ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton and his wife, Katie, confirmed Friday they have agreed to the creation of a feature film about his life.

In a statement, the Hamiltons said they were approached by actor/director Casey Affleck and Thunder Road Pictures.

"While they are not involved with the actual Hollywood pitching process," the statement read, "the Hamiltons will be an integral part of the film's creative direction and accuracy as the project develops."

Hamilton was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1999 draft, but became addicted to alcohol and cocaine in the minor leagues.

Traded by Cincinnati to Texas before the 2008 season, he won the 2010 AL MVP award and has helped the Rangers make consecutive World Series appearances. He is hitting .327 this season with 22 home runs, including four in one game.

Notes

• White Sox RHP Philip Humber, who has struggled since his perfect game against the Mariners at Safeco Field on April 21, was put on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right elbow.

• Frank Francisco got a save in the Mets' win over the Yankees. He made headlines in New York this week by saying, "I can't wait to face those chickens" and expressing his desire to strike out the side against them.

• The barrel of a broken bat hit plate umpire Jerry Layne in the head during the Twins-Reds game in Cincinnati. The 23-year veteran was hospitalized for tests.

• Roger Clemens, acquitted Monday on all six counts that he lied to Congress when he denied using performance-enhancing drugs, sat in the first row above the Green Monster in left field at Fenway Park in Boston. He received a mixture of cheers and boos when shown with the words "Welcome Back Roger Clemens" on the center-field scoreboard screen.

• Royals C Salvador Perez, on the DL since spring training with a torn knee ligament, made his season debut and hit a monster two-run homer against St. Louis.

• RHP Livan Hernandez, 37, signed a one-year contract with the Brewers after being released last week by the Braves. He's in his 17th season in the majors.

• Orioles OF Nolan Reimold will have surgery on his neck Monday, likely ending his season.

• Former OF Chad Curtis was ordered to stand trial on five counts of criminal sexual conduct for touching female students at a high school in Michigan where he was a volunteer strength trainer.