San Francisco Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper has throat cancer. He has begun treatment and plans to return to the booth before the season ends.
What We Know: Kuiper, 76, announced the diagnosis Sunday in a team statement. He began treatment last week at Stanford Medicine. It’s his second cancer diagnosis, following one in 2021. Meanwhile, he has called Giants games since 1982. Aside from a 1993 stint with the Rockies. Earlier this year, Kuiper’s longtime broadcast partner Mike Krukow announced he would be retiring at the end of the season.
What They Said: Duane Kuiper: “I was recently diagnosed with throat cancer and began treatment last week with my doctors at Stanford Medicine. This cancer is unrelated to the one I experienced five years ago. I’m optimistic that it will be successfully treated. I’ll miss the broadcasts tomorrow and Wednesday as I continue treatment, but I’m looking forward to returning Tuesday and this weekend to celebrate my partner, Mike Krukow, and his remarkable career as he calls his final game before retirement. I’m incredibly grateful for the care I’m receiving and for the tremendous support from my family, the Giants organization, my broadcast partners and so many others.”
What Remains Unclear: The team hasn’t detailed Kuiper’s full treatment timeline. Additionally, it’s unclear whether he’ll miss further broadcasts beyond the remainder of this season.
What It Means: Kuiper’s return sets up an emotional moment: calling Mike Krukow’s finale after decades as partners. Still, his health comes first. For now, the Giants organization is rallying around one of its most enduring voices. The team at Barrett Media extends our well wishes and good health to Kupier during his battle with cancer.
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