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Mid-America League Pauses Fort Smith Marshals as Stadium Plans Delayed
The Fort Smith Marshals Baseball team has been placed on hiatus for the 2026 summer season as the Mid‑America League postpones the club amid continued delays in developing a new riverfront stadium. The Marshals, who competed for two seasons at Crowder Field, will not return in 2026 according to league officials, citing inadequate facility amenities and extended timelines for construction as key factors. League president Nick Weisenborn noted that although the UAFS venue served its purpose initially, the absence of amenities expected in a minor‑league atmosphere necessitated a pause. The league continues operations elsewhere with the Texarkana Rhinos among returning franchises. The decision underscores how infrastructural challenges can impact summer collegiate baseball in Fort Smith. The Fort Smith Marshals Baseball remains on hold pending progress on stadium development.