Globe Life Field took a step toward its eventual opening on Thursday, when the Texas Rangers and local officials broke ground on the ballpark. (more…)
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Concerns Expressed Over Globe Life Field Design
Concerns have been expressed about early renderings of Globe Life Field, the future home of the Texas Rangers, but some officials are stressing that design work will continue. (more…)
New Texas Rangers Ballpark Renderings Released
New Texas Rangers ballpark renderings were released today, as the look of Globe Life Field is being pushed as light and climate controlled and airy — even with the roof is closed. (more…)
AT&T Stadium Refinanced to Help Pay for Globe Life Field
Arlington is planning to refinance its remaining debt on AT&T Stadium, a move that it hopes will help cover the costs of Globe Life Field. (more…)
Rangers Secure $600M in Financing for Globe Life Field
SunTrust Banks has closed $600 million in financing for the Texas Rangers, funding the team’s share of construction costs of Globe Life Field. Set to open in 2020, Globe Life Field is retractable-roof ballpark that is being constructed as part of a public/private partnership with the City of Arlington. (more…)
Astros/Rangers Series Moving to Tropicana Field
With the Houston area affected by flooding from Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers are shifting a three-game series to Tropicana Field. The series, which begins on Tuesday, was originally scheduled for Minute Maid Park. (more…)
Globe Life Retains Rangers Ballpark Naming Rights
The ballpark will be new, but the naming rights will remain the same for the new home of the Texas Rangers slated to open in 2020: Globe Life Field, as the insurance company and the team announces a new deal running through 2048. (more…)
Rangers, Arlington Reach Ballpark Funding and Closing Agreement
More details on the future Texas Rangers ballpark have come to light, as the Rangers and the City of Arlington have revealed terms of a key agreement. (more…)
In Memoriam: Mark Coronado
Mark Coronado, the long-time Surprise community and recreation services director who oversaw operations at Surprise Stadium, passed away on Thursday. He was 59 years old. (more…)
Rangers, Twins Pace PETA Vegan-Friendly Ballparks List
In the early days of Ballpark Digest, merely offering a veggie dog would earn your ballpark a citation from PETA. Today, you”ll find some sophisticated fare and dedicated vegan stands dominating the list of vegan-friendly MLB ballparks, issued by nonprofit PETA annually. (more…)
Top Five MLB Opening Day Matchups of 2017
In less than a week, the 2017 Major League Baseball season will begin. Starting with a trio of games on Sunday, the slate of Opening Day matchups cross the league features some intriguing contests. (more…)
Rangers Gather Fan Feedback on New Ballpark Design
Fans of the Texas Rangers are weighing in with ideas for the team’s new ballpark, including ways to replicate touches from Globe Life Park. (more…)
HKS Lands Texas Rangers Ballpark Design Contract
Dallas-based HKS, architect of nearby AT&T Stadium, will design the new retractable-roof ballpark for the Texas Rangers, as the team and the city announced the selection today. (more…)