Cade Cunningham Becomes Minority Owner of Texas Rangers

Detroit Pistons star acquires stake in MLB club through private equity firm Sportsology Capital Partners

Feb. 13, 2026 at 12:15pm

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Detroit Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham has acquired a minority ownership stake in the Texas Rangers baseball team. The acquisition was made through Sportsology Capital Partners, a private equity firm where Cunningham is an athlete investor. The 24-year-old Cunningham, an Arlington native, has shown support for the Rangers in the past, including throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a game.

Why it matters

Cunningham's ownership role adds to the growing trend of current professional athletes holding stakes in sports franchises, blending their athletic talent with business acumen and local ties. This development highlights the increasing participation of athletes in ownership roles beyond their playing careers, potentially influencing future opportunities and fostering stronger community affiliations.

The details

Sportsology Capital Partners, a firm specializing in sports-related investments, made its debut in Major League Baseball with this Texas Rangers deal. Two prominent North Texas business figures, Joe Pastora and Garrick Patterson, also joined the minority investment group. Pastora, a Dallas-based real estate investor, described the move as 'a landmark moment,' while Patterson, a principal at P4 Capital, noted his personal connection to the team and the strategic timing of the investment.

  • In July 2025, Cunningham threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Texas Rangers game against the Baltimore Orioles.
  • In February 2026, Cunningham acquired a minority ownership stake in the Texas Rangers through Sportsology Capital Partners.

The players

Cade Cunningham

A 24-year-old NBA All-Star with the Detroit Pistons who is from Arlington, Texas and has acquired a minority ownership stake in the Texas Rangers.

Sportsology Capital Partners

A private equity firm that specializes in investments related to sports franchises and global platforms, and through which Cunningham made his investment in the Texas Rangers.

Joe Pastora

A Dallas-based real estate investor and Managing Partner at Stockdale Investment Group, who joined the minority investment group in the Texas Rangers.

Garrick Patterson

A principal at P4 Capital, LLC, who joined the minority investment group in the Texas Rangers and noted his personal connection to the team.

Ray Davis

The majority owner of the Texas Rangers, whose franchise was valued at $2.47 billion in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“We believe in the long-term value of professional sports, and this created an opportunity that we couldn't pass up.”

— Joe Pastora, Managing Partner, Stockdale Investment Group

“As a lifelong fan and former baseball player, the Texas Rangers are a dream investment. From an investor's perspective, trends in media streaming, sports gambling and prediction markets make this an ideal time to participate.”

— Garrick Patterson, Principal, P4 Capital, LLC

What’s next

The Texas Rangers will continue to operate under the majority ownership of Ray Davis, with Cade Cunningham and the other minority investors providing strategic guidance and expertise.

The takeaway

Cade Cunningham's investment in the Texas Rangers reflects a growing trend of professional athletes acquiring ownership stakes in sports franchises, blending their athletic talent and local ties with business acumen. This development highlights the increasing participation of current players in ownership roles beyond their playing careers, potentially influencing future opportunities and fostering stronger community affiliations.