Mark Cuban isn't interested in buying the Braves should they be put for sale, he told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an email Saturday. "I like franchises that need a lot of help," Cuban wrote. "The Braves have a great franchise." There's been much speculation that Liberty Media will put the Braves up for sale at some point within the next year or two, and Cuban is obviously interested in buying a baseball team. Still, there's no reason to doubt his word here.

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, a new labor agreement has been officially agreed upon. Full details of the new CBA will be announced Monday. The expectation is that hard slotting for the amateur draft will not be implemented, but that some form of an overall draft spending cap might be enforced on teams beginning next June. There will also be significant changes to free agent compensation, with some reports saying that Type B statuses could be completely thrown out. We'll have to wait until Monday to sort it all out.

Former White Sox hitting coach Greg Walker was hired by the Braves on Friday to replace the recently-fired Larry Parrish. Walker resigned from his position after eight-plus seasons with Chicago, where he drew criticism for the regression of Gordon Beckham and Adam Dunn. Since becoming their hitting coach in 2003, the White Sox have ranked third in the majors in home runs (1,791) and seventh in slugging percentage (.430). Ex-Rockies infield coordinator Scott Fletcher will serve as both an advance scout and assistant to Walker.

Chipper Jones reiterated following Wednesday's game that he has no intention to retire. "No. I've committed to playing next year," said Jones, who will make $14 million in 2012 in the final guaranteed year of a three-year, $42 million contract. I won't commit past that; let's put it that way. I'm looking forward to it. As tough a pill as it is to swallow, for a lot of these young guys it's a learning experience. We got our butts kicked for the last couple of weeks of the season and they're going to learn a lot from it and be better ballplayers for it." Jones missed time for surgery on his left knee, as well as his normal variety of bumps and bruises, but was productive when on the field, batting .275/.344/.470 with 18 home runs, 70 RBI and an .814 OPS over 512 plate appearances. However, it will once again be difficult to trust him in most mixed leagues.

An MRI taken Tuesday morning on Chipper Jones' right knee showed a bone bruise. Jones, who homered and doubled on Monday, will continued to play through the discomfort for the final two games of the regular season. The Braves hold a mere one-game lead over the Cardinals in the Wild Card standings.

Chipper Jones will undergo an MRI exam on his troublesome right knee Tuesday morning. Jones expects to play through the discomfort but will get a precautionary exam for peace of mind. The third baseman doubled and homered in Monday's loss to the Phillies.

Chipper Jones returned to action on Friday September 23.

Chipper Jones has been excused from the Braves to be with his son, who is undergoing a surgical procedure. Jones is expected to rejoin the club on Friday in the nation's capital. The Braves are clutching to a 2 1/2-game lead in the National League Wild Card standings and will wrap up a series with the Marlins on Wednesday night in south Florida. Chipper will only miss one game.

Chipper Jones went 2-for-4 with a double and a go-ahead RBI single in a win over the Mets on Saturday. Jones singled with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to put the Braves in front. The 38-year-old third baseman has collected 15 of his 67 RBI this season against the Mets. Some things never change.

Chipper Jones singled and ripped a solo homer in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. He scored two of the Braves' three runs, with the solo blast coming in the eight inning of Cards reliever Kyle McClellan. Chipper now has four multi-hit games over his last six starts.