Chris Johnson contributed an RBI single in Thursday's loss to the Dodgers.

Johnson drove in Freddie Freeman with a base knock to center field in the fourth inning, but that's all the scoring the Braves were able to come up with against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers' bullpen. Atlanta managed just five singles on the night.

Chris Johnson is not in the Braves' lineup Sunday due to a jammed right shoulder.

He's been ailing since diving for a ball on Thursday. Johnson has also been scuffling at the dish recently and his emotions boiled over Saturday, when he slammed down his helmet in the dugout, leading to a confrontation with third base coach Terry Pendleton. He'll be fine for the start of the NLDS on Thursday, though. Elliot Johnson is at the hot corner Sunday.

Chris Johnson launched a solo homer in the eighth inning on Friday, breaking a scoreless tie and powering the Braves to a 1-0 victory over the Phillies.

Johnson finished the night 1-for-3 with a strikeout. Kris Medlen and Cliff Lee were engaged in a tremendous pitching duel the entire evening, with the only offense in the game coming on Johnson's dramatic blast in the bottom of the eighth inning. A recent slump has dropped his batting average to .324, making it unlikely that he'll catch Michael Cuddyer (.335) for the National League batting title in the final days of the regular season.

Chris Johnson is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.

He's presumably getting the night off. Elliot Johnson will start at third base and bat eighth.

Chris Johnson went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, two RBI and a walk to lead the Braves to a 9-5 win over the Cubs on Friday.

The homer was his first since Aug. 21. He's kept hitting singles all along, he's carried an average under .320 for merely a handful of days this season. Right now, he's at .3306 to barely trail Michael Cuddyer at .3311 for the NL lead. Andrew McCutchen is next at .325.

Chris Johnson finished 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Braves' win over the Padres on Saturday in Atlanta.

Johnson hit an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth inning, providing the Braves with one of their two runs in the game. He also singled again in the sixth and is now batting .330/.363/.462 with 64 RBI on the year.

Chris Johnson is not in the Braves starting lineup on Sunday.

He's getting a day of rest as a precautionary measure because he's dealing with minor leg soreness. Johnson currently leads the National League in hitting with his .331 average.

Chris Johnson (toe) went 1-for-3 in his return to the lineup Tuesday against the Indians.

Johnson hadn't played since Saturday due to turf toe, but it shouldn't be a concern moving forward. The 28-year-old is currently second in the NL with a .331 batting average.

Chris Johnson is not in the Braves' lineup Sunday due to turf toe.

Johnson suffered the injury on Saturday when he tripped over the first base bag. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined. Paul Janish is taking his spot at third base.

Chris Johnson hit a three-run homer in the top of the 10th to push the Braves past the Mets 4-1 on Wednesday.

Johnson's homer followed a disputed call at first base in which Freddie Freeman appeared out on a bang-bang play, but was called safe. Had the right call been made, the inning would have ended before Johnson had a chance to hit. The homer was Johnson's 10th of the season. He was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts before the big blast.

Chris Johnson went 1-for-3 with three RBI in the Braves' win on Wednesday.

Johnson was in the right place at the right time on Wednesday, bringing in one run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning and plating two more with a bases-loaded single in the second. He leads the NL with a .337 batting average, and the runs batted in gave him 53 RBI this year.

Chris Johnson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Braves' 3-1 win over the Phillies on Tuesday.

Those waiting for Johnson's magical season to end can stop holding their breath. Johnson now has nine home runs and a .337/.375/.481 line this season. Not only does he have a legitimate shot at a batting title, it might not be close.

Chris Johnson was ejected in the first inning of Saturday's game for arguing balls and strikes.

Johnson must have said something home plate umpire Jim Joyce didn't like. The game was delayed for rain immediately after Johnson was tossed, so there was no indication as to who will replace him at third base when the game resumes.

Chris Johnson blasted a three-run homer on Friday, powering the Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Marlins, their 14th straight win.

The first inning blast of Jacob Turner was his only hit in four trips to the plate on the night, but was the biggest blow in the game. Johnson has been one of the biggest surprises in the National League this season, hitting a league-leading .338 with eight homers and 45 RBI.

Chris Johnson went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 6-4 win over the Phillies.

Johnson now has eight consecutive multi-hit games, which ties a franchise record. He's the first Braves' player to do it since Hank Aaron in 1959. With a .347 batting average, Johnson has opened up a nice lead over Yadier Molina (.330) and Michael Cuddyer (.329) for the NL batting crown.

Chris Johnson went 3-for-5 with a couple of RBI against the Rockies on Wednesday.

Maybe Johnson has an actual shot at the batting title after all. This makes seven straight multihit games, and he's all of the way up to .346 for the season. With six homers, 41 runs scored, 39 RBI and no steals, he hasn't been all that valuable for fantasy purposes even with the stellar average. Still, he's been a great "throw-in" for the Braves.

Chris Johnson is in Friday's lineup against the Reds.

Johnson left Thursday's game due to a muscle spasm in his back, but he took anti-inflammatories and feels good. It's not expected to be a lingering issue.

Chris Johnson, apparently bothered by a sore elbow, came out of Thursday's game against the Reds after either innings.

Johnson grimaced on a swing much earlier in the game and could be seen trying to stretch out his arm while in the field. Whatever it is, it seems like it's something he's content to play through. Still, the Braves did put in Paul Janish for defense tonight.

Chris Johnson went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored as the Braves beat the Marlins on Tuesday.

Johnson doubled twice among his three hits, raising his RBI total to 25. He's 11-for-24 (.458) in his last seven games and is hitting .330/.377/.480 overall.

Chris Johnson went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI as the Braves beat the Mets on Wednesday.

For as good as Johnson has been this year, the homer was surprisingly just his fourth on the year and first since May 13. The Braves recently dealt Johnson's handcuff, Juan Francisco, in what amounted to a vote of confidence in the 28-year-old. He's responded with a .319/.355/.463 line in 56 games.