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How To Get Seth Dawkins (And More!): Recruiting Tips For BC Coaches

Michael Sullivan • April 13, 2015

BC coaches can top football's Drake-themed letter to wide receiver Seth Dawkins with other creative methods for recruiting high school athletes.

Adams, BC Stay Cool Under Pressure To Top Clemson

Alec Greaney • April 11, 2015

The Eagles held on to top the Clemson Tigers 8-7 behind the clutch play of catcher Nick Sciortino and reliever Jesse Adams.

Eagles Advance To Beanpot Final In First Game At Shea Field

Michael Sullivan • April 8, 2015

In the season opener at Shea Field this season, the Eagles overcame frigid temperatures (and a little bit of hail) to defeat the Huskies and advance to the Beanpot final at Fenway Park.

Reviving Baseball Starts At The Youth And College Levels

Michael Sullivan • March 30, 2015

Rebuilding America's Pastime requires a lot of work, including adding more college scholarships and designing more effective programs for lower-income players.

Birdball Finishes Weekend With Sweep Of Duke

Alec Greaney • March 30, 2015

A sweep of Duke University in Newark, Del. capped off a stellar week for the Eagles, who have won six straight games.

Shea It Ain’t So: Finding A New Home For BC Baseball

Tom DeVoto • March 26, 2015

Buried under feet of snow for a few months, Shea Field is nowhere near playing shape. Here are some backup plans in the meantime.

Three Home Runs Punctuate Blowout Win Over Northeastern

Alec Greaney • March 25, 2015

Birdball crushed the Huskies, 22-1, led by two homers by cleanup hitter Chris Shaw and a grand slam from an unlikely source: freshman Anthony Maselli.

Eagles Strand 16 In 15-Inning Loss To NC State

Michael Sullivan • March 22, 2015

Birdball left 16 men on base in an extra-inning loss, plagued by Mike Gambino's controversial decision to pull Chris Shaw for a pinch runner in the bottom of the ninth.

Burke Stymies Wolfpack For Eagles’ First ACC Win

Michael Sullivan • March 21, 2015

The right-hander shut down NC State's powerful lineup, tossing 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball for his first win of the season.

Birdball Swept By Louisville, Still Searching For ACC Win

Alec Greaney • March 16, 2015

BC lost three games to No. 18 Louisville over the weekend. The Eagles have struggled out of the gate in ACC play, dropping to 0-6 in conference.

John Gorman Is Birdball’s Ace In The Hole

Tom DeVoto • February 25, 2015

John Gorman is a starter and a closer, a captain and a jokester. The staff ace can do it all for Boston College baseball.

Out Of The Swamp

Connor Mellas • February 25, 2015

Inspired by Pete Frates, the Eagles set their sights on a winning season as more than just a group of teammates.