Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire after 2026 season

Beloved San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former major league pitcher Mike Krukow will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 season, ending a 36-year tenure in the broadcast booth. The 74-year-old announced his decision on Thursday, August 6, 2026, through a statement released by the team.

Krukow, one half of the iconic "Kruk and Kuip" duo with longtime partner Duane Kuiper, cited his long-term battle with a degenerative muscle disease as a factor in his decision. He was diagnosed with inclusion body myositis approximately 21 years ago, a condition he first publicly revealed in 2014. The progressive disease has limited his travel in recent years, confining him to studio work for road games, but he continued to call home games with his characteristic energy and insight.

In his statement, Krukow expressed profound gratitude. "Jennifer and I have been so blessed to be able to stay in the game for as long as we have," he said, referring to his wife. "We are bracing for the emotional hits we know we are going to feel in the next few weeks." He added that he and his wife wonder if it's possible to convey how deeply they love and respect the Giants family.