Arlington Native Cade Cunningham Joins Rangers' Ownership Group

The Pistons All-Star has purchased a minority stake in his hometown MLB team.

Feb. 12, 2026 at 4:23pm

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Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons All-Star and Arlington, Texas native, has purchased a minority ownership stake in the Texas Rangers, his hometown MLB team. Cunningham joins a growing list of athletes who have invested in professional sports franchises.

Why it matters

This move allows Cunningham to have a direct ownership stake in his local team, the Texas Rangers. As an Arlington native, this gives him a vested interest in the team's success and continued growth within the community.

The details

Cunningham, who is in the midst of an All-Star season with the Pistons, has purchased a minority stake in the Rangers according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Rangers are coming off an 81-81 season and recently reunited with pitcher Jordan Montgomery, who is working his way back from injury.

  • Cunningham purchased the minority stake in February 2026.

The players

Cade Cunningham

A Detroit Pistons All-Star and native of Arlington, Texas who has purchased a minority ownership stake in the Texas Rangers.

Jordan Montgomery

A pitcher who helped the Rangers win the 2023 World Series and has recently rejoined the team as he recovers from injury.

Texas Rangers

The MLB team based in Arlington, Texas that Cade Cunningham has invested in.

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What they’re saying

“Detroit Pistons All-Star and Arlington, Texas native Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake of his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.”

— Shams Charania, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

The Rangers will look to build on their 81-81 record last season and make a deep playoff run, which would be an exciting time for new part-owner Cade Cunningham.

The takeaway

Cade Cunningham's investment in the Texas Rangers represents a homecoming for the Arlington native, who now has a direct stake in the success of his local MLB franchise. This move aligns with a growing trend of athletes investing in professional sports teams.