Ken and DVR wonder if the Cardinals will lose another game in 2021 and examine the final week of action in the battle for the NL West, the down ballot cases for the NL MVP award, before opening up the mailbag for another batch of questions. 

-What was the biggest surprise among NL second-half collapses?

-Is a shorter regular season a realistic long-term possibility?

-Why are managers from the Steroid Era in the Hall of Fame?

-Should the Hall of Fame focus entirely on candidates' on-field resumés?

-When might Camden Yards get to host another All-Star Game?

-After the Rays and A's, which team will be next to get a new park?

-Is the Rays' split-city plan with Montreal feasible?

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