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Results finally starting to appear for Josh Hamilton
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(12:37 pm ET) Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton had another promising performance Wednesday against the Mariners, driving in two runs for a second straight game and walking twice. After batting .202 through his first 32 games, Hamilton is batting .286 (14 for 49) with a .375 on-base percentage, .633 slugging percentage and 1.008 OPS in his last 14 games.

Hamilton will tell you, however, nothing in his approach has changed

"The ball is finding holes," Hamilton said, per the Los Angeles Times. "It's irritating for me to try to explain. Before … the results weren't there. So when the results finally get there, it's like something different happened. But it really hasn't. That's irritating."


Orioles' prospect out 6-8 weeks post-surgery
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(12:31 pm ET) Orioles starting pitcher prospect Branden Kline will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a right ankle/fibula fracture, according to MASNsports.com. Kline will be sidelined 6-8 weeks.

The 2012 second-round pick was injured during conditioning drills. It adds further insult to an already disappointing year for the right-handed pitcher. Kline is 1-2 with a 5.86 ERA and .289 opponents' batting average in seven starts for Class A Delmarva. Kline entered the season as the Orioles' eighth-best prospect, according to MLB.com.


James Shields upbeat despite lack of wins
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(12:26 pm ET) Royals starting pitcher James Shields owns a 2.47 ERA and 0.96 WHIP through 10 starts, but he has just two wins to show for his strong numbers.

Still, Shields is hardly discouraged by his lack of wins.

"We are going to get some wins," Shields said, per MLB.com. "I feel that is my job here is to get wins. It's just not happening right now. These guys are going to pick me up. These guys are great. They are grinding every day. We are going through a little struggle right now. Our heads are high, and we are staying positive. It's a long season. By no means are we out of it. We are going to keep putting in a good effort and grind it out."


Curtis Granderson working on 'feel' at the plate
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(12:23 pm ET) Yankees outfielder Curtis Granderson had his best performance of the season Wednesday at Baltimore, going 3 for 3 with a double and his first home run. It was his second three-hit game since being activated off the disabled list May 14.

Granderson was batting just .174 entering Wednesday's game.

"It’s just a matter of getting comfortable and getting timing right and getting in a rhythm and going from there," Granderson said, per The Journal News. "It’s one of those baseball things. You can’t really pinpoint it exactly. It’s just going to end up happening one day. Could be one swing. Could be one at-bat. Could be one day."

Granderson certainly was encouraged by his performance Wednesday.

"It’s a result-oriented game, so you always want to see that stuff," Granderson said. "At the same time, the feel is the most important thing. Whenever you do get the feel, then you’re in a better situation to get the results that you want. That’s what I’m still working on right now, just getting that feel."


Brewers' 2012 first-rounder already on the move
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(12:16 pm ET) Brewers outfield prospect Mitch Haniger has been promoted from low Class A Wisconsin to high Class A Brevard County. The 2012 first-round pick hit .297 with a .510 slugging percentage, .909 OPS, two triples, five home runs, 12 doubles and 25 RBI in 41 games for Wisconsin.

Haniger, who is considered the Brewers' 10th-best prospect by MLB.com, also had more walks (25) than strikeouts (24), while adding seven stolen bases. 


Hiroyuki Nakajima optioned after activation
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(12:10 pm ET) The Athletics activated infielder Hiroyuki Nakajima (hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento, where he was on a rehab assignment. Nakajima is batting .265 (13 for 49) with four doubles and five RBI in 13 games for Sacramento.

Chad Jenkins being passed over for start
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(12:00 pm ET) The Blue Jays are expected to promote Double-A pitcher Sean Nolin to start Friday's game against the Orioles, according to Sportsnet, choosing the left-hander over Chad Jenkins, who was considered the front-runner to make the start. Jenkins, who won in his only start May 12 at Boston, has been available out of the team's bullpen.

Report: Sean Nolin to start for Blue Jays Friday
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:56 am ET) Blue Jays starting pitcher prospect Sean Nolin has been scratched from his Thursday start for Double-A New Hampshire and is expected to be promoted to start Friday against the Orioles, according to Sportsnet. Chad Jenkins was considered the front-runner to start Friday.

Nolin, who missed the first month of the season with a groin injury, is 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA and a .250 opponents' batting average in three starts for New Hampshire. He has 16 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings. The left-hander was 10-0 with a 2.04 ERA and .218 opponents' batting average in 20 starts (18 outings) between Class A and Double-A last season. He struck out 108 batters in 101 1/3 innings.


J.D. Martinez 'feeling good' at the plate
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:47 am ET) Astros outfielder J.D. Martinez has been thriving at the plate since being named the everyday left fielder. Martinez is batting .345 (10 for 29) with two home runs, four doubles and seven RBI in his last nine games (eight starts).

"I'm feeling good," he said, per MLB.com. "I feel like I've been hitting the ball hard, not just (Wednesday) but the last couple of series. I feel like I'm going up there with my plan and approach and I'm not changing it within my at-bat and constantly changing plans like I feel like I have in the past."


Mike Zunino to continue to toil at Tacoma
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(11:36 am ET) Even with the news Mariners catcher Jesus Montero is being demoted to the minors, prospect Mike Zunino is expected to remain with Triple-A Tacoma, according to The News Tribune. Tacoma backup catcher Jesus Sucre is being promoted to take Montero's roster spot.

Following a torrid start, Zunino has cooled off considerably for Tacoma, seeing his batting average plummet to .220. The News Tribune said Zunino is no longer seeing a steady diet of fastballs inside the strike zone and has struggled with breaking and offspeed pitches, as well elevated fastballs with two strikes. It signals Zunino isn't ready to play regularly at the major-league level yet.


 
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