Kick-Off meetings are generally considered the least stimulating of the 3 annual NCBL meetings. Teams show up, pay their fees, get their balls, and then enjoy the rest of their day. My insider sources are telling me that 2016 was the exception to that rule as several controversial topics were discussed and voted on, including:…
A Secondhand Account of the 2016 NCBL Spring Meeting
NCBL Commissioner Bill Beelen made it clear at the Spring Meeting that he better not see a “Secondhand Account of the Spring Meeting” pop up anywhere online. Unfortunately, Bill did not make a motion to block such a post, therefore it couldn’t be seconded, thus there was no vote – which means once again everyone…
A Secondhand Account of the 2016 NCBL Winter Meeting
Exactly one week ago, the NCBL’s Annual Winter Meeting took place at the Nepean Sportsplex; and I’ve finally gathered enough information from my top-secret sources from all 4 tiers to provide the most accurate recap possible. I’ve received so many details from my loyal readers this past week, it kind of feels like I was…
The Triangle of Triumph
For those who don’t remember me, my name is Shaun Keay, and I am one of the most powerful men in the National Capital Baseball League. And when I say powerful I’m talking both metaphorically and physically, I once lifted a hundred pounds over my head without even realizing it! Sometimes though I forget just…
BRAVES: An Open Letter to I, Shaun Keay
Late last night, I, Shaun Keay, wrote the article “Why Are You Running?” that among other things recapped our game from last week against the Braves. Now I’m not one to mislead, embellish, or fabricate anything just for the sake of clicks; in fact I pride myself on my 100% accuracy rate ever since I took…
Why Are You Running?
Another long weekend is upon us, which means I, Shaun Keay, finally have a few free minutes to update you all on the latest SweatSox happenings. The last time we spoke the SweatSox still didn’t have an invitation to the Tier 2 postseason, we had just come off a disheartening loss to Marc Sports, and…
Don’t Write I’m Bad At Math
Last Thursday, the SweatSox and Marc Sports faced off in a rare National Capital Baseball League game under the Stadium lights. Not as rare was the SweatSox committing costly errors late in a close game, which is exactly what sealed our fate against our neighbors from across the river. We still don’t know who is…
Sharkkake
Riding the momentum from defeating the Kingston Ponies at the Brewer tournament, the SweatSox returned to Tier 2 regular season action last Wednesday to face the Winchester Sox in our annual Ottawa matchup. The game may have been 8 innings, we may only have had 3 hits, and Cory Bond may have been subbed out for…
When I Dip You Dip We Dip
Depending on who you ask, this past weekend the SweatSox either entered our 2nd or 3rd Nepean Brewers Tournament. The Brewers have erased all trace of the 2014 tournament from the official record, their website, and the complimentary program. Baseball historians everywhere are now looking for answers on a few key issues re: 2014… Did our 0-3…
Mailing It In
There comes a time in every person’s life when they must decide whether to put forth the extra effort, or just say fuck it and throw in the towel. The SweatSox are face to face with this incredibly difficult decision right now. Am I referring to Marc Lett choosing to spend his time on the…
Who Are You?
For the 27th time in NCBL regular season history, the SweatSox and Mudd faced off in Tier 2 action this past Sunday at Kinsmen. But before we talk baseball, lets talk footwear! When we were clearing out our dugout after the Mavericks tourney last weekend, we noticed a pair of cleats were left behind. We soon…
We’re Here For The Orgy
This past weekend the SweatSox played in the 2nd annual Heritage Classic Baseball Tournament hosted by the Tier 3 Old Sox, who have rebranded themselves the Mavericks since the last time we faced off way back in 2008. Drawn into a pool with our Tier 3 hosts and the Tier 4 Cubans, the SweatSox were…
Athletics vs Cubs – June 11, 2015
Earlier tonight in Tier 1 action, the Capital City Cubs and Kanata Athletics squared off at Kinsmen, which if you didn’t already know is right down the road from my humble abode. In attendance was none other than the NCBL’s impartial Score Keeper (iSK for short): Cory Bond. I probably could’ve been there had I…
John Groves Hit That?
After splitting our first two games, this past Monday night the SweatSox and Orioles faced off for the third and final time at Brewer Park. But before that happened… Broment of the Day: Chris Lidstone and Cory Bond got to the park early to watch the Panthers take on the River Hawks. I saw the…
SweatSite Analytics
The SweatSox website gets hundreds of visitors each day. Some people have the site bookmarked, a few have it set as their homepage, and others click a Twitter link to get right to the story they’re looking for. There are also a handful of people who type something into a search engine and get directed…
RIP: Marc Lett – 3.0
This past Monday night, for the first time this season, the SweatSox (4-3) and Braves (1-3) faced off at the Sportsplex. Hoping to avoid dropping to .500, we turned to our opening day starter, the SweatSox GLE Cory Bond, who hasn’t lost a game since June 3, 2013. It wasn’t an ideal start for the…
Sportsplex Scoreboard – June 2, 2015
Last night, the NCBL had 2 games scheduled at the Sportsplex. In Tier 3 action, the Dukes visited the Black Sox, which was followed by a Tier 1 matchup between the Bytown Battalion and Panthers. Our Authority Cory Bond seemingly had nothing better to do last night because he was in attendance playing with his new scorekeeping app. Boxscore…
For Drunkerer or Soberer
The streaky SweatSox travelled to Allen Park last night to face the Gatineau Marc Sports for the first time this year. We were looking to stop a 2 game losing skid, while Marc Sports was looking to avenge an 11-0 loss in our only matchup in Quebec last year. The SweatSox struck first in the top…