Northwest Arkansas Naturals
Previously, the St. Louis Cardinals' Double-A affiliate was the Tennessee Smokies, located near Sevierville, Tennessee. The Springfield Cardinals' Double-A Central North rivals are the Arkansas Travelers (Double-A, Seattle Mariners), Northwest Arkansas Naturals (Double-A, Kansas City Royals), Tulsa Drillers (Double-A, Los Angeles Dodgers), and Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A, Minnesota Twins).