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East 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].