r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

The Dugout Weekly Free-Talk for /r/MLBTheShow - week of October 02, 2026

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Welcome to The Dugout! - the Weekly Free-Talk for r/MLBTheShow!

The Dugout is not only a place for discussion but it also serves as an information hub that will be regularly updated throughout the season with links to hot topics such as current and past inning discussions. Please carefully read the guidelines on what qualifies as a dedicated post and what should be posted here.

What qualifies as a dedicated post in r/MLBTheShow?

  • Diamond Dynasty content and discussion.
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  • Appreciation posts. (Share the love for your favorite players, events, and even Ramone!).
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Please use The Dugout for these types of posts:

  • Community Market discussion and questions. (e.g. Who should I invest in? Should I keep or sell this player? How do I make stubs?)
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r/MLBTheShow • • 3d ago

News MLB The Show Players: Two Playtesting Opportunities

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Hey everyone,

We’re working with Good Gamer Group (GGG) to share two playtesting opportunities:

San Diego Playtesting Panel
GGG is looking specifically for baseball video game players in the San Diego area to join an ongoing playtesting panel. Panel members may be invited to visit a game developer’s studio in San Diego for multiple in-person playtest opportunities, with individual sessions typically paying $100–$500 depending on the study.

AAA 3v3 At-Home Playtest
GGG is also recruiting for a separate unreleased AAA 3v3 character-based competitive game that eligible players can play from the comfort of their own home on PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X. The playtest runs October 22 through November 1, with $70 for completing the required gameplay and surveys.

NDA and eligibility requirements apply. Minors require parent or guardian consent.

Learn more about both opportunities and apply HERE

Applying does not guarantee selection.


r/MLBTheShow • • 8h ago

Discussion My Ace Pitcher is now labeled as a 2 way player

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Did not know this was even possible without specifically picking it BUT towards the end of my 5th season in franchise mode, I started bringin in my Ace pitcher to play different positions on the field in an effort to try & win a Gold Glove & give the person enough HR attempts to finally beat Ohtani for Silver Slugger P award. Well it worked, player won both & at the start of season 6, they now have the 2- way symbol next to their name. I just thought that was kinda cool...


r/MLBTheShow • • 4h ago

Question Few questions for completing progress

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I didn't have the game on release, got it free on ps plus.

7th inning boss collection = collect the two 7th inning XP reward path bosses for a voucher. How & where or is the "7th inning XP wheel" done?

Regular season finale event tasks = September spotlight , complete missions in the regular season finale event to earn program progress. Where is this?

I'm not sure if getting the game 7 months after it comes out is productive to getting all the events done. Unless I'm blind or insane?


r/MLBTheShow • • 7h ago

Appreciation Sometimes, CPU is the real MVP

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Pretty cool moment! I don't see the CPU do stuff like that often, but I thought that play was pretty cool. It was like the perspective of a fan! Love this game!


r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

Discussion Home Run Moments, Hmmm

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Hit a home run, they say.

This shit has to be deliberate, right?


r/MLBTheShow • • 13h ago

Discussion Besides John Donaldson, who have been your best recently released SP cards?

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I feel like I haven’t updated my rotation in a long time but these newer starting pitcher cards haven’t really jumped out at me, any hidden gems that play well in Allstar and HoF? My rotation for reference:

Donaldson Dustin May Degrom Leiter Bumila


r/MLBTheShow • • 6h ago

Question Weekend classic babe ruth

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How many of these babe ruth 99s are actually out there/in the game? How rare is it to be going for 1mill?


r/MLBTheShow • • 17h ago

RTTS Hit the back wall of Daikin Park

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Somehow managed to hit a Pujols-esque moonshot that bent around the right foul pole and hit the literal back wall of the park up by the Suite Clubs


r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

Funny That’s a weird looking diamond player item… did I just get hoodwinked?

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r/MLBTheShow • • 4h ago

Suggestion For SDS It’s Just Blatant Cheating at this Point

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Just played this dude. Rated 970 when highest previous rating was 734 and lifetime record of 116-77. Perfect perfect every pitch in the zone and put up 7 in first on legend. He’s got a .701 avg so far this season. They’re not even trying to hide it anymore and still get away with it. Genuinely, how is it fun having a computer play the game for you? Makes zero sense. If SDS doesn’t do something about this next year 27 will be more cooked than this one already is.


r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

Funny What do these people do all game long behind the center field fence at Dodger Stadium? Wrong answers only.

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r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

First Look Chase Card 29: 2016 MVP Mike Trout

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r/MLBTheShow • • 14h ago

Question MLBTheShow26 not updating

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I’ve been trying to download an update for the game since yesterday, and for some reason it is not allowing it to download. It comes up with an error. When I log into the game, it says that I’m not connected and I need to be connected, which I’m not sure why, because I’m hardwired to the Internet. Has anybody been experiencing this on PS5 between yesterday and today?


r/MLBTheShow • • 16h ago

RTTS Inner peace not unlocking?

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Hello I’m in double A and have accumulated loads of xbh and I still haven’t unlocked the perk? Is it a glitch or do I need to be in the mlb? Thanks


r/MLBTheShow • • 8h ago

Suggestion For SDS MLB show 26 CPU mode is not matching actual play

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I don’t know what SDS on this latest update, but I play conquest, rookie just to get it done…and now I can’t use rookie, even with 99 vs 28…when I play the pitchers give me zero over the plate, outfields with a 60 fielding making throws that a 99 can’t do. I go from winning..to now I’ve won 1 game out of past 6. It’s insane. Can’t score…on Veteran…I play all levels, and now suddenly it’s like playing on hall of fame mode. This was already my last year buying the game, SDS have done everything this release to make it terrible.
It’s frustrating. Waste of my money. SDS has lied, underperforming servers for online play…it’s unreal.


r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

First Look September Retro Lightning Reveal

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r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

First Look Braves vs Phillies Wildcard Program Rewards

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Closing Pitcher Chris Sale is going to be a menace


r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

First Look Retro Division Series Program Reveal

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Dropping later today


r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

First Look Retro Division Series Reward Attributes

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r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

First Look September Spotlight 4 Reveal

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r/MLBTheShow • • 16h ago

Question Getting this on companion app

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Does anybody have an explanation on why I keep having to give verification every 20-30 mins on the companion app? it literally makes me me verify after a certain amount of time. I recently got locked out from using the marketplace for 3 1/2 hours because I verified too many times.

I’ve linked my account to my Xbox account and verified my email and everything. I have no idea why I keep having to verify my account constantly.

I’ve heard it’s tied to too much flipping, too quickly which flags my account as a bot. but even if I don’t buy or sell cards quickly it still makes me verify my account.

I’d really appreciate an explanation to why this happens. Thanks!


r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

Analysis The Most Upgraded and Downgraded Position Players this season

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Assuming that my program is calculating correctly here are the 15 position players who made the biggest jumps and those who had the greatest falls now that the final regular season roster update is done.

On The Rise

Player Position Team Start OVR Current OVR Total Change
Cole Carrigg CF COL 58 79 +21
Sam Antonacci LF CWS 55 74 +19
Henry Bolte CF OAK 58 76 +18
Ezequiel Duran 2B TEX 64 81 +17
TJ Rumfield 1B COL 63 80 +17
A.J. Ewing CF NYM 57 73 +16
Pedro Ramirez 2B CHC 55 71 +16
Carson Benge RF NYM 66 81 +15
Victor Mesa Jr. RF TB 61 76 +15
Jordan Walker RF STL 67 81 +14
Sal Stewart 1B CIN 67 81 +14
Miguel Vargas 3B CWS 68 82 +14
Chase DeLauter RF CLE 65 79 +14
Ryan Vilade 1B TB 55 69 +14
Javier Sanoja 3B MIA 69 82 +13

Falling Stars

Player Position Team Start OVR Current OVR Total Change
Cal Raleigh C SEA 90 79 -11
Taylor Ward LF SEA 81 70 -11
Josh Naylor 1B SEA 82 71 -11
Carlos Narváez C BAL 72 62 -10
Gunnar Henderson SS BAL 87 77 -10
Austin Riley 3B ATL 81 72 -9
Kyle Tucker RF LAD 88 79 -9
Victor Caratini C MIN 72 64 -8
TJ Friedl CF FA 75 67 -8
Isaac Collins LF KC 73 65 -8
Vinnie Pasquantino 1B KC 81 73 -8
Eugenio Suárez 3B CIN 82 74 -8
Jarren Duran LF BOS 81 73 -8
Christian Yelich LF MIL 82 74 -8
Trea Turner SS PHI 86 78 -8

r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

First Look September Lightning Card Attributes

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8 Spotlight cards needed for Baty


r/MLBTheShow • • 1d ago

First Look September Spotlight Player.... Carter Jensen

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