It was slow last week in the National Capital Baseball League, with happenings taking place across only a few of the NCBL’s digital platforms. Fortunately, only one person has the testicular fortitude to go through it all and break it down for you, and that person is I, Shaun Keay. 1. Off the Record I’m…
What Happened in the NCBL Last Week?
It was busy last week in the National Capital Baseball League, with happenings taking place across multiple NCBL digital platforms; but only one person is going to go through it all and break it down for you, and that person is I, Shaun Keay (.251). 1. Facebook Free Agency There was one new posting on…
Recapping The NCBL’s Tweet From Yesterday
Update: Late yesterday afternoon, the NCBL’s Director of Social Media Joseph Davola Beelen XXXII posted a Tweet that updated the general timeline of the NCBL as we move closer to the start of the 2021 season. There was a lot of information packed in the 50-word, 269-character (nice) Tweet, which I, Shaun Keay, am about…
BREAKING: SweatSox Opt-Out of 2021 NCBL Season
Today is Decision Day in the NCBL, where teams must formally declare whether or not they are in or out for the 2021 season. After careful consideration, it’s my duty to announce that the SweatSox are opting-out of opting-out; so I guess that means we are officially in. See you in the bubble. Yours, Shaun…
A Firsthand Account of the 2021 NCBL Winter Meeting
This past Sunday morning, the 1st ever NCBL virtual meeting was held and I, Shaun Keay, was able to attend. While Craig Cornell and Cory Bond, citing security concerns, refused to send me the meeting ID and password, dozens of other teams had no problem sliding that info into my DM’s. I was able to…
14 Intoxicating Things I’ve Learned So Far In Quarantine
So I guess Kent and I look alike now. You’ve got to think of your fans, think of everybody. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the Kent “Green Needle” Johnston! In theory, Sprite helps to accelerate the metabolic pathway that breaks down an alcohol byproduct (acetaldehyde) which is thought to cause a hangover –…
R.I.P. Matt Robert (2005-2006)
During our ON THIS DAY series, we’ve been going back in time and highlighting (on Twitter) some of our most memorable, forgettable, or extremely mediocre games from that day in SweatSox history. Today, we’ve gone back to August 2, 2006, when we took on the Gryphons in the rain at Southgate. As a special bonus, I’ve…
14 Thrilling Things I’ve Learned So Far In Quarantine
It’s true, I was lurking. Kent Johnston is again eating a sandwich with green onions from the garden, and celery from loblaws. It is not known where the chicken, mayo, and butter are from. Kent Johnston and Josh Ramage went to high school together. Josh Ramage celebrates National Hot Dog Day. Craig Cornell does not….
14 Electrifying Things I’ve Learned So Far In Quarantine
I, Shaun Keay, am quiet. Josh Ramage is amused by Kent Johnston’s gut. Kent Johnston runs on 3 things: coffee, beer, and man meat. Kent Johnston needs new friends. Kent Johnston needs friends. Cory Bond is the SweatSox Piñata. Craig Cornell read the website during one of his middle of the night bathroom trips. Sleep…
14 Stimulating Things I’ve Learned So Far In Quarantine
You miss 90% of the putts you leave short. Mark Bond let Craig Cornell down. Craig Cornell wants to go to a Fair. Marc Lett had a Tribal Council with a Kiwi. Mark Bond may swing. Mark Bond wants to do it for Craif. Josh Ramage does not want to swing with Mark Bond. Josh…
It’s Like Matter/Anti-Matter, Never Touching
During our ON THIS DAY series, we’ve been going back in time and highlighting (on Twitter) some of our most memorable, forgettable, or extremely mediocre games from that day in SweatSox history. Today, we’ve gone back to July 12, 2011, when we took on the Gryphons at Heritage in Orleans. As a special bonus, I’ve taken…
14 Heartwarming Things I’ve Learned So Far In Quarantine
I patiently wait. I appear. I wreck. R.I.P. Kingston Ponies Kent Johnston’s fat ass & ribs got 20,000 steps the other day. R.I.P. Buffets Ross Hughes would pound a Brown Hole over a Pink Whitney any day of the week. I too did not read the above. Mark Bond needed a refresher on how to…
The Fly Ball To Josh That Kent Caught
During our ON THIS DAY series, we’ve been going back in time and highlighting (on Twitter) some of our most memorable, forgettable, or extremely mediocre games from that day in SweatSox history. Today, we’ve gone back to July 5, 2009, when we took on the Outlaws at the Sportsplex. As a special bonus, I’ve taken the…
14 Cowabungan Things I’ve Learned So Far In Quarantine
What I know: He’s going to Toronto ? What I learned: I, Shaun Keay, do not write what is written. Craif is a verb. Josh Ramage is full of “inappropriate comments”. Cory Bond planned smartly. Mrs. Cop wears the pants, sandals, and checkered shirts in the family. Cory Bond pulled-out with Liddy in Chicago. Allanal…
14 Marvelous Things I’ve Learned So Far In Quarantine
Will this be the first ever SuperList of Things I’ve Learned? Craig Cornell posting more makes the group better. Mark Bond posting less makes the group better. 169 Sushi is 1 point better than 168. Changing the truth IS what the SweatSox are about. Just when you think you have all the answers, I change…
Daddy, Why Are They Called The SweatSox?
During our ON THIS DAY series, we’ve been going back in time and highlighting (on Twitter) some of our most memorable, forgettable, or extremely mediocre games from that day in SweatSox history. Today, we’ve gone back to June 21, 2009, when we took on the Acadiens at Heritage. As a special bonus, I’ve taken the…
14 Wonderful Things I’ve Learned So Far In Quarantine
I really, truly, actually learned why they’ve been blasting starting at 7:30 every morning for the past month near my house. The rest I just kinda fake learned: Ross Hughes is the SweatSox Chandler Bing. And it begins. I’ve booked my 8 game schedule, as ordered. Baseball owns the summer, but frisbee owns the fall….
Teachable Moments
During our ON THIS DAY series, we’ve been going back in time and highlighting (on Twitter) some of our most memorable, forgettable, or extremely mediocre games from that day in SweatSox history. Today, we’ve gone back to June 12, 2011, when we took on the Outlaws at Faulkner. As a special website bonus, I’ve taken…