By Stig Editor
⚾ Kruk and Kuip Announce Final Season with Giants After New Agreement with Management
SAN FRANCISCO — June 11, 2025 — It’s the end of an era for San Francisco Giants fans.
Beloved broadcasting duo Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper, affectionately known as “Kruk and Kuip,” have officially announced that the 2025 MLB season will be their last behind the microphone for the Giants. The announcement comes as part of a new agreement finalized this week between the pair and Giants management.
The team confirmed the news in an emotional press conference at Oracle Park Tuesday morning, where Krukow and Kuiper were flanked by players, broadcasters, and longtime team executives.
“This booth has been home for over three decades,” Kuiper said, holding back tears. “But the time has come to step away and enjoy life beyond the ballpark.”
“We’ve had a hell of a run,” added Krukow. “We never thought it would last this long or mean this much to so many people. But every inning, every call, every laugh — it’s been an honor.”
Legends in the Booth
Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper have been the voices of Giants baseball for more than 30 years, combining sharp analysis, humor, and deep-rooted passion for the game. Kuiper, a former infielder, and Krukow, a former Giants pitcher, became synonymous with Bay Area baseball with their signature banter, nicknames, and emotional calls.
The pair have weathered decades of Giants highs and lows — from Barry Bonds’ home run chase to the dynastic championships of 2010, 2012, and 2014. Their chemistry in the booth has been described as “lightning in a bottle,” making them household names not just in San Francisco, but across baseball.
New Agreement: A Farewell Season Done Right
Under the new agreement with Giants management and NBC Sports Bay Area, Kruk and Kuip will call a reduced slate of games throughout the 2025 season, focusing on major matchups, rivalry series, and special tribute broadcasts. The agreement also includes several commemorative events throughout the year, culminating in a farewell celebration at Oracle Park during the final home series in September.
Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi praised the duo:
“Kruk and Kuip are Giants royalty. Their voices defined an era of baseball in San Francisco. This season, we honor not just their careers — but the joy they’ve brought to generations of fans.”
Fans React: ‘The Booth Will Never Be the Same’
The news sparked a wave of emotional reactions from fans across the Bay Area and beyond. Social media lit up with tributes, memories, and heartfelt messages using the hashtag #ThankYouKrukAndKuip.
“They made bad games bearable, and great games unforgettable,” one fan posted.
“My childhood was their voices,” another wrote. “They are the soundtrack of summer.”
What’s Next?
While neither Krukow nor Kuiper have announced retirement plans beyond the booth, both expressed interest in staying connected to the Giants community in part-time or ambassadorial roles. Kuiper hinted at writing a book, while Krukow suggested he may return occasionally for spring training commentary or alumni events.
Farewell, But Never Forgotten
As the 2025 season unfolds, every game called by Kruk and Kuip will carry a little more weight — and a lot more nostalgia. For Giants fans, the voices that guided them through decades of baseball are preparing to say goodbye — with the same grace, humor, and heart they brought to every pitch.
📻 Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper: One Last Season. One Final Call. Forever Giants.
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