10 Biggest Takeaways from MLB's Week 21

This season has now cranked right through the dog days of August, and per usual, they were more doggish for some than others.

The Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs have loved this month. The Washington Nationals and Jack Zduriencik have hated it. All baseball fans should have been joyed when Vin Scully decided to come back as an 88-year-old broadcaster. Nothing that might happen in the last days of the month will change any of that.

As this week ends and September opens its door, we can officially say the final stretch of this regular season is here. It's exciting stuff.

But for now, let's look backward. It can be just as interesting. Have trust. Plus, judging things in hindsight is always fun, right?

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