The Eagles and Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday that Fenway Park will host the sixth annual ALS Awareness Game on April 22 in honor of former captain, Pete Frates.
Top Story, Men's Basketball
In The Basketball Tournament, Former Eagles Played for Pete Frates
Led by Sean Marshall, Skinner’s Frate Train, a group of BC alumni, attempted to win money for ALS and Pete Frates in The Basketball Tournament.
Top Story, Spring
After Honoring Frates, Birdball Steals Series Win From Wake Forest
With Pete Frates’ No. 3 hanging permanently on the wall, and the legend himself in attendance, the Eagles didn’t disappoint with a comeback victory over the Demon Deacons.
Spring
Craig, Mondou Lift Demon Deacons Over Eagles in Opener
Birdball couldn’t handle the power hitting of Will Craig and the consistency of Nate Mondou in a loss to the Demon Deacons.
Opinions, Editorials
Frates’ Jersey Retirement Shows Best of BC Athletics
“The retirement of Frates’ jersey is a worthwhile celebration of the good he has done while also raising more awareness for the cause he still fights for.”
Top Story, Spring
Birdball To Retire Pete Frates’ Number
For just the second time in program history, BC baseball will retire a number—Pete Frates’ No. 3 jersey—in a pregame ceremony on Saturday.
Spring, Featured Story
A Decade Later, Frates Remains the Heartbeat of Birdball
Despite the unbelievable success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Pete Frates and his family aren’t done fighting for awareness and research for the disease.
Spring
Birdball Plays For Pride (and Pete) in Fort Myers
When the Eagles play the Red Sox every year, it’s more than just a game.
News
‘This Is About Family’: Nancy Frates On ALS And Moving Forward
Nancy Frates, whose son helped make the Ice Bucket Challenge go viral, spoke Thursday night.
Spring, Featured Column, Column, Baseball
Despite Obstacles, Birdball Still Seeks A Playoff Berth
Behind the efforts of great recruiting and recent development, BC baseball is having its best season since 2009.
