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Braves | Three sitting
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:18:43 -0700

Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann, OF Justin Upton and OF B.J. Upton are out of the lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader Tuesday, June 18.

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Red Sox | Mike Napoli in lineup
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:18:25 -0700

Boston Red Sox C/1B Mike Napoli (illness) returned to the lineup for the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, June 18.

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Braves | Evan Gattis to DL
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:36:58 -0700

Atlanta Braves C Evan Gattis (oblique) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique. SS Tyler Pastornicky was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.

FANTASY TIP: Tough break for Gattis, who has seen his playing time reduce significantly the last 10 days with the return of several injured players. Gattis is just 2-for-23 (.083) in June, but those two hits left the park. It'll be tough to find playing time for Gattis when he returns unless an injury opens something up. It's hard to drop someone with 14 homers at the catcher position, but in mixed formats, we wouldn't blame you.

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Panthers | Two getting reps
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:12:56 -0700

Carolina Panthers RBs DeAngelo Williams and Mike Tolbert received plenty of repetitions in OTAs with RB Jonathan Stewart (ankles) on the mend.

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Panthers | Greg Olsen showing rapport with Cam Newton
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:08:18 -0700

Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen is showing great timing with QB Cam Newton during offseason workouts.

FANTASY TIP: Olsen could re-establish himself as a solid No. 1 tight end option this season. He's expected to play most snaps and could develop into Newton's top target. Look at him as a sneaky low-end No. 1 option.

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Patriots | Ryan Mallett continuing to impress
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:07:57 -0700

New England Patriots QB Ryan Mallett continues to draw rave reviews at practice. "He's got arm strength like I've never seen. Ever," RB Shane Vereen said. "He uses that really well. He's got tremendous leadership ability. He just needs his opportunity, I think."

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Texans | Vonta Leach prefers team
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:19:31 -0700

Free-agent FB Vonta Leach (Ravens) said he'll decide on a new team within two weeks, but he prefers to sign with the Houston Texans.

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