Former A's Announcer Glen Kuiper to Call Giants Spring Training Game

Kuiper returns to MLB booth after being fired in 2023 for using racial slur on air

Feb. 26, 2026 at 1:19am by Ben Kaplan

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Glen Kuiper, the former Oakland A's radio announcer who was fired in 2023 for using a racial slur on the air, will handle broadcast duties for the San Francisco Giants during a spring training game against the U.S. World Baseball Classic team. Kuiper has not called an MLB game since his dismissal, but the Giants have decided to give him another chance.

Why it matters

Kuiper's return to the broadcast booth is a controversial move, as his previous use of a racial slur on air sparked outrage and led to his firing. This decision by the Giants raises questions about accountability, rehabilitation, and whether Kuiper has sufficiently addressed the incident and its impact.

The details

Kuiper will be on the radio call for the Giants' spring training matchup against Team USA on March 8th. It will mark his first MLB broadcast since being dismissed by the A's in 2023 following his on-air racial slur. The Giants have not provided details on why they decided to bring Kuiper back or what steps he has taken to address the previous incident.

  • Kuiper was fired by the A's in 2023 for using a racial slur on air.
  • Kuiper will call the Giants vs. Team USA spring training game on March 8, 2026.

The players

Glen Kuiper

A former radio announcer for the Oakland A's who was fired in 2023 for using a racial slur on the air. He has not called an MLB game since his dismissal.

San Francisco Giants

The MLB team based in San Francisco, California that has decided to bring Kuiper back to call one of their spring training games in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We must hold our announcers to the highest standards, and I'm not sure Kuiper has done enough to address his previous actions and their impact.”

— Jamal Adams, San Francisco Resident (Twitter)

“Giving Kuiper another chance in the booth shows the Giants care more about getting good talent than doing the right thing.”

— Samantha Lee, Sports Columnist (SFGate)

What’s next

The Giants have not indicated if Kuiper's one-game return will lead to further broadcasting opportunities with the team.

The takeaway

Kuiper's return to the MLB broadcast booth after his previous firing for a racial slur raises complex questions about accountability, rehabilitation, and whether sports organizations are truly committed to addressing racism and bias in their ranks.