Kelly Johnson homered twice, James Parr pitched six more scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves overcame a shaky bullpen to deal another blow to Colorado's fading playoff hopes, beating the Rockies 9-5 on Wednesday night. 

Despite Atlanta's worst season since 1990, longtime Braves manager Bobby Cox vowed Wednesday to return next season. 

Despite Atlanta's worst season since 1990, longtime Braves manager Bobby Cox vowed Wednesday to return next season. 

Jo Jo Reyes did not figure in Sunday's decision, but he pitched well against the Nationals. 

Atlanta is a defeated team, hardly seeming prepared to play the role of spoiler. 

Taylor Buchholz chalked up this loss to confusion. 

John Smoltz thinks a checkup Wednesday will show that his surgically repaired right shoulder is progressing ahead of schedule. 

By the time Sunday's 7-4, 14-inning monstrosity was over, Jo-Jo Reyes' start had been reduced to an afterthought. 

--LHP Jo-Jo Reyes' no-decision Sunday extended his career-long six-game losing streak, dating to June 13 vs. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Charlie Morton (bursa sac pressing against ribs near right shoulder blade) missed his Sept. 

By the time Sunday's 7-4, 14-inning monstrosity was over, Jo-Jo Reyes' start had been reduced to an afterthought. 

--LHP Jo-Jo Reyes' no-decision Sunday extended his career-long six-game losing streak, dating to June 13 vs. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Charlie Morton (bursa sac pressing against ribs near right shoulder blade) missed his Sept. 

Two weeks ago, the Colorado Rockies appeared poised to make another remarkable run to the postseason. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Charlie Morton (bursa sac pressing against ribs near right shoulder blade) missed his Sept.