2025 in Review: Records
The 17th season of Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball came to a close with some historic performances as a team and for individual players. Multiple players found their way into the record books with record-setting efforts both for the season and for their careers. Single Season Brett Squires showed he had
2025 in Review: Hitting
The Naturals' offense was one of the best in the Texas League in 2025, led early by a prospect-laden lineup. The club’s .254 batting average was behind only the Amarillo Sod Poodles and Wichita Wind Surge for the best in the league, while their 651 runs scored were the fourth-most.
2025 in Review: Pitching
The 2025 Naturals featured some stud pitchers and top-ranked prospects in their starting rotation throughout the season, along with relievers who were downright nasty. Over 138 games, the Naturals had a 4.68 team ERA with a 1.43 WHIP. They finished with 1,171 strikeouts on the year, the ninth-straight season with
2025 Season in Review: History & Big Moments
The 2025 Naturals were an exciting group of players throughout the year. They set a few team records while putting on a show everywhere they went, throwing a no-hitter, hitting the ball out of the yard, and racking up strikeouts. Let’s take a look at some of the big moments
2025 Season in Review
The 2025 Naturals season came to a close on September 14 in Frisco, Texas, with the Naturals losing the game on a walk-off home run. While the final image of the season is less than ideal, it’s far from representative of the season this year’s Nats had. From former big
Season Tickets, Mini Packs, Flex Packs, and Family Packs are now available for our 2026 season
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 2026 season of Naturals baseball. Fans can now renew their current ticket pack or become a ticket holder prior to the start of
Five Naturals Headed to Arizona Fall League
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the 2025 Arizona Fall League (AFL), with the Surprise Saguaros featuring eight Kansas City Royals prospects, five of which were with the Naturals during the 2025 season. LHP Hunter Owen, OF Carson Roccaforte, RHP AJ Causey, SS Daniel Vazquez, and
Carter Jensen Named 2025 Texas League All-Star Catcher
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Minor League Baseball announced the league All-Star Teams for the Double-A level in Major League Baseball’s player development system and Naturals backstop Carter Jensen was selected as the Texas League’s All-Star catcher for the 2025 season. The Royals’ number two prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, played in
Home Start Times Announced for 2026 Season of Naturals Baseball at Arvest Ballpark
SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are excited to announce start times for all home games at Arvest Ballpark during the 2026 season beginning with the home opener, which will start at 7:05 p.m. as the Naturals host the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Diamondbacks) on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. A
Jensen, Roccaforte Claim Royals Organization Awards
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The Kansas City Royals today announced their organization award winners for the 2025 season and a pair of Naturals were recognized for their excellent performance throughout the year. Catcher Carter Jensen was named the George Brett Hitter of the Year while outfielder Carson Roccaforte was awarded the
Naturals 2026 Home Schedule Announced
SPRINGDALE, Ark – Major League Baseball today announced the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 2026 regular season home schedule. All road games and game times will be announced at a later date. Opening Day at Arvest Ballpark is on Tuesday, April 7th against the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Arizona Diamondbacks). For the second
Ramsey K's 7, Squires Hits 10th Homer in 5-4 Win
FRISCO, TX -- Ryan Ramsey struck out seven and Brett Squires hit his 10th home run of the season as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (33-33, 66-69) won a thrilling back-and-forth game with the Frisco RoughRiders (32-33, 70-63) at Riders Field in Frisco, TX, Thursday night. The two teams continue the
Johnson Sac Fly Gives Nats 2-1 Walk-Off Win Sunday
SPRINGDALE, AR -- Justin Johnson's 10th inning sacrifice fly gave the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (32-31, 65-67) a 2-1, walk-off win over the Springfield Cardinals (41-22, 84-48) at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, AR in the team's final home game of the regular season. The Naturals are 5.0 games behind the Tulsa
Williams K’s 10 in Shutout Start but Naturals Fall 3-1 to SpringfieldÂ
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Henry Williams recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts in his 6.0-inning shutout start, but the Springfield Cardinals (84-47, 41-21) rallied to take down the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (64-67, 31-31) by a final score of 3-1. The two teams conclude their series on Sunday at Arvest
Martin Records Two RBI in Naturals’ 4-3 Loss to Springfield
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Rudy Martin’s two RBI accounted for two-thirds of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ (64-66, 31-20) three runs in their 4-3 loss to the Springfield Cardinals (83-47, 40-21). The two teams continue their series on Saturday at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Arkansas, and the first pitch
Cross Mashes 17th Homer in Naturals’ 9-8 Loss to Cardinals
SPRINGDALE, AR – Gavin Cross belted a three-run home run over the center-field wall, his team-leading 17th of the season, in the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (64-64, 31-28) 9-8 loss to the Springfield Cardinals (81-47, 38-21). The two sides continue their series on Thursday at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Arkansas. The
Naturals’ Rally Effort Falls Just Short in 8-7 Loss Against Springfield
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – Omar Hernandez entered as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning, and pair of hits were two of the 10 total for the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ (64-63, 31-27) narrow 8-7 loss to the Springfield Cardinals (80-47, 37-21) on Tuesday. The two sides continue their series
Naturals Outfielder Gavin Cross Named Texas League Player of the Week for August 25-31
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Minor League Baseball announced the Player and Pitcher of the Week honors today for August 25th through August 31st in each of their respective Player Development Leagues and Naturals’ outfielder Gavin Cross was named the Texas League Player of the Week for his performance last week in
FINAL HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: September 2nd - September 7th vs. Springfield Cardinals
SPRINGDALE, Ark. – The final homestand of the regular season is Tuesday, September 2nd through Sunday, September 7th as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals take on the Springfield Cardinals (Double-A St. Louis) at Arvest Ballpark. The final home series includes daily food and drink specials as Buck-A-Brat, Dollar Hot Dogs, and
Texas League Announces Hill Country Fundraising Program to Aid Kerr County Flood Relief Efforts
Springdale, AR – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Texas League today announced an allied effort amongst the league’s 10 clubs to raise funds to support the Ingram Little League in Ingram, Texas, and to help rebuild local fields and programs in Kerr County, Texas, that were devastated by the floods.
Nivens’ Two-Homer Day Boosts Naturals Past Amarillo 9-6
By AJ Swiatek AMARILLO, TX – Spencer Nivens’ two-homer game helped the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (64-62, 31-26) secure a 9-6 win over the Amarillo Sod Poodles (66-60, 34-23) on Sunday. The outfielder’s big day marked his first multi-homer game of 2025 (and third of his professional career), and secured the
Cross, Squires Go Back-to-Back in 9-2 Win
AMARILLO, TX -- Gavin Cross and Brett Squires hit back-to-back home runs as part of a seven-run, seventh inning Saturday night, lifting the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (30-26, 63-62) to a 9-2 win over the Amarillo Sod Poodles (34-22, 66-59) Saturday night. The win helps the Nats keep pace with the
Naturals Hang On in 8-7 Win Friday
AMARILLO, TX -- Javier Vaz and Carson Roccaforte each homered while Spencer Nivens added three hits in a back-and-forth contest that ended with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (29-26, 62-62) earning an 8-7 win over the Amarillo Sod Poodles (34-21, 66-58) at Hodgetown in Amarillo, Texas. The Naturals remain three games
Roccaforte's 10th-inning Homer Lifts Nats to Win
AMARILLO, TX -- Carson Roccaforte blasted a two-run homer in the 10th inning Wednesday night, lifting the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (38-25, 61-61) over the Amarillo Sod Poodles (33-20, 65-57) in 10 innings while cutting the Naturals' deficit in the North Division playoff race to two games. The two teams continue
Roccaforte, Naturals Walk Off Tulsa 4-3
By AJ Swiatek SPRINGDALE, AR – With the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth, Carson Roccaforte poked a single to left field that scored Dustin Dickerson and lifted the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (60-60, 27-24) past the Tulsa Drillers (55-65, 29-22) by a final score of 4-3. The win