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EGCYBL to shift from Little League to Cal Ripken after 2026 season
East Greenbush Castleton Youth Baseball League will transition from Little League to a Cal Ripken Baseball affiliation once the 2026 campaign concludes. The Board vote keeps this year’s recreational, travel and All‑Star seasons unchanged. [1]The league plans to roll out 2027 guidance on registration, age cutoffs, field dimensions and tournament pathways in the coming months. [1]Cal Ripken Baseball, part of the Babe Ruth League structure, provides a developmental pathway for community programs. [2] For local 11–12U, the league notes an April 30 age cutoff and 50/70 (50‑ft mound/70‑ft base) play. [1]