MLB The Show 25 9th Inning Program launched on October 3rd, adding three powerful new bosses and an untradeable 99 OVR hitter. As always, you'll need to earn XP in each mode.

Besides the new players, 9th Inning Program also includes free player packs, stadium items, stubs, and more, for a total of 35 rewards. Let's take a look at the rewards and how to earn them.

9th Inning Program Rewards

1. 3,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 pack
2. 7,500 XP: 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack
3. 12,500 XP: MLB The Show 25 pack
4. 17,500 XP: 1,000 Stubs
5. 22,500 XP: 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack
6. 27,500 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
7. 35,000 XP: Headliners pack
8. 42,500 XP: 1,000 Stubs
9. 50,000 XP: Headliners pack
10. 57,500 XP: 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack
11. 65,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
12. 72,500 XP: Stadium Sound
13. 80,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
14. 87,500 XP: Headliners pack
15. 95,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
16. 105,000 XP: Audio Unlockable
17. 115,000 XP: 99 OVR Retro Finest Joc Pederson (No-Sell)
18. 125,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
19. 135,000 XP: Deluxe Choice pack
20. 145,000 XP: Headliners pack
21. 155,000 XP: 9th Inning Boss Choice Pack
22. 165,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
23. 175,000 XP: Deluxe Choice Pack
24. 185,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 pack
25. 195,000 XP: Headliners pack
26. 205,000 XP: 1,500 Stubs
27. 220,000 XP: Deluxe Choice pack
28. 235,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit pack
29. 250,000 XP: MLB The Show 25 pack (x2)
30. 265,000 XP: 9th Inning Boss Choice Pack
31. 280,000 XP: Deluxe Choice Pack
32. 295,000 XP: Headliners Pack
33. 310,000 XP: 2,000 Stubs
34. 325,000 XP: Full Moon 2.0 Choice Pack
35. 340,000 XP: Home Run Derby X Choice Pack

How To Complete 9th Inning Program?

In addition to accumulating XP in Diamond Dynasty mode, you can also redeem XP for a voucher for 9th Inning after defeating all three bosses in 8th Inning Program. You can redeem up to 50,000 XP.

In addition, completing Drop Missions also earns XP:

• Achieve 12 strikeouts in any game mode (5,000 XP)
• Achieve 25 home runs in any game mode (7,500 XP)
• Achieve 75 extra-base hits in any game mode (10,000 XP)

9th Inning Program Player Cards

While 9th Inning Cornerstone Choice Pack grants you three 93 OVR players, our focus for this post is on the 99 OVR.

99 OVR Joc Pederson Retro Finest

• Contact Right: 118
• Contact Left: 104
• Power Right: 125
• Power Left: 82
• Vision: 101
• Discipline: 104
• Clutch: 125
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 95

Joc Pederson struggled at the plate in September. Although he hit a game-tying double on September 14th, his overall batting average was less than.200, making him a limited contributor to Retro.

As a card that cannot be traded for MLB 25 stubs, his strong power (125) and high contact (118) against right-handed pitchers mean he can be a significant extra-base/home run threat in regular matchups. He can also adapt to the left and right outfield positions and first base, giving you more room for substitutions and rotations when building your lineup, making him a pretty competitive prospect at this point.

99 OVR Andrew McCutchen Pirates CF Finest

• Contact Right: 125
• Contact Left: 115
• Power Right: 107
• Power Left: 125
• Vision: 107
• Discipline: 114
• Clutch: 125
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 95

The 39-year-old McCutchen has a career September batting average of .261 and 59 home runs. Overall, his production is solid, but his batting average is slightly lower than usual.

As 9th Inning Boss, his Power and Contact are both very strong, and his vision allows him to play in difficult games. His stolen bases (80) are also quite threatening. However, his defense is not particularly top-notch, so he may be suppressed in extreme matchups when facing top hitters. If you already have a very top outfielder and hitter, the marginal improvement of this card may be small.

99 OVR Chris Sale Braves SP Awards

• Stamina: 108
• H/9: 114
• K/9: 116
• BB/9: 101
• HR/9: 94
• Pitch Clutch: 125
• Control: 97
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99

Chris Sale's performance in September was still reliable. Although he did not appear in many games, his efficiency, control and strikeout ability were relatively solid.

As a Boss card, he has virtually no weaknesses among pitchers, making him a great buy for long-term use. You can use him as the centerpiece, first, or second starter in your lineup.

99 OVR Corey Seager Rangers SS Awards

• Contact Right: 125
• Contact Left: 120
• Power Right: 125
• Power Left: 109
• Vision: 103
• Discipline: 104
• Clutch: 125
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 90

Corey Seager had a particularly impressive September. His batting form returned in September, and he was able to contribute significantly in RBIs and home runs, making him a key player for Rangers.

His Boss card demonstrates excellent hitting and decent defense for his tier. However, due to his poor speed, avoid assigning him primary baserunning or stealing responsibilities. Instead, consider using him in matchups where he's more focused on hitting and defense.

9th Inning Program expires on October 31st, leaving you two weeks to complete the program. Since there are only two Boss Choice Packs, I recommend prioritizing Chris Sale, followed by Corey Seager, and finally Andrew McCutchen. You can also prioritize the cards with the highest demand based on the player market.

All three Boss cards can be traded for stubs, but they're currently valued at around 50,000 to 60,000 stubs. If you want to collect all three before the program ends, Utnice has a number of cheap and reliable MLB The Show 25 stubs for sale. If you don't have time to claim all the rewards, Utnice is a good option.

Hello baseball fans! MLB The Show 25 has launched a new program, Hall of Fame Program. This event features four Hall of Fame members. As rewards, you can receive up to two 99 OVR players. The other two 99 OVR players require you to complete quests.

99 OVR players are the strongest players in MLB 25. What tasks do you need to complete getting them? What are their stats?

Hall Of Fame Program Rewards

• 5 Points: 2,000 XP
• 10 Points: 95 OVR 2nd Half Heroes Dave Parker
• 15 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 20 Points: 95 OVR 2nd Half Heroes CC Sabathia
• 25 Points: 2,000 XP
• 30 Points: 250 MLB The Show 25 Stubs
• 35 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 40 Points: 3,000 XP
• 45 Points: 250 MLB The Show 25 Stubs
• 50 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 55 Points: 3,000 XP
• 60 Points: 99 OVR Hall of Fame Dave Parker
• 65 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 70 Points: 5,000 XP
• 75 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 80 Points: 5,000 XP
• 85 Points: 250 MLB The Show 25 Stubs
• 90 Points: 5,000 XP
• 95 Points: MLB The Show 25 pack
• 100 Points: 5,000 XP and 99 OVR Hall of Fame CC Sabathia

These are the Hall of Fame Program rewards. Now let's take a look at the stats for two 99 OVR players.

99 OVR Hall Of Fame Dave Parker

• Contact Right: 120
• Contact Left: 112
• Power Right: 93
• Power Left: 90
• Vision: 103
• Discipline: 80
• Clutch: 120
• Bunt: 35
• Drag Bunt: 25
• Durability: 92

Dave Parker was inducted into Hall of Fame in 2025, but the venerable Pirates right fielder also passed away on June 28, 2025. He’s a powerful hitter, but his defense is also unmatched.

99 OVR Hall Of Fame CC Sabathia

• Stamina: 111
• H/9: 104
• K/9: 103
• BB/9: 100
• HR/9: 90
• Pitch Clutch: 106
• Control: 94
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99

CC Sabathia, a 2025 Hall of Fame start pitcher for Yankees, has virtually no weaknesses in his statistical profile. He’s the second-best starting pitcher in MLB 25 and is untradeable. The current top-ranked starter is Ubaldo Jiménez, also from Yankees, but you’ll need 100,000 MLB The Show 25 stubs to acquire him.

How To Make Progress?

Complete four moments (20 points - 5 points each)

Dick Allen Mission:

• Accumulate 500 PXP using any Dick Allen card (3 points) (repeatable)
• Get 50 base hits using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points)
• Get 25 hits using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points)
• Get 10 extra-base hits using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points)
• Get 5 home runs using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points)
• Get 15 hits using any player who primarily plays third base (3 points)
• Get 2,000 PXP using any Phillies, Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox, or Athletics player (3 points) 

Dave Parker Mission:

• Accumulate 500 PXP using any Dave Parker card (3 points) (Repeatable)
• Get 10 total bases using 95 2nd Half Heroes OVR Dave Parker (3 points)
• Get two extra bases using 95 2nd Half Heroes OVR Dave Parker (3 points)
• Get 5 hits using 99 OVR Hall of Fame Dave Parker (3 points)
• Hit a home run using 99 OVR Hall of Fame Dave Parker
• Get 15 hits using a player whose primary position is right fielder (3 points)
• Accumulate 2,000 PXP using a player from Pirates, Reds, Athletics, Brewers, Angels, or Blue Jays (3 points)

CC Sabathia Mission:

• Accumulate 500 PXP using any CC Sabathia card (3 points) (Repeatable) )
• Get a win using 95 OVR 2nd Half Heroes CC Sabathia (3 points)
• Strike out 10 times using 95 OVR 2nd Half Heroes CC Sabathia (3 points)
• Get five wins using Guardians, Brewers, or Yankees’ pitcher (3 points)
• Pitch 20 innings using Guardians, Brewers, or Yankees’ pitcher (3 points)
• Strike out 35 times using Guardians, Brewers, or Yankees’ pitcher (3 points)
• Gain 2,000 PXP using Guardians, Brewers, or Yankees’ pitcher (3 points)

Billy Wagner Mission:

• Gain 500 PXP using any Billy Wagner card (3 points) (Repeatable)
• Get five saves using an Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, or Braves pitcher (3 points)
• Pitch 20 innings with a pitcher from Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, or Braves (3 runs)
• Strike out 35 times with a pitcher from Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, or Braves (3 runs)
• Save five times with a player whose primary position is a closer (CP) (3 runs)
• Gain 1,000 PXP with a player whose primary position is a closer (3 runs)
• Gain 2,000 PXP with a pitcher from Astros, Phillies, Mets, Red Sox, or Braves (3 runs)

How To Get The Other Two 99 OVR Players?

Dick Allen and Billy Wagner require you to complete vouchers in Jose Bautista’s collection quests.

• Billy Wagner: 14 vouchers
• Dick Allen: 21 vouchers

99 OVR Hall of Fame Dick Allen

• Contact Right: 109
• Contact Left: 125
• Power Right: 102
• Power Left: 125
• Vision: 83
• Discipline: 115
• Clutch: 117
• Bunt: 66
• Drag Bunt: 61
• Durability: 99

Dick Allen plays first and third base for Phillies and can also play left field. He handles pitches from the left side perfectly and currently ranks second among third basemen.

99 OVR Hall Of Fame Billy Wagner

• Stamina: 26
• H/9: 118
• K/9: 125
• BB/9: 87
• HR/9: 92
• Pitch Clutch: 125
• Control: 85
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99

Billy Wagner, a left-handed pitcher for Astros, can use five different pitches and currently ranks first among closers in MLB 25.

This is a summary of Hall of Fame Program. The players in this program are all top players, and the tasks are not difficult, but it may take some time to complete them all.

MLB The Show 25 released Update 9 on April 23. This patch not only maintains the original advantages of this baseball sim but also focuses on optimizing Diamond Dynasty trading market rules, fixing some bugs, and bringing more adjustments to the gameplay, hoping to give players a better gaming experience.

MLB The Show 25 has been widely welcomed by fans since its official release on March 18. In order to maintain the fun of the game, the developer has also been constantly updating it, and the frequency is basically maintained once a week. Although Update 9 will not fundamentally change the game content, it will greatly improve the gaming experience. This is a small but significant upgrade, but it is also the key to MLB The Show 25 becoming the best work in the series so far. Although it is still a little lacking in some places, its pace of progress has never stopped.

Let’s take a look at the specific changes:

Diamond Dynasty

The focus of this update is the changes to Diamond Dynasty. The developer has increased the trading order limit for 90-95 OVR player items from 500,000 to 750,000, aiming to stimulate asset flow between players by relaxing the trading restrictions on high-value cards.

This adjustment can not only reflect the true market value of elite-tier cards but also create more flexible trading space for players, but it also means that players need to be more active in accumulating MLB 25 Stubs in different ways to obtain some popular elite-tier cards. Fortunately, there are many ways for MLB The Show 25 players to earn a lot of Stubs, so there is no need to worry too much about this adjustment putting more pressure on the player’s economy in the game for the time being.

Gameplay optimization

This update focuses on fixing the logic judgment of the guess pitch feature. Correctly guessed pitches can now fall into the target area more stable, which will significantly increase the space for players to deal with submarines and sidearm pitchers.

Regarding some menu bugs that have been bothering players, Update 9 solves an issue with abnormal bullpen menu access in online play. It also fixes the issue where the pause menu would remain on the screen when the game was running in the background. At the same time, the stats display format of the pause menu has been optimized, simplifying the original PA - AVG - RBI - H - HR to a more intuitive PA - AVG - HR - RBI - SB. Input issues in the pause menu have also been resolved.

Other Modes

Road to the Show mode has ushered in three key fixes. The first is that the difficulty setting abnormality has been completely resolved, and players no longer have to face the problem that low difficulty settings occasionally run at high difficulty. The second is that the two-way player offseason crash error has been fixed. When a player is converted from a two-way player, the player cards will now display the correct position. Last but not least, the issue of players not being included in the postseason roster in playoffs no longer exists.

Franchise improves salary calculations, and player salaries after mid-season trades are now proportionally included in the team budget, a change that significantly improves the realism of the in-game economy.

Meanwhile, Storylines mode has become more stable, preventing players from crashing when entering the exhibition game after playing Storylines. Update 9 fixes bugs in multiple modes, providing a better environment for players to immerse themselves in baseball video games.

Visual Effects

• This update continues MLB The Show 25’s obsessive pursuit of detail and has received many fine-tuning adjustments.
• Citi Field has completed missing retired numbers.
• Target Field’s "Win! Twins!" neon lights now respond correctly to nighttime events.
• T-Mobile Park has fixed Mariners flags and banners.
• Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 World Series Gold uniforms have been added to the game.

In addition, Update 9 also updates the player models of Jackson Rutledge and Mason Englert, fixes various commentary bugs, and has more update details. Players can check the official account.

Although some players think that this type of regular update lacks surprises, it is undeniable that it is precisely because MLB The Show 25 is constantly optimizing the content of the game through updates that it can stand out from similar games. We hope that the developer can maintain the status quo and optimize the details without changing the content of the game. This is enough. After all, what players need is not a complete innovation, but a better gaming experience.

As more information about Switch 2 is leaked, players find that it still lacks some sports games.Perhaps this premier baseball sim will be able to be played on Switch 2 in the future, which will just meet the wishes of fans.