Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon
Double-A Affiliate
The Official Site of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Stephen Crockett Named 2024 Head Groundskeeper of the Year in Texas League

November 12, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball and the Texas League, are excited to announce that Stephen Crockett has been honored with the Texas League’s Head Groundskeeper of the Year Award for the 2024 season. “We are incredibly proud to congratulate Stephen Crockett on

2024 Naturals: Year for the Record Books

Multiple Naturals enter the record books after action-packed 2024 season
October 4, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The 2024 Northwest Arkansas Naturals season came to a close on September 15, the 16th season and 17th year of baseball in Springdale, Arkansas. The summer was filled with excitement, prospects, a playoff chase, numerous big league call-ups, a bounty of prospects, and fun-filled nights at Arvest

Home Game Times Announced for 2025 Season

Opening Night at Arvest Ballpark will be at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 8th against the Frisco RoughRiders
October 3, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are excited to announce start times for all home games at Arvest Ballpark during the 2025 season beginning with Opening Night, which will start at 7:05 p.m. as the Naturals host Frisco (Double-A Texas Rangers) on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. A printable PDF

Four 2024 Naturals Headed to Arizona Fall League

Carter Jensen, Luinder Avila, Brandon Johnson, and Anthony Simonelli among nine Royals prospects to play in Arizona Fall League
September 25, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Every fall Minor League Baseball’s top prospects converge on Arizona to take part in the Arizona Fall League (AFL). The 2024 Northwest Arkansas Naturals are well represented in this year’s AFL with four of the Royals’ nine participants having donned a Northwest Arkansas uniform this season. Catcher

Naturals in the Community: 2024 Season

The Naturals take pride in giving back to the Northwest Arkansas community each and every year
September 25, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are proud to continue to have a positive impact on Northwest Arkansas as over one million dollars has been raised by participating groups in the past decade through the team’s fundraising and community partners program. During the 2024 season alone, the Naturals partnered

Three Naturals Recognized by Royals for 2024 Season

Steven Zobac, Javier Vaz, and Tyler Tolbert were honored Friday, September 20 at Royals Futures Night
September 23, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Kansas City Royals honored their 2024 Minor League Organizational Award winners Friday night at Kauffman Stadium, with three of the six winners donning Naturals uniforms in 2024. RHP Steven Zobac (Paul Splittorff Pitcher of the Year), Javier Vaz (Mike Sweeney Community Impact Award), and UTL Tyler

Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Flex Packs, and Family Packs Available for 2025 Season

Fans can renew or purchase their discounted ticket packages for the 2025 season of Naturals baseball
September 4, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Naturals are excited to announce that Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Flex Packs, and Family Packs are now available to the public for the 2025 season of Naturals baseball. Fans can now renew their current ticket pack or become a ticket holder prior to the start of

2025 Regular Season Home Schedule Announced

Opening Night at Arvest Ballpark will be on Tuesday, April 8th against the Frisco RoughRiders
July 22, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark – Major League Baseball today announced the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 2025 regular season home schedule. All game times will be announced at a later date. Opening Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th at Arvest Ballpark against the Frisco RoughRiders (Texas Rangers). For the first time since the

Naturals Hold Off Travs Charge in 7-6 Win Friday

September 13, 2024

SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS -- Josh Lester's three-run homer in the first got the Naturals off on the right foot Friday night, and despite a late charge by the Arkansas Travelers (42-25, 78-57) the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (31-35, 66-69) held on for a 7-6 win at Arvest Ballpark. The Naturals and Travelers

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: September 10th - September 15th

September 6, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will host their in-state rivals, the Arkansas Travelers (Seattle Mariners), in a six-game series at Arvest Ballpark to conclude the regular season. The final homestand features daily food and drink specials as Buck-A-Brat, Dollar Hot Dogs, and Thirsty Thursday™ highlight the first three

Naturals Rally From Behind, Beat Riders 9-4

August 31, 2024

Friday night Northwest Arkansas took the field under their Copa identity, Los Naturales del Noroeste De Arkansas. The team wore special jerseys and hats to celebrate the Latin heritage in the community of Springdale and the entire Northwest Arkansas region. Heading into Friday's game, the Naturals had lost their last

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: August 27th - September 1st

August 23, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Naturals will be back at Arvest Ballpark on Tuesday, August 27th to host the Frisco RoughRiders (Texas Rangers) in a six-game series through Sunday, September 1st. The homestand will feature daily food and drink specials, post-game fireworks on Friday and Sunday night, a Jorge Bonifacio bobblehead

Minor League Baseball Partners with Snapchat

Partnership brings Snapchat’s “Less Likes, More Love” campaign to Arvest Ballpark
August 21, 2024

Springdale, ARK | August 21, 2024 — On August 28th Snapchat is coming to Northwest Arkansas as a part of their recently announced partnership with Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) to promote their “Less Likes, More Love” campaign to highlight how people use Snapchat to spread love. All 120 Minor League

Naturals Game Suspended on August 16th

The game was tied 1-1 in the top of the ninth with two outs and runners at first and second
August 16, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals game against the Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros) was suspended tonight – Friday, August 16th – due to heavy rain and wet grounds with the game tied 1-1 in the top of the ninth inning. The Hooks were at the plate with two

Homestand Highlights: August 13th - August 18th

August 9, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will welcome the Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros) to Arvest Ballpark on Tuesday, August 13th for a six-game series. The action-packed homestand begins with Malmö Oat Milkers Night on Tuesday, Dollar Hot Dog Night on Wednesday, and a Vinnie Pasquantino ‘Pasquatch’ Bobblehead on

Zobac Dominates Amarillo in Historic Fashion, K's 12 in Win

August 8, 2024

AMARILLO, TEXAS -- Naturals starter Steven Zobac dazzled on Wednesday, striking out 12 over 7.0 shutout innings as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (18-16, 53-50) shutout the Amarillo Sod Poodles (15-20, 45-59) at Hodgetown in Amarillo, Texas. Zobac entered the record books with the performance, one of the greatest strikeout nights

MiLB’s Newest Team, The Malmö Oat Milkers, to Play in Northwest Arkansas

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will play as The Malmö Oat Milkers on Tuesday, August 13 as part of MiLB’s 121st team brought to the league by Oatly, an oatmilk company – yes, you read that right.
August 6, 2024

Springdale, ARK | August 6, 2024 – This August 13, The Malmö Oat Milkers are coming to Northwest Arkansas, but they’ll have some familiar faces. Your hometown Northwest Arkansas Naturals will play as the Oat Milkers, Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™)’s newest team brought to the league by Oatly, the world’s

Tyson Guerrero Named Texas League Pitcher of the Week 

The left-hander has been honored for his performance the week of July 29th through August 4th
August 5, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Minor League Baseball announced the Pitcher and Player of the Week honors for each of the Player Development Leagues and Naturals left-hander Tyson Guerrero, 25, was named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for his performance for the week of July 29th through August 4th following

Zobac K's Seven in 3-1 Loss Friday

July 26, 2024

SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS -- Steven Zobac battled through a long first inning, finishing with seven strikeouts, but the righty took the loss in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (11-13, 46-47) 3-1 loss to the Arkansas Travelers (13-12, 49-44) at Arvest Ballpark to even the six-game series at two game apiece. The Naturals

Bullpen Holds Travs Hitless in 7-3 Win

July 25, 2024

SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS -- The Northwest Arkansas Naturals (11-12, 46-46) bullpen threw 5.0 hitless, shutout innings in a come-from-behind win for NWA on Thursday, sinking the Arkansas Travelers (12-12, 48-44) 7-3 at Arvest Ballpark. The two teams continue their series on Friday with a 7:05 PM CT first pitch. Noah Cameron

Pineda's Slam Leads Naturals Offense in 10-1 Victory

July 24, 2024

SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS -- Jack Pineda's second day in Double-A proved to be his best yet. The shortstop went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and a fantastic defensive play, leading the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (10-12, 45-46) to a 10-1 win over the Arkansas Travelers (12-11, 48-43) at Arvest Ballpark on Wednesday

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: July 23rd - July 28th

July 22, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Naturals are set to host the Arkansas Travelers (Seattle Mariners) in a six-game series: Tuesday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 28th. The homestand features daily food and drink specials as Buck-A-Brat, Dollar Hot Dog Night, and Thirsty Thursday™ highlight the first three games of the series.

Naturals Game Rained Out on July 21st

July 21, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals game at Arvest Ballpark against the Tulsa Drillers, the Double-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been rained out today – Sunday, July 21st. The game will not be made up as today was the last scheduled game between the two clubs

Jensen Blasts Off in Debut, Wilson's Two HRs Lead to Growlin' Win

July 20, 2024

SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS -- Carter Jensen hit a long home run in his second Double-A at-bat while Peyton Wilson went deep twice in Friday's series-opening 7-2 win to kick off Growlin' Chickens weekend at Arvest Ballpark. Northwest Arkansas (9-10, 44-44) took down the Tulsa Drillers (11-8) to kick of a three-game

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: July 19th - July 21st

July 12, 2024

SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will return to Arvest Ballpark on Friday, July 19th to host the Tulsa Drillers (Los Angeles Dodgers) for three games through Sunday, July 21st. The last series against the Drillers this season is highlighted by Growlin’ Chickens Weekend (July 19-20) that features a