The Texas Rangers and City of Arlington are planning the next phase of Globe Life Park, with high-rise buildings and a multipurpose playing field among the possibilities in what could be a unique reconfiguration. (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…)
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…)
Best of 2016: #2, Texas Rangers Land New Ballpark
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #2: The Texas Rangers secure a plan for a new ballpark. (more…)
Rangers: New Ballpark Could Open in 2020
Now that Arlington voters have approved a new retractable-roof ballpark, the Texas Rangers are saying that the facility will open in 2020. (more…)
Voters Overwhelmingly Approve New Rangers Ballpark Funding
In the end, the vote wasn’t close, as Arlington voters overwhelmingly approved the use of hotel and car taxes to help finance a new retractable-roof Texas Rangers ballpark. (more…)
Rangers Ballpark Proposal on the Ballot
Election Day is here, meaning that Arlington voters will finally decide the fate of a proposed retractable-roof ballpark for the Texas Rangers. (more…)
Rangers Ballpark Cost in Dispute
A recent report on the proposed Texas Rangers’ retractable-roof ballpark stated that the final cost for taxpayers could be near $1.7 billion, but some experts dispute that finding. (more…)
Poll: Voters Split on Rangers Ballpark Plan
Election Day is coming closer, but recent polling does not show a clear consensus on the fate of a proposed retractable-roof ballpark for the Texas Rangers. (more…)
If Referendum Fails, is Dallas an Option for Rangers?
As the Texas Rangers continue their pursuit of a new retractable-roof ballpark, some are wondering if Dallas is a viable backup option. (more…)
Rangers Confirm Plans To Repurpose Globe Life Park
The Texas Rangers and Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams confirmed plans to convert Globe Life Park to a variety of new uses should voters approve plans for a new retractable-roof ballpark in November’s elections. (more…)
Rangers and Dallas Confirm Past Ballpark Talks
As expected, the Texas Rangers and City of Dallas officials previously engaged in ballpark talks, but both sides agree that the process never heavily progressed. (more…)