This initiative is part of a broader effort to support youth baseball and softball across Northwoods League communities.

The Washington Nationals are partnering with Leveling the Playing Field to host the team's annual baseball equipment drive on Sunday, June 19, at Nationals Park.

block the baseball on errant pitches and throw out base runners. The catcher can perform this drill with or without catching gear. Catcher assumes the receiving stance holding his mitt in front of ...