--CF Josh Hamilton worked out with a medicine ball and then took about 25 swings off a tee Wednesday, his first swings since being placed on the disabled list last week. 

The decision didn't come as much of a surprise to Kris Benson. 

--The Rangers handed out their minor league awards for April, and the results underscore that the team's Latin American scouting efforts are not limited to the Dominican Republic. 

The Texas Rangers didn't need much production at the plate to win their fifth straight game. 

Scott Feldman's cell phone was furiously beeping in the locker behind him. 

The Texas Rangers have reinstated right-hander Kris Benson from the 15-day disabled list before Wednesday night's game against the Athletics. 

Last spring, I wrote that second baseman Ian Kinsler was destined to become only the second 30-30 man inRangers history. 

May 5, 2009 (Newsday delivered byNewstex) --BY ADAM RONIS 

W HEN I'M KING of the World . 

Good teams find ways to beat good pitchers. 

--RHP Kris Benson will be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, and RHP Luis Mendoza, who loaded the bases and allowed a grand slam in his lone inning with the Rangers, will be optioned to Class AAA Oklahoma City. 

The Rangers continue to tweak their struggling bullpen, partly because of ineffectiveness and partly because of health. 

After a poor start, the Texas Rangers have begun to hit on the road. 

May 5, 2009 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram delivered byNewstex) -- 

Josh Hamilton felt great a day after testing his strained ribs by throwing - so great, he unexpectedly threw some more.