Summary
The San Francisco Giants hired Glen Kuiper as a broadcaster for some games despite past controversy. Kuiper was previously fired for using a racist word during a broadcast. The Giants' management says they believe in giving him another chance after assessing his accountability.
Key Facts
- Glen Kuiper will join the San Francisco Giants' broadcast team for select games.
- Kuiper was fired from another team for using a racist term during a game broadcast in May 2023.
- The Giants' chief marketing officer stated the team believes in inclusion and accountability.
- Kuiper apologized for his past actions and the emails found in an internal review.
- Bob Kendrick, from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, expressed forgiveness and hoped others would too.
- Kuiper's new role includes calling 10-15 regular season games.