--3B Chipper Jones was activated from the 15-day disabled list (strained left hamstring) and was back in the lineup in his usual third spot in the batting order. 

Chipper Jones may have returned too late to help Atlanta's playoff chances, but he and the Braves aren't making the Arizona Diamondbacks' any easier. 

Chipper Jones only needed a handful of at-bats to begin looking like the guy who is leading the major leagues in hitting. 

Chipper Jones only needed a handful of at-bats to begin looking like the guy who is leading the major leagues in hitting. 

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones was activated from the 15-day disabled list and started against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night for his first action in two weeks. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 24. 

You'd better believe Chipper Jones is chomping at the bit to return to the lineup, which he will be able to do Friday. 

--RHP Rafael Soriano, on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow tendinitis for the third time this season, was examined by Dr. 

It's been a frustrating season for the Atlanta Braves, who have been decimated by injuries and are on pace for their worst finish in nearly two decades. 

After dealing with his share of ups and downs since coming up from the minor leagues in June, Braves pitcher Charlie Morton had one of his best games on Thursday night. 

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Braves chairman Terry McGuirk and Skip Caray's longtime broadcast partner Pete Van Wieren are among those scheduled to speak at a tribute to Caray at Turner Field on Tuesday morning. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (strained left hamstring) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 24. 

The day after the 2007 season ended, manager Bobby Cox was unexpectedly upbeat. 

--LHP Tom Glavine thought Monday's rehab outing for Class A Myrtle Beach would do it, but manager Bobby Cox wanted Glavine to make another rehab start to build his endurance. 

The Atlanta Braves' miserable record in close games on the road has been a significant factor in the club's struggles this season.