Giants Defend Hiring Broadcaster Who Used Racial Slur

The team says it is committed to inclusion despite the controversial hire.

Feb. 26, 2026 at 8:19pm by Ben Kaplan

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The San Francisco Giants faced backlash this week after announcing that Glen Kuiper, a former Oakland A's broadcaster who was fired for using a racist slur on air, would be joining their broadcast booth for a spring training exhibition game.

Why it matters

The Giants' decision to hire Kuiper despite his past use of a racial slur raises questions about the team's commitment to diversity and inclusion, especially in their public-facing broadcast roles.

The details

Kuiper, the brother of longtime Giants broadcaster Duane Kuiper, was fired by the Oakland A's after he used a racist slur during a live broadcast. The Giants say they are committed to 'inclusion, respect and earning our fans' trust' despite the controversial hire.

  • On February 26, 2026, the Giants announced Kuiper would join their broadcast booth.

The players

Glen Kuiper

A former play-by-play broadcaster for the Oakland A's who was fired for using a racist slur on air.

Duane Kuiper

Glen Kuiper's brother and a longtime broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants

The Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California.

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The takeaway

The Giants' decision to hire a broadcaster with a history of using racist language raises concerns about the team's commitment to diversity and inclusion, and will likely face continued scrutiny from fans and the public.