The Braves will be looking to fortify their pitching rotation this winter and could have their eye on Derek Lowe.

Mike Hampton, who started for the Braves on Sunday afternoon and gave up a two-run homer to his good friend Brad Ausmus in the third inning, will be a free agent in a few weeks, and he confirmed after the game that he would be interested in signing with the Astros.

Chipper Jones won the NL batting title on Sunday and reiterated that he wants to retire as a member of the Atlanta Braves.

The Phillies extended their lead over the Mets on Sunday with a win over the Marlins, coupled with a victory by Atlanta over New York.

Chipper Jones has an eleven-point lead in the National League batting race and expects to return to the lineup before the end of the season, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Braves' Manager Bobby Cox says the team will pursue a pair of starting pitchers this winter, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Despite reports to the contrary, Braves' Manager Bobby Cox plans to return to the team next season, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The Braves are expected to have about $40 million available to spend on 2009 salaries for free-agent or trade acquisitions but have some major holes to fill, including at least one outfielder and two proven starting pitchers.

Mike Hampton will become a free agent this winter, and after pitching well in a few starts this summer, the Braves could bring him back in 2009, according to Rocky Mountain News.

Braves' legend John Smoltz is open to the idea of pitching elsewhere if he most recent rehab works out, according to ESPN.

There have been rumors that Braves' Manager Bobby Cox could end up retiring at the end of the season, according to Star-Ledger.