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CRSCBL Roster Announced for July 7 All-Star Game vs. Valley League
CRSCBL Roster Announced for July 7 All-Star Game vs. Valley League

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Come watch the brightest stars from two summer leagues face off at in Bethesda on Tuesday, July 7 at 7 pm.

The Cropdusters stayed hot in Week 4 to maintain their top spot in the North Division and the weekly power rankings. Photo by Dylan Lewis
Weekly Power Rankings: July 1

Each week throughout the season, the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League ranks the top three teams in the league.

Ripken Report: Episode 4 (June 30, 2026)
Ripken Report: Episode 4 (June 30, 2026)

The fourth weekly recap show for the Cal Ripken Sr. league featuring top plays, interviews, and much more. Tune In! #calripkensrleague @BigTrainBaseballNetwork @CropdustersBaseballNetwork @ThunderboltsBaseball @AlexandriaAcesRipkenLeague @somdsenatorsyt @gburggiants @DCGrays-baseball @SoCoBraves #collegebaseball #collegebaseballrecruiting #baseball #summerbaseball #calripken #podcast #pennstate @pennstate

Bud Coombs (left) celebrates with his teammates after hitting a grand slam against the Braves on June 17. Photo courtesy of the Southern Maryland Senators
With the Offense Firing on All Cylinders, Southern Maryland Off to Best Start Yet

In their fourth year in the CRSCBL, Scott Middleton's Senators are one of the league's best clubs, leading the South Division by four games and featuring some of the DMV's brightest stars.

Pegues, Sams Secure Week 4 Player of the Week Honors
Pegues, Sams Secure Week 4 Player of the Week Honors

Thunderbolts outfielder Gabriel Pegues hit .563 with four extra-base hits in five games, while Big Train right-hander Jack Sams threw six scoreless innings to set the tone in a team shutout against the Giants.

Photo courtesy of Catalyst Hot Dogs
Scouting Report: Three Montgomery County Ballpark Eats You Need to Try This Summer

While the collegiate talent on the diamond draws the scouts, the local flavors in the ballparks keep Cal Ripken Sr. League fans coming back all summer long.

Cropdusters infielder Ryan Bouma hit three home runs last week as Olney continued to dominate opponents. Photo by Ellie Lawton
Weekly Power Rankings: June 24

Each week throughout the season, the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League ranks the top three teams in the league.

Cropdusters catcher Landon Springmeyer is tied for the league lead in homers (4) and RBIs (20) through three weeks of play. Photo by Dylan Lewis
Eight Names to Know Across the CRSCBL This Summer

From power hitters to shutdown pitchers, these are some of the top names to know in the CRSCBL at this point in this season.

Ripken Report: Episode 3 (June 23, 2026)
Ripken Report: Episode 3 (June 23, 2026)

Third weekly recap show for the Cal Ripken Sr. league featuring top plays, interviews, and much more. Tune In! #calripkensrleague @BigTrainBaseballNetwork @CropdustersBaseballNetwork @ThunderboltsBaseball @AlexandriaAcesRipkenLeague @somdsenatorsyt @gburggiants @DCGrays-baseball @SoCoBraves

Senators center fielder Bud Coombs (left) and Cropdusters right-hander Ben Jones (right).
Coombs, Jones Earn Week 3 Player of the Week Honors Behind Dominant Performances

Senators center fielder Bud Coombs hit .545 with four homers and 16 RBIs in six games, while Cropdusters right-hander Bud Coombs tossed eight shutout innings with nine strikeouts across his two relief appearances.

Former Scotland Eagles player Eddie Dove (right) chats with a Big Train player before the Clarence "Pint" Isreal Juneteenth Classic. Photo by Matthew Lewyn.
More Than a Game: Big Train’s Juneteenth Classic Keeps Montgomery County History Alive

Big Train celebrated their fifth annual Clarence "Pint" Isreal Juneteenth Classic on Friday night, highlighting the rich history of Black sandlot teams across the county.

The Senators' hot second week has vaulted them into first place in the South Division, the CRSCBL, and our power rankings. Photo by Peter Rainey
Weekly Power Rankings: June 18

Each week throughout the season, the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League ranks the top three teams in the league.

After years on the Aces' coaching staff, Jennifer Hammond (left) stepped into a new role this summer as the team's Director of Gameday Operations. Photo by Peter Rainey.
Aces’ Hammond Steps Into Gameday Operations Role Following Historic High School Season

After six years on the Aces' coaching staff, Jennifer Hammond took over as the first woman to lead a varsity high school baseball team in Virginia history. Now, she returns to the Aces as their Director of Gameday Operations.

Ripken Report: Episode 2 (June 16, 2026)
Ripken Report: Episode 2 (June 16, 2026)

Second weekly recap show for the Cal Ripken Sr. league featuring top plays, interviews, and much more. Tune In! #calripkensrleague @BigTrainBaseballNetwork @CropdustersBaseballNetwork @ThunderboltsBaseball @AlexandriaAcesRipkenLeague @somdsenatorsyt @gburggiants @DCGrays-baseball @SoCoBraves

Aces left fielder Daniel McGinnis (left) and Braves left-hander Gavin Elliot (right). Photos courtesy of the Aces and Braves.
McGinnis, Elliot Claim Player of the Week Honors with Standout Week 2 Performances

Aces left fielder Daniel McGinnis hit .625 in four games to claim Hitter of the Week honors, while Braves left-hander Gavin Elliot allowed just two hits and two runs in seven innings to win Pitcher of the Week.

Photo courtesy of Alexandria Aces
Harvey's Historic Night Anchors Aces Run

The Alexandria third baseman set a new franchise record on Tuesday with 8 RBIs in a single game.