Giants’ Legendary Krukow-Kuiper Broadcast Duo Get Contract Extensions Through 2026: “The Voices of Our Summers Aren’t Done Yet”
In a rare moment of pure joy amid a turbulent San Francisco Giants offseason, the team has announced that beloved broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper affectionately known across the Bay as Kruk and Kuip have signed contract extensions to remain with the club through the 2026 MLB season.
For Giants fans, this news hits like a home run into McCovey Cove. In an era of constant change from player turnover to front-office shakeups the return of the legendary duo ensures one comforting truth: the voices that defined generations of baseball in San Francisco aren’t going anywhere just yet.
> “It’s more than baseball. It’s family,” said Kuiper in a statement. “We’ve been doing this together for decades, and it still feels like a privilege every single night.”
Krukow, who has battled a rare muscle disease (inclusion body myositis) for years, echoed that sentiment with his trademark humor.
> “They told us we could go through 2026 I told them I’ll stop when I stop laughing,” Krukow joked. “Every game with Kuip is still the best seat in the house.”
A Partnership Like No Other
Kruk and Kuip’s chemistry is the stuff of baseball folklore. Both former players turned broadcasters, they began calling Giants games together in 1994, transforming the booth into a blend of storytelling, sharp analysis, and unfiltered friendship. Their easy banter, inside jokes, and heartfelt love for the game have turned even the toughest seasons into something fans could still smile through.
Whether it was Barry Bonds’ chase for 756, the chaos of the 2010 World Series run, or quiet summer nights filled with stories about “the ball dude” or “that seagull in left,” the duo captured the essence of baseball as shared experience.
A Gift to the Fans
In a year marked by uncertainty from Bob Melvin’s emotional exit to front-office drama surrounding Buster Posey and Brandon Hyde’s reported hiring this extension feels like a symbolic anchor for the franchise and its fans.
Giants CEO Greg Johnson released a short statement praising the pair’s impact:
> “Kruk and Kuip are not just broadcasters; they are part of what makes Giants baseball special. Their passion, humor, and humanity have connected generations of fans to the team. We’re honored they’ll continue to be part of our story.”
A Legacy Beyond the Booth
With this deal, Kruk and Kuip will approach an astonishing 32 years together behind the mic a milestone that puts them among the longest-tenured broadcast duos in MLB history.
Even as Krukow’s health has limited his travel in recent seasons, the Giants have continued to adapt, ensuring he remains a visible and integral part of broadcasts from his home studio.
> “I might not be in the park every night,” Krukow said, “but when I hear Kuip’s voice, I’m there.”
Fans React with Pure Emotion
Social media erupted with love and gratitude. One fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
> “The Giants could go 0–162 and I’d still tune in for Kruk and Kuip. That’s how much they mean to this city.”
Another added:
> “Through championships and heartbreaks, they’ve been the soundtrack of our summers. Giants baseball wouldn’t be the same without them.”
“Grab Some Pine, Meat” Forever
As the Giants work to rebuild their roster and redefine their identity on the field, one thing remains beautifully constant: the laughter, storytelling, and warmth that flow from the Krukow-Kuiper booth.
For at least two more seasons, those words that have become as familiar as the fog rolling over McCovey Cove will keep echoing through living rooms across the Bay:
> “Grab some pine, meat.”
“Bye-bye, baby.”
And with that, Giants fans can exhale at least one cherished piece of San Francisco baseball history is staying right where it belongs.
