Dodgers Broadcasters Honored Retiring Mike Krukow
The Giants will hold a celebration for the longtime announcer at Oracle Park this Sunday.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Baseball
San Francisco fans will gather at Oracle Park to mark the end of Mike Krukow's 36-year run in the broadcast booth. Rival broadcasters from the Los Angeles Dodgers sent video tributes to recognize his long career.
Why it matters
Krukow has been a staple of the Giants' television presence for over three decades, serving as one half of the iconic broadcast duo alongside Duane Kuiper. His retirement concludes a tenure that spanned multiple generations of San Francisco baseball.
Krukow concludes his 36-year broadcasting career this season, marking half a century since he played alongside Rick Monday on the Chicago Cubs.
The players
Mike Krukow
The longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former pitcher who is retiring after 36 years.
Duane Kuiper
The longtime broadcast partner of Mike Krukow for the San Francisco Giants.
Rick Monday
A broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was teammates with Krukow on the Chicago Cubs 50 years ago.
Joe Davis
A play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers who recorded a tribute for Krukow.
Orel Hershiser
A color commentator for the Los Angeles Dodgers who recorded a tribute for Krukow.
The details
The tribute messages featured recorded remarks from Dodgers broadcasters Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser, as well as longtime announcer Rick Monday. The Giants have scheduled an official career celebration to take place at Oracle Park this Sunday during their game against the Dodgers. Fans attending the ballpark will have the opportunity to acknowledge the career of the former pitcher and broadcaster.
Timeline
August 2026: Mike Krukow announced his retirement from broadcasting.
September 27, 2026: The Giants will celebrate Krukow during a game against the Dodgers.
Across the Bay
Krukow's departure follows the tradition of long-tenured broadcasting careers that have defined Bay Area sports identity for decades. His exit highlights the rare, multi-generational presence that figures like him have held in the local landscape.
If you are planning to attend the game at Oracle Park this Sunday, arrive early to catch the scheduled tribute program. Check your tickets for the updated game time as the team prepares to honor the broadcaster before the first pitch.
The takeaway
Krukow leaves a 36-year legacy that transformed how San Franciscans experience the game at home. Follow the Giants' official social media channels or website for potential clips of the tribute messages shared by his former rivals.
What happens next
Fans can attend the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park on September 27, 2026, to participate in the career celebration.
Further reading
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