Duane Kuiper explains why Mike Krukow’s retirement hit him ‘like a ton of bricks’
"I was hoping maybe we'd have a couple of more years together."
"I was hoping maybe we'd have a couple of more years together."
"It's the worst thing I've ever had to do — is walk away from him."
Kuiper says the booth will feel different, but he's not ready to leave it.
Krukow is retiring due to physical complications caused by inclusion body myositis.
"The winner of the 2026 Frick Award will be announced on Dec. 10 at baseball’s Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla."
"There's a Detroit Red Wings fan..."
"The Giants, it's just unraveling."
"Oh, my goodness. I did not see that coming."
"Great rule, unbelievable..."
"I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you only celebrate 75 once."
"Nobody would [doubt] that they’re part of the family."
"And the way they ended their career, that's how we wanna do it."
"Wholesome moment alert!"
A number of legendary MLB announcers are among the finalists for the Baseball Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick award.
"I think he's a baseball player. Somebody said he played for the Giants."
Despite acknowledging his mistake and expressing deep regret, Kuiper faces an uphill battle to regain his broadcasting career.
"That's a terrible call."
"And sometimes, karma does come for you."
Sometimes nothing works better than an announcer jinx.
"I got finished milking the cow, and I couldn't throw a ball because my forearms were so tight."
"He was our guy. We lost our champion, but he'll always be with us forever."
"Was it Carlos, or was it a fan sitting behind him?"
Glen Kuiper won't be with the Giants broadcast team for the upcoming MLB season.
A number of notable broadcasters are finalists for the 2024 Ford C. Frick award.
"We'll go as long as we can."
We doubt any Giants fans are going to kick up much of a fuss over Kuiper's urination explanation.
"Take a look at where the ball gets lodged right there in his crotch."
"I can't argue with them."
Mike Krukow, the long-time broadcast partner of Glen Kuiper's brother Duane, gave his thoughts on Friday's incident.
Kuiper and partner Mike Krukow have called Giants games together for three decades.
"Yep. They've got a rabbit." "And it's not a small one, either. That's a big fella."