ProPublica, a U.S.-based investigative journalism organization, is reaching out to people with ties to Dominican baseball to collect personal stories and information through a WhatsApp line. This effort is part of an ongoing project to explore the experiences of young players and their families in the Dominican Republic, focusing on the opportunities, challenges, and practices within the country’s baseball system. The Dominican Republic is a key source of talent for Major League Baseball (MLB), with many players spending part of their development in the country before moving to the U.S. ProPublica has previously reported on issues such as predatory lending practices that have affected players and their families, often linked to the financial demands of the baseball industry. The organization is now looking to expand its understanding through direct input from those within the community. This could include stories about training conditions, financial pressures, or the impact of the baseball system on local communities. Individuals who wish to share their experiences can text the word "baseball" to the WhatsApp number 1-917-207-6447. For those who do not use WhatsApp, ProPublica has provided email contact details for two of its reporters, Gus Garcia-Roberts and Maryam Jameel. The organization has emphasized that all information shared will be kept confidential and will not be sold to third parties. ProPublica’s initiative highlights the importance of community voices in shaping a more complete picture of the challenges and realities faced by those involved in the Dominican baseball system. By inviting personal accounts, the organization aims to produce more in-depth and accurate reporting on the subject.