Josh Hamilton hit a three-run homer off Zach Lee Friday night versus the Dodgers. Hamilton has a .367 average and two homers since returning from a strained calf 11 days ago. The Angels gave him a start in center field tonight with Mike Trout suffering from a stomach virus.

Josh Hamilton went 2-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored against the Giants on Monday. Hamilton hasn't had much trouble getting back into the swing of things after making his Cactus League debut on March 17. He is now 9-for-23 with five RBI on the spring, which should be encouraging for the Angels who expect him to be ready for Opening Day.

Josh Hamilton hit his first Cactus League home run against the Brewers on Saturday. Hamilton finished the day 2-for-5 while serving as the team's designated hitter. In 17 at-bats since joining the lineup, Hamilton is hitting .294. A calf strain delayed his debut, but the 32-year-old should still have enough time to be ready for Opening Day.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Thursday that Josh Hamilton might not bat cleanup against left-handers in 2014. Hamilton is hitting fifth in Thursday's Cactus League lineup, and he might be found there frequently this year against southpaws. "We'll work around the middle of our order until it gets settled," Scioscia told reporters Thursday afternoon. Hamilton batted .201 with a .596 OPS against left-handers in 2013.

Josh Hamilton made his Cactus League debut on Monday, going 1-for-3 as the DH against the Giants. Hamilton had been dealing with a calf strain, but was able to play seven innings in Monday's action. He singled and scored a run in the effort. Hamilton will play in the field later in the week, his next test as he attempts to be completely ready by Opening Day.

Josh Hamilton (calf) will make his Cactus League debut Monday. He was cleared after running the bases Saturday with no issues. Hamilton is expected to be used in the designated hitter spot but should play the field later this week. The outfielder reiterated Sunday that he fully expects to be ready to roll on Opening Day.

Josh Hamilton (calf) will run the bases on Saturday, and if all goes well could make his Cactus League debut on Monday. He still has time to get the requisite number of at-bats that he'll need to get ready for the season opener, but any setbacks at this stage could be very detrimental.

Josh Hamilton (calf) could make his Cactus League debut as soon as Monday. Hamilton suffered a calf strain early on in camp, but he's been making steady progress and got through live batting practice Thursday with no issues. Unless he suffers a setback between now and Opening Day, the outfielder is going to avoid the disabled list.

Josh Hamilton (calf) is scheduled to take live batting practice on Thursday in Angels camp. Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register says Hamilton is "targeting early next week" for his Cactus League debut. Hamilton suffered a calf strain near the end of February and is taking a cautious approach. He should be ready for the start of the regular season and will be looking to bounce back from his disappointing 2013.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday that Josh Hamilton (calf) won't make his Cactus League debut until Sunday, at the earliest. There was a report Monday that said he could play as soon as Thursday, but that obviously won't happen. Hamilton has been running and hitting on the field, but the Angels are understandably taking things slowly with him. He should still have time to get ready for Opening Day if he can avoid a setback.