Dominican Baseball & Education Dominican Youth Baseball: 2026 International Signing Day and What It Means for Families The headlines celebrate the signings. But for families in Barahona, Signing Day is about both real opportunity and real risk. By Brian Straley…
Dominican Baseball & MLB Team USA vs Dominican Republic: The 2026 World Baseball Classic Semifinal Two baseball powerhouses. One semifinal. Here’s what was at stake — and what it means for Dominican baseball. By Brian Straley · Vias RD ·…
Dominican Baseball Culture How to See a LIDOM Baseball Game Like a Local Your first LIDOM game will feel like culture shock — in the best way. Here’s how to experience it right. By Brian Straley · Vias RD ·…
Dominican Baseball & Culture Why the World Baseball Classic Means Everything to the Dominican Republic For Dominicans, the WBC isn’t just a tournament. It’s national identity, pride, and proof of what this island produces. By Brian Straley · Vias RD…
Dominican Baseball Culture Opening Day Dreams: Baseball Season in the Dominican Republic When baseball season begins in the DR, it’s about more than a sport. It’s about hope, education, and what comes next. By Brian Straley · Vias RD ·…
Our Story From Empower Baseball to Vias RD: How We Got Here We didn’t change our mission. We built a name that actually says what we do. By Brian Straley · Vias RD · 5 min read If you’ve followed…
Dominican Baseball & MLB Dominican Republic Talent Takes Center Stage on MLB’s 2026 International Signing Day International Signing Day celebrates the 2%. Vias RD takes care of the 98%. By Brian Straley · Vias RD · 6 min read On…
Dominican Baseball & Education 89 Dominican Players Made the MLB. Here’s What Happened to Everyone Else. From Juan Soto to the 40,000 boys who never get signed — the full story of Dominican baseball and one program trying to change…
Dominican Baseball Culture What Is a Dominican Buscón? Inside the Buscón System in Baseball The informal agent system that shapes thousands of Dominican kids’ lives — before they ever reach an MLB academy. By Brian Straley · Vias RD ·…
Dominican Baseball Culture LIDOM Teams Explained: Meet All 6 Dominican Winter League Clubs Six teams. Six regions. One baseball-obsessed island. Here’s everything you need to know about LIDOM. By Brian Straley · Vias RD · 6 min read Ask a…
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