Neil Leibman resigns as Texas Rangers chairman for new business ventures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:07 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Neil Leibman has stepped down from his role as chairman of the Texas Rangers, effective Monday. He had been part of the team's ownership group since its purchase in 2010 and led Rangers Sports Media & Entertainment Company, formed in January 2025. Leibman's tenure included significant contributions to the franchise, including the development of Globe Life Field. In a statement, Ray Davis acknowledged Leibman's influence on the team and its foundation's legacy. Leibman will now focus on other business opportunities outside of the Rangers.
- •Leibman resigned as chairman of the Rangers on August 10, 2026.
- •He was part of the ownership group since 2010.
- •Leibman led the formation of Rangers Sports Media & Entertainment Company.
- •His contributions include developments at Globe Life Field.
- •Ray Davis praised Leibman's lasting impact on the franchise.
- 10:07 PMYahoo Sports — Neil Leibman exits Texas Rangers chairman role to pursue new business opportunities
"Neil Leibman stepped down Monday from his role with the Texas Rangers as chairman of the company that oversees local television broadcasts of games, and the MLB team's sports and entertainment group. The Rangers said Leibman, part of the ownership group that bought the team in 2010, left his position with the club to focus on other business opportunities. Leibman was chairman of Rangers Sports Media & Entertainment Company, which was announced in January 2025 as the parent company for the then-new Rangers Sports Network, as well as REV Entertainment, the team’s official sports and entertainment partner and official booking agent for events at its current and former stadiums.
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