Mike Krukow prepares for retirement from Giants broadcast booth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Mike Krukow, the San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former pitcher, is set to retire after the season finale on Sunday. After 37 years in the role, Krukow reflects on his career and personal challenges, including his battle with inclusion body myositis. His retirement comes alongside the news of his longtime broadcasting partner Duane Kuiper undergoing treatment for throat cancer. They plan a farewell celebration during the last weekend of the season, marking a significant change for the Giants' broadcast team.
- •Krukow retires after 37 years with the Giants.
- •He faces challenges from inclusion body myositis.
- •Longtime partner Duane Kuiper is treated for throat cancer.
- •A farewell celebration is planned for this weekend.
- •Krukow and his family will move to Reno after retirement.
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