--3B Chipper Jones was back in the lineup after a day off Sunday, but he was still nursing an head cold. 

If the Florida Marlins are serious about making a playoff run, winning back-to-back games would be a step in the right direction. 

John Baker knew he needed to come through, if the Florida Marlins were going to start September with a much-needed win. 

Here's a look at how the Braves draft picks did this summer in the short season leagues. 

The Braves have nothing to play for but their jobs, and manager Bobby Cox is emphasizing to his coaches that while winning is obviously the most important thing, a close second is teaching the game and developing players. 

--3B Chipper Jones got the day off as a starter Sunday; manager Bobby Cox is looking at his young players and doesn't mind having Jones' bat off the bench. 

MEDICAL WATCH: INF Ruben Gotay (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to Aug. 

Here's a look at the players with the short season clubs who were league leaders this summer. 

Atlanta Braves sluggers Chipper Jones and Brian McCann couldn't stop Florida Marlins starter Josh Johnson from having the best game of his career. 

By the time he rounded second base, Aaron Boone's momentary disappointment at not executing a bunt was already a distant memory. 

David Eckstein quickly called his wife, then finished a fast interview and bounced around the clubhouse exchanging hugs with ex-teammates. 

When the Yanks start their rebuilding process, signing CC Sabathia will be a perfect place to begin. 

Forget about the Indians or Tigers, Dayn Perry says the Dodgers are this year's biggest disappointment. 

Elijah Dukes pumped his chest with his right fist and gleefully trotted to first base, happy to prove an old baseball maxim: A walk is as good as a hit. 

The Washington Nationals are one of the lightest-hitting teams in baseball, but the Atlanta Braves' pitching staff has been making many lineups look good in recent weeks.