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HistóriaSorensco to rename field for Jim Finke; alumni game set for July 17 in East Greenbush
The tribute night lands Friday, July 17 at Sorensco Field. Check‑in opens at 5:30 pm, the dedication ceremony is set for 6:00 pm, and first pitch of the alumni game follows at 6:30 pm, with an after‑party at Junior’s Bar and Grill in East Greenbush [1].The field will be renamed to honor Jim Finke (1940–2024), whose roughly five decades of service to the game in southern Rensselaer County span coaching in the East Greenbush Babe Ruth League beginning in 1973 and district, state, and regional leadership roles through 2022 [1]. Alumni who graduated high school in 2022 or earlier are eligible to register for the game [1].Sorensco, branded locally as the Falcons, carries forward the area’s Babe Ruth tradition—tracing its lineage back more than 70 years—and operates as a 501(c)(3) based in East Greenbush (63 Gilligan Rd.) [2]. The program’s evolution from the East Greenbush–Schodack Businessmen’s League to East Greenbush Babe Ruth and now Sorensco Baseball underscores the same mission: a community home for big‑field youth baseball in the town and surrounding neighborhoods [1][2].
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HistóriaEast Greenbush–Castleton youth baseball shifts to Cal Ripken; 50/70 Majors set for 2027
On March 4, 2026, East Greenbush Castleton Youth Baseball announced it will align with Cal Ripken Baseball, a division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. The change leaves the 2026 recreational, travel, and All‑Star seasons untouched while planning ramps up for the shift ahead of 2027 [1].Beginning in 2027, the Majors division for 11–12-year-olds will play on 50/70 dimensions (50-foot mound, 70-foot bases) and allow lead‑offs and stealing, bringing a bigger‑diamond rhythm to the age group [1]. The league will also use the Cal Ripken age cutoff, based on a player’s age as of April 30 [1].League leaders said more information is coming on rules, registration, insurance, and the tournament/All‑Star pathway under the new affiliation as details are finalized [1]. The East Greenbush Babe Ruth League’s local footprint includes a location at 55 Gilligan Rd in town [2].
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HistóriaEGCYBL shifts to Cal Ripken Baseball ahead of 2026 season
East Greenbush–Castleton Youth Baseball will affiliate with Cal Ripken Baseball starting with the 2026 season, setting the framework for the town’s spring and summer schedule under the Cal Ripken banner [1].League information, sign‑ups, and season updates continue to run through the EGCYBL homepage and Facebook channels, which remain the central hub for families and volunteers in town [2][4]. The program is also listed as a member of the CD Elite Youth Baseball League for regional play [5].As the youth setup consolidates under the EGCYBL banner, an older online listing for “East Greenbush Babe Ruth League” is marked closed on MapQuest, while the active outlets for local baseball now point to EGCYBL’s site and Facebook [3][2][4].
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HistóriaEast Greenbush Castleton Youth Baseball shifts to Cal Ripken Baseball affiliation for 2026
East Greenbush Castleton Youth Baseball will compete under the Cal Ripken Baseball banner this spring after the league announced a transition in affiliation on March 4, 2026 [1]. Cal Ripken Baseball operates as the youth division within the Babe Ruth League framework, with Babe Ruth Baseball covering the older age groups [2][3].The local program has posted 2026 game schedules and contacts as preparations ramp up for Opening Day, signaling a full slate ahead for families around town [4].A long-standing footprint for the sport remains visible locally, including a listing for “East Greenbush Babe Ruth League” at a town address [5].
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HistóriaEGCYBL to join Cal Ripken Baseball in Fall 2026; registration and field updates posted
East Greenbush–Castleton Youth Baseball announced it will transition from Little League to a Cal Ripken Baseball affiliation starting with the Fall 2026 season, outlining the change in a March 4 update and positioning the program for the next slate of rec and travel play [1].Registration information for upcoming seasons is live on the league’s site, including timelines and how to enroll players and volunteers [2]. The league’s information hub also lists contact details for families who need assistance or have program questions [3].Field status notes continue to be updated on the site; recent advisories have flagged temporary closures and maintenance to help preserve the diamonds ahead of spring activity [4].In the local landscape, a legacy “East Greenbush Babe Ruth League” entry tied to 55 Gilligan Road is marked closed, underscoring that the town’s active youth baseball operations now run through EGCYBL and its Cal Ripken track [5].Key contacts: EGCYBL, PO Box 371, East Greenbush, NY 12061; 518-477-6440 [3].
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HistóriaEGCYBL to transition to Cal Ripken Baseball after 2026; Majors move to 50/70 in 2027
East Greenbush Castleton Youth Baseball confirmed it will change affiliation to Cal Ripken Baseball, part of Babe Ruth League, after the 2026 season. All recreational, travel, and All‑Star operations for 2026 remain as scheduled. [1]Beginning in 2027, the Majors (11–12) division will play on 50/70 dimensions—50‑foot pitching distance and 70‑foot basepaths—and the league will use Cal Ripken Baseball’s April 30 age cutoff, which may shift some player division placements. [1]Season information and schedules for 2026 remain posted, and families can continue to find updates through the league’s website. [3][2]
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HistóriaEGCYBL 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]
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HistóriaEast Greenbush–Castleton youth baseball moves to Cal Ripken Baseball for 2026
The East Greenbush–Castleton Youth Baseball League confirmed it will shift to the Cal Ripken Baseball division for the 2026 season, marking a new affiliation for the town’s youth baseball program [1].Cal Ripken Baseball operates under the Babe Ruth League umbrella, providing age-based divisions and a development-focused framework for community programs across the country [2]. The move places EGCYBL within that national structure while keeping the emphasis on local, community play [1][2].Families can follow league updates and season details through EGCYBL’s website as preparations proceed for the switch to Cal Ripken Baseball [1].
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HistóriaEast Greenbush Youth League to Transition to Cal Ripken Baseball Affiliation
East Greenbush Babe Ruth programs are set to benefit from a regional youth baseball development shift announced by the East Greenbush Castleton Youth Baseball League. The league confirmed that, following the conclusion of the 2026 season, it will transition its baseball program from Little League to Cal Ripken Baseball, a division of Babe Ruth League, Inc. The move is intended to enhance player development, introduce 50/70 field dimensions for the Majors division, and improve alignment with area programs and high school pathways. Existing recreational, travel, and All-Star programs will remain unchanged through the 2026 season. The league emphasized its continued commitment to community recreation during the upcoming changes.
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HistóriaEast Greenbush Baseball League to Join Cal Ripken (Babe Ruth) Affiliation
East Greenbush Babe Ruth remains integral to the community as the broader youth baseball organization shifts course. The East Greenbush Castleton Youth Baseball League has formally approved a transition from Little League to Cal Ripken Baseball, a division of Babe Ruth League, Inc., effective after the 2026 season. The decision aims to enhance player development, offer increased flexibility in local competition, and better prepare athletes for high school-level play. The affiliation change reflects a strategic direction that aligns closely with the East Greenbush Babe Ruth framework and its regional baseball infrastructure.