honored Krukow with a standing ovation at Oracle Park.
•An official retirement ceremony is scheduled for September 27.

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Everybody knows that nothing lasts forever. We try to ignore it, but we know it. The cliché is a cliché for a reason. Nobody can avoid the inevitability of impermanence. Even still, Duane Kuiper held out hope that he and Mike Krukow would be the exception to the rule and occupy the San Francisco Giants’…
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