--CF Josh Hamilton was activated from the disabled list Tuesday after the minimum 15 days out while recovering from a strained rib-cage muscle. 

Rangers closer Frank Francisco will be unavailable at least through the Seattle series after being diagnosed with biceps tendinitis. 

--LHP Derek Holland earned the first win of his major league career Tuesday by pitching 1 2/3 innings of perfect relief behind RHP Scott Feldman. 

Even though All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton was sidelined for more than two weeks, the Texas Rangers surged into first place in the AL West without him. 

A clutch homer from Josh Hamilton in his first game back from the disabled list wasn't particularly surprising. 

Josh Hamilton returned from the disabled list by hitting the go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers won for the eighth time in 10 games, beating the Seattle Mariners 7-1 Tuesday night. 

Josh Hamilton looked like a player trying to shake the rust off in his first three plate appearances Tuesday night. 

Rangers closer Frank Francisco has biceps tendinitis and will not be available for at least a couple of days. 

May 12, 2009 (The Seattle Times delivered byNewstex) -- 

Although his arctic start won't cause the Red Sox to panic, replacing David Ortiz would be easier than you think, Ken Rosenthal says. 

TONIGHT 

--MLB is investigating a pitch that Chicago's RHP Bobby Jenks threw behind 2B Ian Kinsler over the weekend. 

--3B Michael Young said he expects to be ready to play Tuesday. 

Center fielder Josh Hamilton continued his rehab assignment Monday with Class AAA Oklahoma City and could be back with the Rangers on Tuesday for the start of a six-game homestand. 

May 11, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS