Fort Smith Marshals Baseball

The Fort Smith Marshals Baseball team will not participate in the 2026 season as the Mid‑America League has placed the club “on pause.” The decision follows two seasons at Crowder Field and concerns over inadequate facilities, pending riverfront stadium development unlikely to materialize for several more years. The team struggled on the field, compiling a 48‑78 record, and changes in leadership—including the release of General Manager Greg Kigar—preceded the announcement. League officials indicated that future Marshals operations would hinge upon construction of a more amenity‑rich venue. The pause leaves Fort Smith without a local franchise for the upcoming summer, while the league’s Texarkana Rhinos remain active.