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…)
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Kinston Reveals Name The Team Finalists
Voting on a name for the new Kinston Carolina League franchise is underway, as the Texas Rangers have revealed five finalists. (more…)
Wade Howell Named Kinston GM
There is some personnel news in Kinston, as the Texas Rangers have hired Wade Howell to be the club’s general manager. Howell will oversee operations for the Rangers-owned team, which is set to begin play at Grainger Stadium next season as part of the shift of two High-A California League franchises to the Carolina League. (more…)
Proposed Rangers Ballpark Could Reshape Payroll
A lot of variables remain unknown when it comes to the Texas Rangers’ proposed retractable-roof ballpark, but what is clear is how it could shape the team’s payroll. (more…)
Indians, Rangers Extend PDC
The Spokane Indians (Short Season A; Northwest League) and the Texas Rangers have extended their player development contract (PDC). This agreement is for two years, ensuring that the two teams will be paired through the 2018 season. (more…)
Excitement Builds in Kinston
Minor League Baseball is returning to Grainger Stadium and, if early reactions are any indication, Kinston is elated about its new team. (more…)
Two Teams Shifting from Cal League to Carolina League
It’s official: the Bakersfield Blaze and High Desert Mavericks are leaving the California League at the end of the 2016 season, replaced by two new teams in the Carolina League. (more…)
Globe Life Park Redevelopment Could Include Condos, Amphitheater
A redevelopment of Globe Life Park if a new retractable-roof ballpark is built for the Texas Rangers could include an amphitheater, condos and retail — with as much of the facility retained as possible. (more…)
Rangers: Adding Shaded Seating to Globe Life Park Just Wasn’t Feasible
Building a new retractable-roof ballpark wasn’t necessarily the first choice for the Texas Rangers, but it soon became the only choice after a series of studies concluded that adding shade to Globe Life Park seating would be expensive, difficult and only partially effective. (more…)
Rangers Ballpark Measure on Fall Ballot
Arlington voters will be asked to approve public spending on a new Texas Rangers retractable-roof ballpark on the November election ballot after a unanimous 9-0 approval today from the City Council. (more…)
English Classes Foster Player Growth
It’s game day and, from a room in Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League), voices can be heard singing “Take Me Out to The Ballgame” hours before first pitch. (more…)
Rangers Ballpark Proposal Takes Step Toward Ballot
In an unsurprising but still notable development, the proposal for a new Texas Rangers ballpark has taken a step toward being placed on the November ballot. (more…)
Ballpark Proponents, Opponents Go to Work
As a referendum on a new Texas Rangers ballpark approaches, both proponents and opponents of the project are pitching their respective cases. (more…)