The Heights

Try and Keep Up: Chris Galland’s Prolific Rise Since H.S.

Bradley Smart • April 10, 2019

Boston College was Chris Galland’s only collegiate baseball offer. Now, he’s off to the races, building off an All-ACC Third Team campaign with a chip on his shoulder.

Season in Review: 2018 Baseball

Bradley Smart • May 31, 2018

Two years removed from a Super Regionals appearance, the Eagles limped to a 17-win campaign, plagued by an inconsistent rotation, a lack of timely hitting, and struggles with the bullpen and close games.

Previewing 2018 Baseball: Dartmouth

Caroline Claar • April 18, 2018

Looking to shake another losing streak, the Eagles are back in action amidst a lengthy homestand with a midweek matchup against Ivy League opponent Dartmouth.

Wherever, Whenever: Jake Alu and Jacob Yish Bring Flexibility to Eagles Lineup

Bradley Smart • February 28, 2018

Jake Alu and Jacob Yish are used to playing all over the field—whether it’s manning almost every infield position for Alu, or covering distance in the outfield for Yish—and expect nothing different this year after breakout 2017 campaigns.

Birdball Books Trip to Cooperstown for ALS Weekend

Andy Backstrom • September 6, 2017

Former Eagles captain and ALS patient Pete Frates continues to reach new heights. In just three years, his journey has taken him from Fenway Park to Cooperstown.

Three Birdballers Taken in MLB Draft

Riley Overend • June 14, 2017

Donovan Casey, Johnny Adams, and Jacob Stevens could be on their way to the pros after they were picked on the third and final day of the MLB Draft.

In Final Game at Shea Field, Birdball Clinches ACC Tournament Berth

Alec Greaney • May 20, 2017

Seniors posed with their families and relatives of Eddie Pellagrini threw out the first pitches in a ceremony before the game.

Eagles Hit Four Home Runs in Series-Clinching Win Over Notre Dame

Andy Backstrom • May 19, 2017

Coming into its series against Notre Dame, BC had recorded just 11 home runs. Every other team in the ACC had hit at least 25. But on Saturday, the Eagles blasted four, en route to their fifth-straight victory.

Birdball Sweeps Quinnipiac in Saturday Doubleheader

Riley Overend • May 13, 2017

Brian Rapp and Dan Metzdorf both tossed five scoreless innings as the Eagles beat the Bobcats twice on Saturday afternoon.

In ALS Awareness Game, Eagles Cruise Past NC State at Fenway

Riley Overend • April 22, 2017

BC's lineup exploded for 16 hits against the Wolfpack, pulling out an 8-3 win with Pete Frates and his family in attendance.

Rain Halts Beanpot Final Against Harvard in Fifth Inning

Andy Backstrom • April 19, 2017

The coaching staffs were expecting rain, and a possible delay, but not a suspension of play. In the middle of the fifth inning, Wednesday's Beanpot final was halted with BC leading Harvard 3-2.

Birdball Earns First ACC Series Win At Duke

Riley Overend • April 16, 2017

Jacob Stevens, Donovan Casey, and Gian Martellini all had huge weekends at Duke, leading Birdball to a pair of victories.