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Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announces he will retire at end of 2026 season
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· August 6, 2026
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Key takeaway He has been a familiar presence at Oracle Park for nearly three decades.
Mike Krukow, a longtime Giants broadcaster, has announced his retirement at the end of the 2026 season. He has been a familiar presence at Oracle Park for nearly three decades. Krukow is known for his warm greetings to everyone from players to ushers and security guards.
He is also recognized as part of the broadcasting duo Kruk and Kuip, which has been a part of multiple generations of Giants fans. Krukow's retirement from the broadcast booth is due to physical limitations from a degenerative condition. Further details about Krukow's plans and future involvement with the Giants organization are available from the team's announcement.
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Category: parks Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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