Mike Krukow announces retirement from Giants broadcasting after this season
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow has announced his retirement effective at the end of this season. Krukow, a former major league pitcher, has been part of an iconic broadcasting duo with Duane Kuiper for the past four decades. The announcement was made through a statement released by the team on August 6, 2026. Further details about his farewell plans and season celebrations are anticipated.
- •Mike Krukow announces retirement effective at the end of the season.
- •He has been a broadcaster for the Giants for four decades.
- •Krukow collaborated with Duane Kuiper in the booth.
- •The announcement was made on August 6, 2026.
- •Details on farewell celebrations are expected.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow reveals most heartbreaking part of retirement announcement
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Giants give Mike Krukow special Oracle Park tribute following retirement announcement
- 8:45 PMESPN MLB — Longtime Giants broadcaster Krukow to retire
- 8:15 PMSan Francisco Chronicle — Award-winning Giants announcer Mike Krukow shares decision to retire after this season - San Francisco Chronicle
- 7:24 PMYahoo Sports — Beloved longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire at the end of the season
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announces retirement at end of 2026 season
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Krukow to step away from Giants broadcasts following 2026 season
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Krukow announces that he’ll retire at the end of the season
"Beloved longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former major league pitcher Mike Krukow is stepping away from the booth after this season following a nearly four-decade run. The 74-year-old Krukow made the announcement Thursday that this year would be his last, expressing gratitude from him and wife, Jennifer. Krukow said he expects an emotional farewell over the final stretch of the season, saying, “Jennifer and I are wondering if it is even possible to let everyone know how deeply we love and respect our Giants family.”
"Longtime San Francisco Giants color commentator Mike Krukow will retire following the 2026 season, ending a legendary era for Giants broadcasts. Krukow has been part of the Giants booth since 1990, serving as a full-time broadcaster since 1994. A seven-time Emmy Award winner, Krukow is perhaps best known for his partnership with Duane Kuiper, whom…
"Longtime San Francisco Giants color commentator Mike Krukow announced this week that he will retire following the 2026 season, ending a legendary era for the Giants’ TV booth. Krukow has been part of the Giants’ booth since 1990 and has served as a full-time broadcaster since 1994. A seven-time Emmy Award winner, he is best…
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 2:30 PMGiants broadcaster Mike Krukow reveals most heartbreaking part of retirement announcement
Mike Krukow announced that he plans to retire from the broadcast booth at the end of the San Francisco Giants’ season. It’s the end of an era for San Francisco baseball, as Krukow has been with the team’s booth since 1990 and a full-time broadcaster with the team since 1994. The decision comes due to…
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:30 PMGiants give Mike Krukow special Oracle Park tribute following retirement announcement
Longtime San Francisco Giants color commentator Mike Krukow announced this week that he will retire following the 2026 season, ending a legendary era for the Giants’ TV booth. Krukow has been part of the Giants’ booth since 1990 and has served as a full-time broadcaster since 1994. A seven-time Emmy Award winner, he is best…
- ESPN MLBAug 6, 2026, 8:45 PMLongtime Giants broadcaster Krukow to retire
Beloved longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former major league pitcher Mike Krukow is stepping away from the booth after this season following a nearly four-decade run.
- San Francisco ChronicleAug 6, 2026, 8:15 PMAward-winning Giants announcer Mike Krukow shares decision to retire after this season - San Francisco Chronicle
Mike Krukow, half of the San Francisco Giants’ broadcast team with Duane Kuiper for the last 35 years, announced his decision to retire after the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:24 PMBeloved longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire at the end of the season
Beloved longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former major league pitcher Mike Krukow is stepping away from the booth after this season following a nearly four-decade run. The 74-year-old Krukow made the announcement Thursday that this year would be his last, expressing gratitude from him and wife, Jennifer. Krukow said he expects an emotional farewell over the final stretch of the season, saying, “Jennifer and I are wondering if it is even possible to let everyone know how deeply we love and respect our Giants family.”
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 6:30 PMLongtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announces retirement at end of 2026 season
Krukow spent more than 40 combined years with San Francisco as a player and broadcaster.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 6:00 PMMike Krukow to step away from Giants broadcasts following 2026 season
Longtime San Francisco Giants color commentator Mike Krukow will retire following the 2026 season, ending a legendary era for Giants broadcasts. Krukow has been part of the Giants booth since 1990, serving as a full-time broadcaster since 1994. A seven-time Emmy Award winner, Krukow is perhaps best known for his partnership with Duane Kuiper, whom…
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:43 PMMike Krukow announces that he’ll retire at the end of the season
The beloved broadcaster is calling it a career.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:30 PMLegendary Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire at season's end
Giants' beloved broadcaster is calling it quits after the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:09 PMLegendary Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow makes major announcement
The former major league pitcher has been half of an iconic broadcast duo in San Francisco for decades
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