https://calripkensrleague.org en-us https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/all-star-game 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. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/all-star-game https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/power-rankings-4 Each week throughout the season, the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League ranks the top three teams in the league. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/power-rankings-4 https://calripkensrleague.org/news/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 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/Ripken_Report-_Episode_4_-June_30-_2026- https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/senators-best-start 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/senators-best-start https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/potw-week_4 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. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/potw-week_4 https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/montgomery-ballpark-eats 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. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/montgomery-ballpark-eats https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/power-rankings-3 Each week throughout the season, the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League ranks the top three teams in the league. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/power-rankings-3 https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/eight-names-to-know From power hitters to shutdown pitchers, these are some of the top names to know in the CRSCBL at this point in this season. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/eight-names-to-know https://calripkensrleague.org/news/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 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/Ripken_Report-_Episode_3_-June_23-_2026- https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/potw-week_3 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. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/potw-week_3 https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/big-train-juneteenth 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. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/big-train-juneteenth https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/power-rankings-2 Each week throughout the season, the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League ranks the top three teams in the league. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/power-rankings-2 https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/hammond-new-role 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. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/hammond-new-role https://calripkensrleague.org/news/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 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/Ripken_Report-_Episode_2_-June_16-_2026- https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/potw-week_2 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. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/potw-week_2 https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/aces-harvey-historic-night The Alexandria third baseman set a new franchise record on Tuesday with 8 RBIs in a single game. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/aces-harvey-historic-night https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/why-the-crscbl Every summer, college players from across the country come to the DC area to play in the CRSCBL. They see the league as a chance to compete, develop, and form lasting connections with their coaches and teammates. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/why-the-crscbl https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/power-rankings-1 Each Wednesday throughout the season, the Cal Ripken Sr. Collegiate Baseball League will release power rankings of the top three teams. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/power-rankings-1 https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/Ripken_Report-_Episode_1_-June_9-_2026- First 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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/Ripken_Report-_Episode_1_-June_9-_2026- https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/potw-week_1 Giants shortstop Cole McKenna hit .524 in five games to win Hitter of the Week honors, while Tommy Blackburn allowed just one run in eight innings to earn Pitcher of the Week. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/potw-week_1 https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/gonzalez-walkoff-opening-night Fresh off the first Triple Crown in league history last summer, Emilio Gonzalez played the hero in the Big Train's 2026 opener. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/gonzalez-walkoff-opening-night https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/derek-ohringer-bethesda Before taking the job as the Big Train's Director of Operations, Derek Ohringer spent years honing his knowledge with the Terps' baseball team, in the Nationals clubhouse, and in the Arizona Fall League. Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/derek-ohringer-bethesda https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/a-new-era-in-alexandria After establishing themselves as a league powerhouse under former head coach Chris Berset, the Aces welcome a new skipper, Brian Wirth, for the 2026 season. Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/a-new-era-in-alexandria https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/2025_Season_Report The Cal Ripken Sr. League is proud of our accomplishments on and off the field in 2025. Check out the highlights in our season report. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/2025_Season_Report https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/former-thunderbolt-zach-racusin Article originally posted on the Thunderbolts website on February 1, 2026. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2026/former-thunderbolt-zach-racusin https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2025/2025_All_League Wed, 20 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2025/2025_All_League https://calripkensrleague.org/sports/bsb/2025/releases/catchers-umpires-respect Catchers and umpires share one of the most complex – and often tense – relationships in all of sports. Their dynamic is built on constant proximity, subtle manipulation of the strike zone, and the immense pressure on each of them to do their jobs. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/sports/bsb/2025/releases/catchers-umpires-respect https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2025/big_train_12th_title The Bethesda Big Train defeated the Aces, 15-3, Monday night to sweep the LCS and take home their 12th Cal Ripken Sr. League title. Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2025/big_train_12th_title https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2025/2025_lcs_mop Bethesda Big Train outfielder Alex Peltier won the 2025 Cal Ripken Sr. League Championship Series Most Outstanding Player honors. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2025/2025_lcs_mop https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2025/2025_hall_of_fame Inductees include players Jordan Westburg and Hunter Brown and executives Don Dinan and Alex Thompson Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://calripkensrleague.org/news/2025/2025_hall_of_fame