Newsmakers

MLB.com's Bill Ladson recently caught up with Cardinals rookie shortstop Paul DeJong to discuss his wildly successful rookie campaign and just how far his Cardinals team can go this season. (:36) Ladson also spoke to D-backs pitcher Robbie Ray about his return to the mound after being hit in the head with a line drive during a July 28 start against the Cardinals. (10:34) D-backs first baseman Paul Goldschmidt joins the show to talk about the team's chances of making a postseason run and what it's like playing for first-year manager Torey Lovullo. (17:35) Next, Andrew Simon of MLB.com talks about how Statcast is changing the game not only from a fan's perspective but for MLB front offices as well. (22:40) Finally, Ladson interviews Reds bench coach Jim Riggleman about what it's like watching Joey Votto produce big numbers year after year and if he would ever like to manage again. (33:35)