India, Aug. 7 -- Mike Krukow announced on Thursday that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season, bringing an end to a remarkable broadcasting career with the San Francisco Giants that has spanned 36 seasons alongside longtime friend and booth partner Duane Kuiper.

Before becoming one of baseball's most recognizable broadcasters, Krukow pitched at Cal Poly from 1971 to 1973 and went on to enjoy a 14-year Major League career on the mound.

The announcement is another emotional blow during an already difficult season for the Giants, and attention has naturally shifted toward who could eventually succeed Krukow in the broadcast booth.

Former Giants pitcher Shawn Estes has occasionally stepped into the broadcast booth over th...