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Mike Krukow

Mike Krukow on Giants players protesting Pride Night: ‘What makes San Francisco so great is the acceptance of others’

"What you do to your uniform, that has weight to it. You can offend people. And why would you do that?"

By Sean Keeley OnJun 17, 2026 0
Ferris Bueller's Day Off

It took Giants broadcasters a long time to get ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ reference

"There's a Detroit Red Wings fan..."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 10, 2025 0
Giants announcers Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper and Dave Flemming ripped the team during its latest loss, an 11-1 drubbing by the Padres. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

Giants announcers rip team’s ‘ugly’ performance

"The Giants, it's just unraveling."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 14, 2025 0
During Friday's Giants-Dodgers game, Giants announcer Mike Krukow called for late Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela to go to the Hall of Fame. Photo Credits: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images (Fernando Valenzuela, left); Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images (Mike Krukow, right).

Mike Krukow: ‘I hope Fernando Valenzuela gets into the Hall of Fame someday’

"It’s the little moments of grace."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 12, 2025 0
While the calls were all different, the Giants and Phillies announcers perfectly the crazy inside-the-park walk-off home run ending. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area.

Listen to Giants, Phillies announcers call of Patrick Bailey’s inside-the-park walk-off home run

"Oh, my goodness. I did not see that coming."

By Michael Dixon OnJul 9, 2025 0
Mike Krukow

Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow takes issue with umpire’s handling of hit-by-pitch warnings

"Great rule, unbelievable..."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 6, 2025 0
San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) reacts after striking out against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field.

Mike Krukow: Slumping Giants have their ‘head so far up its rear end right now’

"We’re seeing pitchers balk in the middle of the motion. What is that all about?"

By Sean Keeley OnJun 30, 2025 0
Mike Krukow had a few things to say about what he called a "bush" tantrum from Marlins hitter Dane Myers after striking out. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area.

Mike Krukow, Dave Flemming discuss opposing player’s ‘Bush’ tantrum

"That just doesn't feel good when you do this. But I'll tell you what, that's impressive."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 26, 2025 0
Jon Miller and Mike Krukow on NBC Sports Bay Area on May 18, 2025, around Krukow calling the A's "Oaklamento."

Mike Krukow declares ‘Oaklamento Athletics’ official name of wandering baseball team

"We are going to the bottom half of the fourth inning and Oaklamento leads San Francisco 2-1."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 18, 2025 0
Giants' Heliot Ramos scoring the game winning run after a number of errors from the Rangers

Broadcasters roast Rangers’ fielding on call of Giants’ walk-off Little League home run

"My goodness..."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 27, 2025 0
San Francisco Giants announcers Mike Krukow, Dave Flemming, Jon Miller and Duane Kuiper chat on Zoom during 2020's COVID-19 lockdowns. Photo Credit: San Francisco Giants on YouTube.

SF Giants, announcers Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow, Dave Flemming, Jon Miller reached offseason contract extensions

"Nobody would [doubt] that they’re part of the family."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 19, 2025 0
Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow call a San Francisco Giants game. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area/San Francisco Giants on YouTube.

Legendary SF Giants announcers Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow discuss future

"And the way they ended their career, that's how we wanna do it."

By Michael Dixon OnMar 12, 2025 0
Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area

Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow: Patrick Bailey must be in ‘better shape’ this year

"He was gassed. I want to see him in better shape.”

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 17, 2025 0
Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow

Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper share moment watching World Series

"Wholesome moment alert!"

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnOct 25, 2024 0

Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper poke fun at opposing team’s announcer

"I think he's a baseball player. Somebody said he played for the Giants."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 21, 2024 1
Giants broadcasters Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper call out both the umpires on the field, and those in the MLB replay center after a questionable call. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area

Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow tear into MLB replay center over ‘unbelievably bad’ call

"That's a terrible call."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 15, 2024 1
San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval (75) walks off the field after being relieved against the Minnesota Twins during the ninth inning at Oracle Park.

Mike Krukow ‘pissed off’ about Giants closer Camilo Doval’s struggles

"He's better than what he's shown. He's better than this."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 16, 2024 0
Announcers for both the Giants and Dodgers were critical of a call made by umpire Edwin Jimenez.on Friday night. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area.

Giants, Dodgers announcers equally confused by umpire’s awful call

"Oh, no."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 29, 2024 3
Giants announcers Dave Flemming and Mike Krukow shared the news that Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda passed away. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area

Giants broadcast honors Orlando Cepeda after announcing his passing

"He was such a gentle soul. He was such a good man. It's been a rough 10 days, partner."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 29, 2024 0
Giants broadcasters honor Willie Mays Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area

Giants broadcasters honor Willie Mays at first home game since passing

"He was our guy. We lost our champion, but he'll always be with us forever."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 25, 2024 0
Giants announcer Mike Krukow shared memories of Willie Mays in a radio interview a day after Mays passed away at 93. Photo Credits: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports (Krukow, left); D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports (Mays, right).

Giants announcer Mike Krukow shares Willie Mays stories during emotional radio spot

"And guess what. He had the same uniform that I had on. And that's when it hit me."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 20, 2024 0
San Francisco Giants Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow, Ford C Frick award finalists

Mike Krukow, Duane Kuiper among 2024 Ford C. Frick Award nominees

A number of notable broadcasters are finalists for the 2024 Ford C. Frick award.

By Joe Lucia OnOct 25, 2023 0
Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area

Giants announcers Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow planning on 2024 return

"We'll go as long as we can."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 21, 2023 3

Mike Krukow: Shohei Ohtani can break Barry Bonds’ single-season HR record

"I think Ohtani has a chance of breaking that record. And I never thought I'd be saying this."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 9, 2023 2
Arizona Diamondbacks' catcher José Herrera helps finish a strikeout by catching a foul tip with his crotch.

Mike Krukow on odd strikeout: ‘I’ve never seen it happen where it gets caught in a guy’s crotch before.’

"Take a look at where the ball gets lodged right there in his crotch."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnAug 3, 2023 2
Krukow and Kuiper

Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow agree with fan on ‘BS’ call

"I can't argue with them."

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnJun 24, 2023 1
Glen Kuiper

Mike Krukow gives thoughts on Glen Kuiper incident: “there were a lot of people that were hurt”

Mike Krukow, the long-time broadcast partner of Glen Kuiper's brother Duane, gave his thoughts on Friday's incident.

By Joe Lucia OnMay 8, 2023 3
Alex the therapy rabbit at Oracle Park.

Giants’ broadcast has fun with a rabbit in Oracle Park: “You know what they do after Easter? They go to ballgames!”

"Yep. They've got a rabbit." "And it's not a small one, either. That's a big fella."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 22, 2021 0
Having Brian Johnson (R) join Duane Kuiper for three games in Detroit didn't go over all that well for NBC Sports Bay Area.

Giants’ broadcast reviews go from first to worst with Brian Johnson stepping in

Johnson's performance filling in for Mike Krukow was not well-received.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 6, 2017 6
Mike Krukow

Mike Krukow to cut back on calling Giants games, with Javier Lopez, Jeremy Affeldt filling in

One of baseball's most beloved commentators is scaling back his schedule

By Alex Putterman OnFeb 9, 2017 5

Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow on new MLB hazing rules: “I think it’s ridiculous”

Major League Baseball is still OK with the tradition of hazing the rookies, but a line is being...

By Kevin McGuire OnDec 13, 2016 71

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