MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. 

Catcher Chris Snyder is the most efficient run-producer among catchers in the National League. 

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. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. 

--LHP Randy Johnson is 5-1 with a 1. 

Dan Haren's new contract is the second largest in team history to the historic deal Randy Johnson signed as a free agent before the 1999 season, when then-managing partner Jerry Colangelo convinced Johnson that the Diamondbacks would contend. 

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. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Doug Slaten (right knee strain) went on the 15-day disabled list July 19. 

An older and wiser Mark Reynolds already has exceeded his production numbers this season, in just a few more plate appearances. 

--LHP Randy Johnson recorded his fifth quality start in his last six outings but had his five-game winning streak broken when Pittsburgh RHP Jeff Karstens came within four outs of a perfect game in a 2-0 victory over Arizona. 

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

Jeff Karstens has given the Pittsburgh Pirates a perfect start.