Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Arkansas Travelers Eye New Opportunities as Team Shifts From Local to Corporate Ownership
On May 9, after 64 years, local ownership of the Arkansas Travelers’ Class AA minor league baseball team ended when the club was acquired by Diamond Baseball Holdings. read more >
by Marty Cook -
LPGA Tourney Showcases Northwest Arkansas
The ninth edition — now officially the Wal-Mart NW Arkansas Championship Presented by P&G — was won by Na Yeon Choi on June 28 in front of large crowds, most of whom were rooting for former University of Arkansas star Stacy Lewis, who finished in a tie for third. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arvest Bank Renews Naming Rights for Naturals’ Ballpark
Arvest Bank renewed its naming rights sponsorship for Arvest Ballpark, the home stadium of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, a Class AA minor league team that plays in Springdale. read more >
Naturals GM Justin Cole on Playing Ball with Local Leadership, NWA Business Community (Executive Q&A)
Until his promotion, Justin Cole, 32, had served as the assistant general manager of the Northwest Arkansas Naturals since its move to Springdale in 2007. He previously was a sales manager and co-general manager of the Wichita Wranglers. read more >
Northwest Arkansas Naturals, Coca-Cola Sign 10-Year Beverage Deal
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals have signed a 10-year deal granting exclusive non-alcoholic beverage rights to Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Co. read more >
by Chris Bahn -
How Pro Baseball Works: Mapping the Minor Leagues
Since 1963, when minor league baseball organized into the structure under which it operates today, clubs have developed players almost exclusively for major league teams. read more >
by Todd Traub -
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