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Photo: Harry How / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images As Major League Baseball enters the final stretch of its season, fans are in for a treat with a full 15-game schedule on Tuesday (August 21). The action kicks off with a highly anticipated matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves. The Brewers, who lead the NL Central, will send their ace, Jacob Misiorowski, to the mound against the Braves' veteran left-hander, Chris Sale.

Photo: Christian Petersen / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left knee issue, as confirmed by General Manager Mike Hazen on Thursday (August 20). The move follows Marte's unexpected absence from the team's series opener in Boston on Monday (August 17), where he was a no-show and subsequently placed on the restricted list. Marte, a three-time All-Star, traveled back to Phoenix for tests on his knee.

Photo: Sam Hodde / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The NFL has fined the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 each for unsportsmanlike conduct during a joint practice on Tuesday (August 18) in Oxnard, California. Seven fights erupted throughout the day, including one significant altercation that gained widespread attention on social media.

Photo: James Gilbert / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images Jacksonville Jaguars' two-way player Travis Hunter is seeing increased time on defense during training camp. Hunter, who has been playing both cornerback and wide receiver, logged significantly more snaps at cornerback than at wide receiver, with a 28-to-two ratio during Wednesday's joint practice with the Carolina Panthers.

Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP / Getty Images MLB Network is set to premiere a new documentary, _When America Took the Field_, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The two-hour film will debut on Thursday, September 10, at 10 p.m. ET, exploring how baseball helped unite Americans after the tragic events of 2001. The documentary will re-air on September 11, 12, and 13 and will be available on MLB.TV starting the week of September 13.

Photo: Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have signed veteran left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes to a major league contract, aiming to bolster their pitching rotation for the remainder of the season. The 31-year-old Cortes, who has been a free agent since the end of last season due to surgery on his throwing arm, will bring much-needed depth and experience to the Phillies' bullpen.

Photo: Edward M. Pio Roda / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images Arizona Diamondbacks' second baseman Ketel Marte missed Monday's (August 17) game against the Boston Red Sox, sparking curiosity and concern. According to Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, Marte was placed on the restricted list after failing to appear at Fenway Park due to a "personal matter." The team is now aware that Marte traveled back to Phoenix to undergo an MRI for a sore left knee.

Photo: Stacy Revere / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks have bolstered their defensive secondary by signing free agent cornerback Trevon Diggs to a one-year deal. The 27-year-old, who previously played for the Dallas Cowboys, is aiming to regain the form that saw him lead the NFL with 11 interceptions in 2021. However, injuries have limited Diggs to just 22 games over the past three seasons.

Photo: Scott Taetsch / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images Washington Commanders defensive tackle Johnny Newton is meeting with a specialist to assess a pectoral injury, potentially sidelining him for a significant part of the season. Head coach Dan Quinn announced the news today, highlighting the importance of determining the next steps for Newton's recovery. The third-year pro, drafted in the second round in 2024, has been a reliable player, missing just one game in his career so far.

Photo: Kevin Terrell / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers face a setback as center Tyler Biadasz is out indefinitely due to a damaged ACL and other knee injuries. The incident occurred during a joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday (August 18) when 49ers defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez fell on Biadasz's leg during an 11-on-11 drill.