San Francisco Giants catcher Curt Casali (left) and reliever Camilo Doval (right) exchange congratulations after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wed May 16, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the SF Giants podcast with Michael Duca:

#1 It was the return of catcher Curt Casali who was in the Chicago Cubs Triple A Iowa system after being released by the Cincinnati Reds and the he quickly signed a one year deal with the Giants and started at catcher on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers and did superb work behind the plate in calling pitcher Logan Webb’s pitches.

#2 Webb went six innings and gave up three hits and struck out five hitters. Casali when he was catching for the Giants in 2021 and parts of 2022 was noted for handling the pitchers well and after being away from San Francisco for two seasons looks like he hasn’t lost a step.

#3 The Giants made room for Casali putting catcher Tom Murphy on the 60 IL with the sprained left knee and Jackson Reetz was demoted to Triple A Sacramento. Do you see Casali getting most of the starts behind the plate until Patrick Bailey returns from his concussion protocols?

#4 Yes and we have to ask you about Webb’s performance on Wednesday night. He went six innings and gave up three hits. It was quite a performance keeping the Dodgers off balance in a 4-1 win.

#5 Giants and Colorado Rockies match up on Friday night at Oracle Park. For the Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner (1-3, 5.20) and for the Giants LHP Kyle Harrison (3-1, 3.42 ERA) for a 7:15pm PT first pitch.

Michael Duca does the Giants podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com