Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Take Me Out to the Brisket: An Englishman on BBQ Sandwiches at Rangers Ballpark

Here's something -- I am a very big fan of baseball. I can't explain why. I guess it's like really fast cricket. Anyway, I used to watch it late at night on TV back in the U.K. quite obsessively. It's the only American sport I've ever managed to get on board with, American football being poorly name ... More >>

Dallas' Five Best Biggest Gut Busters

Gut bombs frighten me. I have enough of a food handicap because of my line of work, but professions aside, I'm not so good with self control when it comes to eating. I've been known on more than one occasion to follow the Louis C.K. school of consumption mechanics: I don't stop when I'm full, I stop ... More >>

Big Thanks To Minnesota

Olympics in England, SNACK on Henderson and A Hot Mess: This Week in Dallas Eats

The opening ceremonies have just kicked off, and the Olympics are under way. Seems like a good time to check in with our resident Brit for his primer on food from the other side of the pond. While most of the dishes Gavin Cleaver listed are impossible to find here in Dallas, you can find some decent ... More >>

How To Do Meatless Monday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington

Meatless Monday is less a practice in moral fortitude (pigs die of natural causes everyday, right? RIGHT?) and more a challenge in finding delicious, savory dishes that also happen to be vegetarian. For this week's foray into meatlessness, I share with you how to do it right when surrounded by the h ... More >>

Spring Vegetables, Spring Festivals and Lots of Tequila: The Week In Dallas Eating

More festivals this weekend. The 6th Annual Real Texas Festival kicks off today. I wasn't around for it last year, but Nick Rallo was and he gave the event a ringing endorsement. There are worse ways to spend your time than sampling barbecue from entrants chasing a $500 grand champion prize. Things ... More >>

Inspired by The Yu Dog, 25 More Dishes to Honor DFW Sports Stars

The Yu Dog at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington has created a food media circus. But he's not the only DFW sports icon worthy of his own dish at The Ballpark in Arlington, Jerryland and the AAC. Here are some others. 1. Tom Landry Enormous fedora filled with chili. Feather garnish optional. 2. Nolan ... More >>

Ten Observations from a Rangers Tailgate

If you weren't there for Opening Day on Friday, I'm sorry. But there's a lot more to come, including tonight's Opening Yu. We went Friday, and are here now with 10 tips, reminders and observations. 1. Tailgating at Rangers Ballpark on Friday was everything it was supposed to be. The crowd was big ... More >>

Since There Will Be a Next Season, Rangers to Spend $11.5 Million to Upgrade the Ballpark

​One week ago today ... you know, I can't even. So. I'll just say this: Moments ago the Texas Rangers sent word detailing $11.5 million in improvements that'll be made to the Ballpark in Arlington over the off-season, beginning immediately. They're detailed after the jump, for those who can bear s ... More >>

Those Rangers Ballpark Improvements Are Just First Wave; More to Come in Two, Three Years

Photo by Brantley Hargrove​Wilonsky won't say it, but I will: One week after the World Series title slipped from grasp, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is a sad, sad place. It was quiet this afternoon, empty, and the weight of Texas hope had all but evaporated.Instead of announcing an $11.5-million ... More >>

Whitt's End: 9.16.11

​Whether you've reached the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Every once in a while I take Michael Young for granted. I think of him as a step-slow, reaction-reduced fielder. Then I go to Rangers Ballpark, watch him rip a bases-loaded double down ... More >>

A Fan's Legacy

At the Ballpark in Arlington, New "Safety Initiatives" In Advance of Higher Railings

Photo by Sam MertenThe view from Section 235, from which Tyler Morris plummeted 30 feet in July 2010​This just in from the Texas Rangers' John Blake: Beginning Friday, when the club opens a seven-game home stand against the Toronto Blue Jays, the Rangers will introduce "a series of new safety init ... More >>

Bet On All-American Good Times

BYOHotDog. BYONachos. BYOCooler to the Rangers Game, Beetches!

Ranger pitcher C.J. Wilson.​Yay! You're going to a Rangers game! Boo. It's a million dumbgrees outside. Whatever. You're a true fan. So, suck it up. Clearly, they need you out there right about now. If you're going to a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, you immediately know a few things: ... More >>

Rangers' Games Have Gotten Really Interesting ... in the Stands

Either reporter Jim Knox deserves a couple Emmys or else his office -- otherwise known as the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington -- has become baseball's most fertile field for intriguing off-the-field story lines. Colby Lewis' post-paternity-leave return to the mound stunk like a bin full of dirty ... More >>

Rangers to Offer More Beef This Season

One year after debuting a veggie sandwich, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is beefing up its meat offerings with a pair of new steak sandwiches, all-beef hot dogs and beef sausages. ​"Beef and steak are taking an even bigger role in concessions," says Glen White of Delaware North Companies Spor ... More >>

Rangers Announce "Significant" Upgrades to Sound Vision at Ballpark in Arlington

​On the other side is the announcement that just landed in the Unfair Park in-box, in which the Texas Rangers detail " a series of significant improvements in the video, technology, and audio systems at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington for the 2011 season." (None of which involve Cliff Lee.) The comp ... More >>

Tomorrow, a Rangers Rally. Better Late Than Never? Also: A Look at the Low, Low Ratings.

​On the other side are details for tomorrow's Rangers Rally, scheduled for 6 p.m. outside the Ballpark in Arlington. Long story short: Chuck Greenberg, Nolan Ryan, Jon Daniels, Ron Washington and a few players will get together for an hour to remember the "magical" season that was. Because, see, t ... More >>

2010 World Series GAME 3 - Rangers 4, Giants 2: My Top 10 Observer-ations

​10. Yes metroplex, for the first time ever there will be baseball ... in November. Regardless of Tommy Hunter in tonight's Game 4, Game 5 will be Monday night, Novembrer 1, at Rangers Ballpark at 6:57. And oh, by the way Giants fans, you know where you can stick those brooms. 9. During the ... More >>

Whitt's End: 10.29.10

  ​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *I know this sounds crazy, but I honestly think there's something to it: The World Series has been a psychological letdown for your Texas Rangers. Winning the ALCS and beating the Ya ... More >>

Speaking of Ballparks and Getting the Munchies, A Look at the Rangers' New World Series Menu

Sam Merten​Texas Rangers spokesman John Blake just sent word: For World Series Games Three and Four at the Ballpark in Arlington -- oh, right, Game Five too, fingers crossed -- the team's done beefed up (heh) its sports menu. Also: The team's added more places to buy beer in the park, which, a ... More >>

Rangers vs. Giants: Grilled Crab at a Ballpark Instead of Nachos? This is America, Dammit.

See you for Game Three.​Since City of Ate readers are the sort who might hesitate upon being offered a World Series ticket, taking a much-needed moment to wonder what they might find to eat at the game, we offer here a cheat sheet to the leading concessions at Rangers Ballpark and AT&T Park. ... More >>

Randol Mill Road, You Ready For a Parade?

​Remember waaaay back in July when I posted this and took all kinda heat for getting ahead of myself and/or jinxing your Texas Rangers? With the Rangers seemingly headed for their first World Series championship, even the folks who matter are starting to ask the question: Where the heck ... More >>

Whitt's End: 10.22.10

​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End:*Roger Staubach to Tony Hill to beat the Redskins in '79. Alvin Harper running free against the 49ers to clinch the NFC Championship Game in '92. Dirk Nowitzki's long 3-pointer to secure Game 2 of ... More >>

Rangers-Yankees: You Ready For History?!

​We're about two hours from Pitch 1 of Game 1 of the American League Championship Series between the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees. I'm at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington where Nolan Ryan is talking to the national media, Josh Hamilton is taking batting practice and the glorious sun i ... More >>

Whitt's End: 10.8.10

​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *A sentence I thought I'd never live long enough to type: The American League Championship Series -- Texas Rangers v. New York Yankees -- starts one week from today at Rangers Ballpark in ... More >>

Whitt's End: 10.1.10

​Whether you're at the end of your rope or merely the end of your week, welcome to Whitt's End: *Sobering number right outta the gate: Since July 1 the Texas Rangers are 42-40. Are we fooling ourselves thinking they're an elite team that can actually win a playoff series against one of the ... More >>

As Soon as the Texas Rangers Win a Game, I'm Buying One of These "Claw & Antler" Tees

​They've been on pre-sale since forever, with "mid-September" as the made-available date. (And at $31 too, including shipping and handling!) But Texas Rangers exec veep of communications John Blake just sent word: Beginning today, "the official Claw & Antler Shirt is now available at the Majes ... More >>

Bandwagon Fans, Get on Board. Trendy Rangers T-Shirts on Their Way

​This isn't a sports town, but more so a winners town. It's substance over style. For all you I-love-the-Cowboys-but-wait-over-there-the-Rangers-are-winning-so-now-I-love-them- more fans, there's a chance for you to be trendy. All season long the Rangers have celebrated big hits with a "claw" ... More >>

Rangers 4, Twins 3: My Top 10 Observations

​Live from Rangers Ballpark in Arlington ... 10. News of Vladimir Guerrero's imminent demise were, in retrospect, premature. His sixth-inning homer to left gave the Rangers their fourth consecutive win - another playoff-esque, 4-3 triumph over the Minnesota Twins - and dwindled thei ... More >>

Hot Doggin' Home Runs

Greenberg and Ryan's First Order of Business: Slash Prices at Ballpark! Yes, Even Beer!

​Sam's out at the Ballpark in Arlington at this very moment, where Chuck Greenberg's holding his first press conference as The Owner of Your Texas Rangers. (Nolan Ryan was called out of town at the last second.) As they mentioned yesterday, the newsome twosome called today's meet-and-greet to intr ... More >>

It Truly Is a Dream Season as Texas Rangers Inch Toward Home Sell-Out. In August.

Baseball Almanac​If you were planning on attending tonight's Rangers-Yankees game -- and I was considering it -- be warned: It's damned near a sell-out. Ballclub spokesman John Blake just sent word:As of 1:30 p.m., only obstructed view and scattered single tickets remain for tonight's Texas Ranger ... More >>

Cowboys/Rangers: Doozy of a Doubleheader

Both houses - big and little - will be jumping tonight.​To keep your life fresh and stimulated ask yourself this question: When's the last time I did something for the first time? My answer: Today. Can't recall ever going to a day/night football/baseball doubleheader where I could literally ... More >>

Raise Your Hand if You Remember the Dallas Submarines

​I remember Dad taking me a high-school football game to old P.C. Cobb Stadium, and I saw the Dallas/Fort Worth Spurs play minor-league baseball at Turnpike Stadium. What I don't remember is something called the Dallas Submarines. Apparently they evolved into the Dallas Steers? P.C. Cobb is n ... More >>

Which Rangers' Pitcher Do You Most Fear?

Welcome back.​Another weird game at Rangers Ballpark last night: *Something I've never seen: With Ian Kinsler caught dead along the third-base line during an aborted steal of home, Oakland A's starter Gio Gonzalez panicked and half-balked, half-wild-pitched him home with a crazy ass throw ... More >>

The Texas Rangers, With A New Owner And A New Season, Prompt A New Emotion: Hope

Chuck Greenberg is, Dare I Say, a Little Like Mark Cuban?

​In case you haven't noticed I'm a bit of a cynic. A skeptic. A glass-half-empty kinda guy. Okay, I can be an a-hole. But I'm genuinely fired up for the 2010 Texas Rangers. Why? New owner Chuck Greenberg. Met him for the first time last night at Jamey Newberg's shindig, which was basical ... More >>

Sorry Rangers Fans, You Don't Deserve the Playoffs

​I raised the white flag a while back. Apparently you guys finally gave up, um, last night. With the Texas Rangers in the middle of a pennant race for only the fourth time in their 37-year history and Cy Young candidate Scott Feldman pitching against a very beatable opponent, a ... More >>

Texas Rangers Win Again, Issue a Press Release That'll Blow Your Mind

Not sure why I had a Christmas ham under my cap. But at least I can prove I'm a Rangers' lifer.​They've lost Michael Young (two weeks with a hammy) and now maybe even Josh Hamilton (left last night's game with back ouchie). But, give them credit, your Texas Rangers haven't lost hope. And wh ... More >>

The Suite is Sweet, Y'all

No one used to disturb George W. Bush during dinner when he was president, you know.For those who missed the Rangers-Astros broadcast last night, the Texas Rangers' Web site has 33 adorable seconds from the second inning, during which a certain former president and Rangers Ballpark in Arlington owne ... More >>

George W. Bush's Fancy Box

As Tom Hicks is looking to sell his majority stake in the Texas Rangers, this MLB.com item concerning tonight's invite-only doings at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington will no doubt prompt reckless speculation:The Rangers are renaming the owner's suite at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington after Presiden ... More >>

New Park. Old Rangers?

Upgrades be damned, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington is dwarfed in size and stature by Jonestown Coliseum.Went out and toured "new" Rangers Ballpark last month. Well, not exactly new, but how about refurbished? New video scoreboard in left field. Information ribbons wrapping the place. A fashion ... More >>

Home On the Rangers

The Arlington boys take on Seattle

Volleyball in a Parking Lot or Bowling in a Bar? Pick 'Em.

New Sign, Same Stadium

Here's the Pitch

The Ballpark hosts some timely history

Adios, Ameriquest Field