Chipper Jones (knee) is not in Saturday's lineup.

Juan Francisco is starting at third base and hitting seventh. Jones recently had his left knee drained and could return to the lineup Sunday.

Chipper Jones felt some relief after having his left knee drained on Friday.

Jones was scratched from Friday's lineup with fluid in his surgically-repaired knee. He's doubtful to play Saturday, but could return to the lineup on Sunday.

Chipper Jones was scratched from Friday's lineup due to swelling and fluid in his left knee.

In his first game off the disabled list, Chipper Jones went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run leading the Braves to a 6-4 win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Chipper provided a spark to the Braves offensive attack singling in the second inning and connecting on a two-run shot off of Kyle Weiland in the third inning. He managed to return from his injury quicker than anticipated and played a key role in the Braves first win of the season. He's always been able to post strong numbers while he's healthy, so as long as he's in the lineup make sure that he's in yours.

Chipper Jones (knee) could be activated from the disabled list prior to Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Jones felt good after taking soft-toss swings from both sides of the plate and participating in regular batting practice. The original goal was for Jones to be ready for the Braves' home opener on Friday, but he hasn't had any setbacks following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. We should have something more definitive Tuesday.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said Chipper Jones (knee) will "definitely" be ready to return by Friday, and "maybe even sooner than that."

Friday is the Braves' home opener, and Jones, who is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, has set that as a goal from the beginning. He took about 15 swings and ran the bases Friday, saying afterwards that he felt "real good." Gonzalez said it's possible Chipper could be used as a pinch-hitter the first couple games if he's not quite ready to play third base.

Chipper Jones faced live pitching Friday for the first time since undergoing knee surgery on March 26 and said he felt "real good."

Jones believes he "will be ready physically" by Tuesday, when he is eligible to come off the disabled list. However, he understands that he may need a couple more days to get his timing down. It's probably more realistic that he returns for the Braves' home opener on April 13.

Chipper Jones said Thursday that his surgically-repaired left knee still feels "heavy."

He's hoping it will feel better when he tests it out in a workout at Citi Field against Randall Delgado and Chad Durbin Friday. Jones is eligible to come of the disabled list on April 10, and it's possible he'll be ready then. He's set an unofficial target as the April 13 home opener, though.

Chipper Jones (knee) is scheduled to face live pitching during an optional workout Friday.

Jones underwent arthroscopic surgery on March 26 to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. He's eligible to come off the disabled list as soon as April 10, though the Braves' home opener on April 13 may be more realistic. Martin Prado and Juan Francisco will split third base duties until he's ready.

Braves placed 3B Chipper Jones on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a meniscus tear in his left knee.

Jones underwent successful surgery on the knee earlier this week. He could be ready for activation on April 13 for the team's home opener. Until then, Martin Prado will handle third base, while Eric Hinske and Matt Diaz platoon in left field.

Chipper Jones underwent successful arthroscopic surgery Monday to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Marvin Royster. The hope is that Jones could return as soon as the Braves' home opener on April 13. Martin Prado is likely to fill in at third base for now while Eric Hinske and Matt Diaz figure to split at-bats in left field.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Chipper Jones tore meniscus in his left knee Thursday and will undergo arthroscopic surgery.

Chipper Jones announced Thursday that he will retire following the 2012 season.

Chipper Jones, who entered the day 2-for-17 this spring, went 2-for-3 against the Blue Jays.

It looks like Jones will hit fifth, rather than his usual third, further diminishing his fantasy value this season. He could always be counted on to be an asset in mixed leagues when healthy, but one wonders if that will still be the case.

Chipper Jones has clarified that the comments he made Monday about an early retirement were in jest.

"I don't know if I can make it through this year," Chipper joked with a couple of reporters on Monday. Those comments were taken out of context, unfortunately. "It was tongue and cheek," Jones insisted on Tuesday. "I was kidding. I just got done playing eight innings with three at-bats. I was a little tired. I wasn't by any means suggesting I couldn't make it through the season. If I didn't think that I could, I wouldn't be out there."

Chipper Jones (thigh) returned to the lineup Friday.

Chipper sat out a few days with some minor soreness in his legs, but it's not a big deal. He even talked his way into starting the game at third base after initially being inserted into the DH slot. But, while this ailment is of no concern, we're expecting the veteran infielder to once again to have plenty more bumps and bruises this season.

Chipper Jones is sitting out Tuesday's Grapefruit League game due to minor thigh soreness.

It's the third straight game Chipper has missed because of the leg discomfort, and he's not expected to join the Braves on their trip to the Tigers' spring training complex on Wednesday. The veteran third baseman is merely taking it easy here in early March and should have no problems getting his work in before Opening Day.

Chipper Jones is out of the Braves' Grapefruit League lineup Monday for a second straight day.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez told reporters that Jones is dealing with mild leg soreness. It's not a major issue, and the veteran third baseman should have little trouble playing catch-up with the rest of the infielders in camp.

Chipper Jones told David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday that the 2012 season might not be his last.

The veteran third baseman dealt with some discomfort in his surgically-repaired right knee during the offseason, but hasn't had any issues since he started hitting again this month. "As long as I stay healthy and I'm having fun, I'm going to keep going," said Jones. "I sit here with three weeks to go before spring training and I'm not ready to say this is it." Jones, who turns 40 in April, is owed $13 million this season while his contract includes a $7 million club option for 2013 which vests automatically at $9 million if he plays at least 123 games in 2012.

Major League Baseball's players and owners announced a new labor agreement at a press conference Tuesday.

Some of the changes are rather drastic. For instance, teams that spend over slot on the MLB Amateur Draft by more than five percent will be hit with a 75 percent tax. Teams that go over slot by 5-10 percent will face a 75 percent tax and the loss of a first-round pick. Teams that go over slot by 10-15 percent face a 100 percent and the loss of a first- and second-round pick. And teams that spend over slot by 15 percent or more will face a 100 percent tax and the loss of two first rounders. Also, drafted players can no longer sign major league contracts and there will be cap on the amount that can be spent on the international market. HGH testing will go through a trial phase this spring and the Elias rankings system for free agents has been eliminated. The Astros will move to the AL West in 2013 and a new playoff structure that will include two additional Wild Card teams will be implemented in 2012.