Kevin Gausman seen here pitching against the Chicago Cubs on Sat Jun 5, 2021 at Oracle Park in San Francisco will make a start Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals in DC (AP News photo)

On the Giants podcast with Michael:

#1 Michael talk about some of the call ups that have come through and surprised Sammy Long, Jason Vosler, and Chawick Tromp.

#2 Long pitched four innings after relieving starter Zack Littell, Long gave up a walk and struck out a batter manger Gabe Kapler liked what Long brought to the table during Wednesday’s game in Arlington.

#3 Giants right fielder Mike Yastrzemski is getting closer to coming back. Yastrzemski said his fingers and knuckles need to be pain free to swing a bat. Yastrzemski said he can play catch without pain.

#4 Talk about Alex Dickerson going on the IL with an upper back injury. Dickerson felt some back in the upper back after taking a swing against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.

#5 Due to the rain out on Thursday Giants starter Kevin Gausman (7-0 ERA 1.27) will start against the Washington Nationals Joe Ross (2-6 ERA 4.80) a 11:05 AM first pitch as the front game of a doubleheader at Nationals Park in Washington on Saturday.

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