Friday, March 21, 2025

S-F R/TV: MLB Giants Reach Deals With Broadcast Team


The San Francisco Giants have recently secured the future of their beloved broadcast team by signing multi-year contract extensions with their iconic radio and TV announcers: Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow, Dave Flemming, and Jon Miller. 

The announcement during a media day event, ensures that Giants fans will continue to hear these familiar voices calling games on KNBR radio and NBC Sports Bay Area for years to come.

Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow, affectionately known as "Kruk and Kuip," have been a cornerstone of Giants broadcasts for over three decades. The duo, who first teamed up as Giants players in the 1980s, have been broadcasting together since 1994, with Kuiper returning to the Giants after a brief stint with the Colorado Rockies. Their chemistry, humor, and deep connection to the team have made them fan favorites. Under the new agreements, both Kuiper and Krukow are signed through the 2027 season, marking a three-year extension from their previous contracts. 

Jon Miller
Jon Miller, a Hall of Fame broadcaster known for his distinctive voice and encyclopedic baseball knowledge, also received a multi-year extension, though the exact length wasn’t specified in the announcement. Miller has been with the Giants since 1997, earning accolades such as the National Sportscaster of the Year award in 1998 and multiple Emmy nominations. He typically calls innings 1-2, 5-6, and 8-9 on KNBR radio alongside Dave Flemming, with whom he shares play-by-play duties.

Dave Flemming, in his 21st year with the Giants in 2025, also signed a multi-year deal. The 47-year-old broadcaster, named California’s 2019 Sportscaster of the Year, juggles his Giants duties with national assignments for ESPN, covering college football, MLB, and basketball

The Giants’ decision reflects a commitment to preserving their broadcast legacy while blending it with newer voices like Flemming, who represents the next generation. Fans can expect the same rotation of Miller and Flemming on radio, with Kuiper and Krukow anchoring TV broadcasts, supplemented by fill-ins like Shawn Estes, Javier Lopez, and Hunter Pence when needed. This move, celebrated across social media and reported by outlets like the San Francisco Chronicle, underscores the Giants’ recognition of their announcers as integral to the team’s identity.

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