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.

Team of the Season, one of the three major promotions held every year, is finally here. The latest trailer for FUT 25 showcases outstanding players from the world’s top football leagues during the previous season.

After a long voting process, 33 cards will be selected for Ultimate TOTS. These cards are expected to be released on Friday, June 6th.

What Is Team of The Season?

Team of the Season is one of the three major promotions held every year in EA Sports FC series, which aims to select the best players in the previous season and give them a boost.

The voting method this time differs from FC 24. This time, the voting is divided into different leagues. 11 players will be voted by fans in each league. The winning players will be added to the game as TOTS cards.

TOTS cards have a unique light blue and gold design, and the player’s various statistics and overall ratings will receive amazing improvements. Most of them will become one of the most powerful players in FC 25.

As the promotion progresses, EA Sports usually holds an additional Ultimate TOTS voting event, which brings together the best performing players from all leagues into an elite lineup, Ultimate TOTS.

This final lineup will be released at the end of TOTS event, which is expected to be on June 6. Players can unlock the players in it for a limited time, which also marks the end of voting for each league.

All TOTS cards can be drawn through gift packs after they are released, giving lucky players the opportunity to add high-value new members to their team. However, you need to prepare enough FUT 25 Coins.

Ultimate Team Of The Season Prediction

Defenders

• Alisson (95 Overall Rating): Goalkeepers, Brazil, Liverpool
• Trent Alexander-Arnold (95 Overall Rating): Right Back, England, Liverpool
• Virgil van Dijk (97 Overall Rating): Center Back, Netherlands, Liverpool
• Theo Hernandez (95 Overall Rating): Left Back, France, AC Milan

Liverpool’s defensive strength is unquestionable. After Arne Slot took over the team left by the previous coach, he relied on careful rotation and tactics, as well as improving the versatility of the players to make up for the lack of depth in some positions. Under his guidance, the players once again played lively and posed an enormous threat to Manchester City and Arsenal.

Liverpool’s three players on the defensive line are the best in the team. Alisson missed a few games because of injury, otherwise his rating might be higher. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk are out of a contract in the summer of 2025, but they have shown great professionalism.

Theo Hernandez is the only AC Milan player of the four players, but he is considered a Meta player and will almost certainly play in Ultimate TOTS.

Midfielders

• Jude Bellingham (96 Overall Rating): CM, England, Real Madrid
• Florian Wirtz (96 Overall Rating): CM, Germany, Leverkusen
• Pedri (95 Overall Rating): CAM, Spain, Barcelona

This season’s midfielders are technically proficient, but not defensively. Florian Wirtz, Pedri and Jude Bellingham have all shown amazing skills in dribbling, passing and dribbling past opponents.

Jude Bellingham didn’t show his best form last season, but he still contributed 15 goals.

Attackers

• Mohamed Salah (98 Overall Rating): RW, Egypt, Liverpool
• Harry Kane (98 Overall Rating): ST, England, Bayern Munich
• Kylian Mbappé (97 Overall Rating): ST, France, Real Madrid
• Vinicius Junior (97 Overall Rating): LW, Brazil, Real Madrid

It is difficult to pick the best attackers, as there were many very good forwards in the last season. The above four players are all strong contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or, so they all have the potential to score high in TOTS. Each player’s value may be above one million coins.

Substitutes

1. Jan Oblak (95 Overall Rating): GK, Slovenia, Atletico Madrid
2. William Saliba (95 Overall Rating): CB, France, Arsenal
3. Gabriel (95 Overall Rating): CB, Brazil, Arsenal
4. Antonio Rudiger (94 Overall Rating): CB, Germany, Real Madrid
5. Lucy Bronze (94 Overall Rating): RB, England, Chelsea
6. Katie McCabe (94 Overall Rating): LB, Ireland, Arsenal
7. Aitana Bonmati (97 Overall Rating): CM, Spain, Barcelona
8. Alexia Putellas (97 Overall Rating): CM, Spain, Barcelona
9. Nicolo Barella (94 Overall Rating): CM, Italy, Inter Milan
10. Alexis Mac Allister (95 Overall Rating): CM, Argentina, Liverpool
11. Cole Palmer (96 Overall Rating): CAM, England, Chelsea
12. Jamal Musiala (96 Overall Rating): CAM, Germany, Bayern Munich
13. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (95 Overall Rating): LW, Georgia, Paris Saint-Germain
14. Rafael Leao (98 Overall Rating): LW, Portugal, AC Milan
15. Lionel Messi (95 Overall Rating): RW, Argentina, Inter Miami
16. Caroline Graham Hansen (96 Overall Rating): RW, Norway, Barcelona
17. Lamine Yamal (97 Overall Rating): RW, Spain, Barcelona
18. Ousmane Dembele (96 Overall Rating): RW, France, Paris Saint-Germain
19. Cristiano Ronaldo (97 Overall Rating): ST, Portugal, Nasr
20. Robert Lewandowski (95 Overall Rating): ST, Poland, Barcelona
21. Lautaro Martinez (96 Overall Rating): ST, Argentina, Inter Milan
22. Erling Haaland (97 Overall Rating): ST, Norway, Manchester City

Ultimate Team of the Season has 33 players. Besides the 11 players mentioned above, there are 22 players. The above list is the remaining 22 players.

There are too many strong and outstanding players, so this list will not be too accurate, but they all have a high probability of being on the list. If there is a player you support, go to the voting website to cast your precious vote and keep your coins for him or her.

In MLB The Show 25, there are many pitches, and some of them are effective and are the key to winning. Therefore, it is crucial for both new and old players to master the most effective pitches.

This game provides a wealth of pitches, each with its own unique value. Here are five best pitches to master this season, which can help you gain an advantage in Diamond Dynasty.

1. Sinker

If you pay attention, you should be able to find a phenomenon in the player community, that is, the higher level of players, the more they rely on sinkers. This trend can only prove one thing-Inside Sinker has always been one of the strongest pitches. If the pitch is thrown in the right direction, the opposing batter should be prepared because it is very difficult to catch.

The advantage of the sinker is its downward trajectory, especially when it is aimed at the inside of batter, it will be difficult for the opponent to hit the ball. Even if it barely touches, it is often difficult to exert real power. This is especially important in Diamond Dynasty, because the lineup is usually full of power hitters, such as Babe Ruth, Juan Soto, and Mark McGwire, whose disadvantage is that they are not fast. The essence of Sinker is a fastball, so it just suppresses them.

In addition, Sinker works better when paired with high-speed fastballs and sliders. Since they move in opposite directions, batters are easily confused. If you want to save some MLB The Show 25 Stubs in the game, it is definitely a wise move to invest in a few pitchers who are good at Sinker.

2. Screwball

Screwball, also known as reverse curve, is an extremely unique pitching method, but it can work wonders in the game.

Unlike ordinary breaking balls, Screwball moves in the opposite direction. At first it looks like an ordinary fastball, but at the last moment it will suddenly change direction, catching people off guard.

While screwball can cause injury in real life, in MLB 25, everything is virtual, so you can throw as many Screwballs as you want.

Legendary pitchers Fernando Valenzuela and Devin Williams are both good at using screwball. If you can master this pitch, it will become the most deceptive of all your pitches and bring you more wins.

3. Sweeper

Sweeper is the most watched pitch in real baseball matches recently, and now players can also reproduce it in MLB The Show 25. It is a slower version of the slider, but the difference is that it can sweep the plate by moving horizontally, making it difficult for batter to catch it.

Many top pitchers have used screwball, but the most impressive one is Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani, who can even hit 20 inches of break.

As I said above, Sweeper is a type of slider, so the two can be used perfectly together. At the same time, its initial trajectory is very similar to that of fastball, so it can also confuse the opponent through reasonable cooperation. If you like this feeling of playing tricks on people, Sweeper is definitely worth a try.

4. Fastball

As you can see, I have mentioned fastball many times above. This is because fastball is the soul of baseball, both in reality and in games. Many pitches are just different versions of it, such as Sinker. No matter how many starters you choose, players who are good at fastball will always give you a super high winning rate.

Fastball is not only the most accurate pitch but also a relatively easy pitch to master, which is very suitable for novice players. It is the basis of many tunnels. The high-thrown fastball can make the batter swing empty, while Inside Sinker can directly suppress the opponent. Even if the opponent predicts fastball, it is still one of the most difficult pitches to deal with.

5. Circle Change

It is well known that the combo of Fastball and Changeup is the most classic and best combo in baseball history. Circle Change is more exaggerated than ordinary Changeup, and it can more effectively disrupt the opponent’s batting rhythm.

However, Circle Change requires higher operation. In Pinpoint Pitching, its motion is a circle, and once a mistake is made, it may cause an irreversible regretful situation. Therefore, many old players prefer traditional Changeup. But my suggestion is that you practice both and find the style that suits you best.

In the virtual stadium of MLB The Show 25, the diversity of pitches strategies makes every match full of variables. Whether it is relying on the speed suppression of sinker or using sweeper to make misjudgment, the key is to flexibly adjust your pitches according to the opponent’s weaknesses.

In short, mastering the above five pitches can better help you win more victories!

Chicago White Sox just had their worst season in history and are still performing very poorly in 2025 season, making it difficult for them to have a chance to win. After they finished last season with a miserable 41-121 record, White Sox were even labeled as the weakest team in history.

But in MLB 25's Franchise Mode, players who like challenges will get a chance to rewrite history-through precise lineup deployment and long-term strategic planning, let this sleeping giant regain its glory.

Unlike the desperate situation in reality, White Sox in the game has a unique advantage of digital reconstruction. More importantly, players can think outside the box and deploy talents across time and space. This guide will reveal how to turn this bottom-rated team into a championship contender through excellent strategy.

Player Screening

Any successful team reconstruction is based on an accurate assessment of the player's existing assets. Before you start rebuilding, the first thing you need to do is to understand which players are on your roster and select players according to your own situation.

This rebuild should focus on retaining potential players under 30 years old, who are rated A or B. According to the system data, the following 6 players in White Sox lineup best meet the above retention criteria:

Core players

• CF Luis Robert Jr
• CP Penn Murfee
• SP Davis Martin
• RF Mike Tauchman
• CF Michael A. Taylor
• SP Bryse Wilson

The most valuable player is Luis Robert Jr. He is the player who is most worthy of players to build a lineup around, and his value is much higher than we expected. Because he is very stable on both offense and defense.

Robert is Potential B, OVR 77, and is still young enough. Therefore, he is a player who is worth focusing on and does not need to spend a lot of MLB 25 Stubs.

Retained Players

• SP Bryse Wilson
• SP Drew Thorpe
• SS Colson Montgomery
• C Kyle Teel
• SP Noah Schultz

These players are also young and have potential. Bryse Wilson and Drew Thorpe's OVR are both over 70, and both have Potential B. Youth is the basis for their continued development, enough for players to build a good roster around them in the next two to three years.

In addition, Drew Thorpe, Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel and Noah Schultz are all developing their skills in the minor leagues. The first three can directly become starters right off the bat due to their outstanding performance and strong strength. Noah Schultz may need to continue to train in minor leagues for another year, but should also be elevated in 2026 season.

Improved Positions

In the first two years of reconstruction, players will find that they urgently need to improve four positions, namely Left Fielder, Third Baseman, Catcher and Relief Pitcher.

• Left Fielder

Left Fielder has Andrew Benintendi, who has 68 overall and B potential. For him, he has not had enough time to develop, but he is still a starter with great potential.

In addition, there is Alex Verdugo, a transitional candidate, whose Contact 78 and Clutch 82 make him more suitable for the second batter.

• Third Baseman

In terms of Third Baseman, we have players like Bobby Dalbec and Josh Rojas who can play, but they are both nearly 30 years old, and it is difficult to see room for improvement in their overall performance at present, and there is no development potential. They may play until 2025 at most, and the next step is to find a suitable young player to replace them.

• Catcher

Personally, I think the most suitable player for this position is Teel, who is only 23 years old. Players can promote him and let him play. As the most worthwhile catcher rookie in this game, his initial value of Defensive Ability is over 70. If players are willing to spend energy on him, he can grow into a better catcher within two years.

Besides him, there are Matt Thaiss and Korey Lee to choose from. They are both 66 overall, which is enough to make them both as backups. But if Teel does not make progress as we expect, then this vacancy is worth looking for the right person to fill in the 2026 free agency. It is recommended that players can prepare in advance - that is, accumulate MLB 25 Stubs.

• Relief Pitcher

Murfee is the only relief pitcher with an overall of more than 70. The next best choice is 29-year-old potential player James Karinchak and Cam Boose with an overall of 66. However, the number of options is too small, and I personally recommend that players seek the help of free agents to solve this problem.

Cultivate Esports Thinking

For players who are interested in participating in MLB The Show 25 esports games, I do not recommend you to use White Sox players. But the process of rebuilding White Sox does cultivate your unique lineup construction ability.

Here are three pro-level suggestions:

1. If you need to play White Sox players, I prefer Robert and Murfee because, as I said above, they are the best players on the team.
2. In Diamond Dynasty mode, cost-effective blue cards with OVR 75-80 tend to have more tactical value than high OVR cards. For example, Luis Robert Jr.'s Live Series card, its Speed attribute makes it a bunt cheese nemesis.
3. The most important point is that if you are sure to play their players in the game, please know the history of the team in advance, which will help you a lot.

However, it is well known that Chicago White Sox are unlikely to make postseason with its current roster. They don't have enough strength to achieve this goal, so I don't expect them to perform well in 2025 season. But at least it can introduce enough young players to prepare for future success.

The secret to winning Diamond Dynasty mode for free lies in these Team Affinity Cards. While working for these cards isn't fun, the rewards are worth the effort. We've selected the 10 most strategically valuable Team Affinity Cards based on current data and actual performance - please note that the following recommendations are ranked in no particular order.

1. Justin Martinez (Arizona Diamondbacks)

When bullpens depth was the biggest pain point in the early version, this Dominican pitcher's Sinker-Slider-Forkball combination was a timely relief. In particular, finding a quality reliever who can suppress the opposing hitter in the clutch will be the key to your continued success. Justin Martinez is a great tool - he has an absolute advantage in suppressing right-handed hitters and can make opponents frequently miss in the clutch.

2. Rollie Fingers (Milwaukee Brewers)

The iconic mustache pitcher returns with his historic pitch mix. Not only does Fingers have one of the strongest pitch combinations a relief pitcher can have, but his unconventional delivery and high pitch clutch rating make him a must-have for bullpens. He combines the vertical displacement of the sinker with the forkball, which is a challenge for both righty and lefty bats. Coupled with his stopper quirk, Rollie Fingers can freeze any crisis in an instant.

3. Andrew Miller (Cleveland Guardians)

Yes, this is another relief pitcher. But Andrew Miller has long been one of the best relief pitchers in MLB. This left-handed freak continues his dominance in reality - 117 Clutch rating with a unique low elbow delivery mechanism. In addition, his shocking sinker-slider-fastball combo also makes him a nightmare for left-handed hitters. Despite the low Control, it's not a big deal when Swings & Misses are the norm.

4. Babe Ruth (New York Yankees)

As one of the best power hitters in baseball history, it's impossible not to include Babe Ruth on this list. Babe's 85-rated card has strange hitting attributes, but this anomaly can be used as an advantage. Better Contact with left-handed pitching, and better Power against right-handed pitching, combined with his hitting quirks, give him the best hitting advantage in the game. It also makes this legendary DH with first base as a secondary position the core of the early lineup.

5. George Brett (Kansas City Royals)

As a textbook contact hitter, Brett can hit hits through the defense and is one of the most consistent hitters of all time. As a platoon third baseman, although his defensive stats are mediocre, his 47 speed allows him to save the day even when facing marginal balls. Like Ruth, Brett also has the best hitting quirks in the game, making him an ideal candidate for a platoon third baseman or DH.

6. Frank Thomas (Chicago White Sox)

In a meta dominated by left-handed sluggers, Big Hurt‘s right-handed hitting advantage is invaluable. If your lineup is in desperate need of a right-handed slugger, Frank Thomas is an excellent choice. From a power perspective, The Big Hurt is certainly more effective against left-handed pitchers, but his amazing balanced hitting attributes make him very solid against any pitcher. Coupled with Thomas's Dead Red, Breaking Ball Hitter, Fighter, First-Pitch Hitter and other skills, he is the ultimate answer to cracking the left-handed starting position.

7. Hank Thompson (San Francisco Giants)

This is a versatile player who can defend the third baseman, second base and either corner outfield position. He is good at hitting fastballs and driving in runs. Although his power attribute is average, his 73 Speed ​​and most of his fielding attributes over 80 are enough to build his unique value. A player like Hank Thompson who is proficient in everything can save us time and effort in the game.

8. Max Muncy (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Max Muncy is a great power hitter. His violent output of Power double 100+ and his solid defensive attributes make him a brilliant choice for a platoon bat, because he can hit a kill at any time! In addition, he can also provide a small captain's help for Dodgers, whose total score is less than ​​91, bringing more possibilities for players to match the lineup.

9. Craig Biggio (Houston Astros)

When most catchers are still trapped in bulky defensive positioning, Biggio breaks the rules with 88 Speed ​​and multi-position adaptability. He can play catcher and corner outfield, and is one of the stronger hitters in Team Affinity. While his defensive stats are a bit subpar and a little underwhelming, with his 88 speed, he should have enough power to make up for them in the outfield. His Blocking stats are a little lackluster, but his 89 Contact/85 Clutch combo is more than enough to make up for the occasional lapse on defense. If you keep him in the lineup and use MLB The Show 25 Stubs to get him to the next level, he'll be a force to be reckoned with.

10. Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies)

Kyle Schwarber is a lefty slugger. This DH has a lot of power, which, combined with his Table Setter quirk, makes him an ideal early lineup option. Once the game enters Parallel 3 phase, his Clutch will break the 80 mark, meaning he can also be a great fourth batter.

It's important to note that every team in Team Affinity is amazing and has its unique characteristics, so players not mentioned don't necessarily mean they're bad. Anyway, log in to MLB The Show 25 now and build your lineup with these TA stars!

As the best baseball game at present, MLB The Show 25 has a lot of content worth exploring. Among them, franchise mode not only allows you to understand how to manage and operate a team, but also allows you to understand which players have the most potential.

In franchise mode, players can view the top 100 players in the game. The ranking is based on their overall score, potential score attributes, age, etc. In franchise mode, you don’t need MLB The Show 25 Stubs to hire players. You need to negotiate with them based on their strength and give them a reasonable salary. Some free agents will even come to you to negotiate.

Those players who have been famous for a long time are indeed powerful, but discovering new generation players is the real fun of this mode. Here are the best rookie prospects in MLB 25 for you.

1. Roki Sasaki, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers

Right-handed pitcher Sasaki is 192cm tall and pitches with a three-quarter (slant shoulder) pitching mechanism. He averages 158.3km/h (2022 season) and the fastest 165km/h with four-seam line speedballs and forkballs as the main axis of his pitching, plus some sliders and curveballs. Among them, the forkball is considered being the most powerful changeup in his hands. The four-seam line speedball has a good tail power, and the highest speed measured in actual combat exceeds 2,600rpm.

Roki Sasaki entered the game with 86 points. His speed and breakthrough attributes are 99 points, and his endurance attribute is 89 points. He is a very promising pitcher.

2. Roman Anthony, CF, Boston Red Sox

Roman Anthony is only 20 years old this year, but he was selected as the top rookie in the 2022 MLB draft, and in 2023, he was recognized as Red Sox’s minor league hitter of the year. Although his total score is only 67 points at present, his potential is 94 points. His speed, arm and defensive ability are all high. Give him some time and he can become the best starting pitcher of Red Sox.

3. Walker Jenkins, RF, Minnesota Twins

Walker Jenkins is also only 20 years old. He is currently playing as an outfielder for Minnesota Twins. Although his total score is lower than Roman Anthony’s, only 61. But his potential total score is as high as 90. Obviously, Walker Jenkins is not good at defense, his defense score is only 60 points. Walker Jenkins needs to grow in the minor leagues for a while.

4. Kristian Campbell, 2B, Boston Red Sox

You may not have heard of this rookie. Kristian Campbell was a relatively unknown fourth-round draft pick in 2023, but in 2025, he became Red Sox’s starter. Because Red Sox’s batting development team redesigned Kristian Campbell’s batting technique. This helped him increase his batting speed and hit the ball more in the air, making him play a miraculous role in the game.

Although Kristian Campbell’s current rating is only 66, he is obviously the kind of player who can continue to improve. Players who play Boston Red Sox may be able to witness him grow into a star player.

5. Dylan Crews, RF, Washington Nationals

Dylan Crews was born in 2002 and is more mature than the above players, but he is still considered a promising rookie player. His Dylan Crews living card has a total rating of 76 points and a potential of 90 points. He is already a strong outfielder. He has Vision score of 60 and Reaction of 99. Even in Diamond Dynasty mode, Dylan Crews is still a good player, and you need about 230 MLB The Show 25 Stubs to add him to the team.

6. Jackson Jobe, SP, Detroit Tigers

Jackson Jobe is only 22 years old and is considered being the future ace pitcher of Detroit team. His total rating is 69. Jackson Jobe is very fast, with a Velocity attribute of 89 and a Break attribute of 81. Jackson Jobe may become the team’s starting pitcher. If you are willing to give the player some time to grow, he will shine in your team.

7. Andrew Painter, SP, Philadelphia Phillies

Painter’s total rating is 68 and his potential rating is 87, which is slightly less than the above players, but he has a Break rating of 72 and a Velocity rating of 75, which also shows that he is a good pitcher and his rating is constantly improving.

8. Max Clark, CF, Detroit Tigers

Max Clark is a 20-year-old rookie for Tigers. His overall rating is only 59. Although he is a little behind Jackson Jobe, he is very good at defense, which makes him a worthy investment in the future.

9. Travis Bazzana, 2B, Cleveland Guardians

2024 Major League Baseball draft, Travis Bazzana, has an overall rating of 65 and an overall potential of 91. He has high potential, but is not good at speed. Travis Bazzana’s hitting performance is the best among all rookies.

Although his overall rating is not high, Travis Bazzana’s Pipeline card is currently hot, and you need more than 8,000 stubs to get his Pipeline card.

10. Sebastian Walcott, SS, Texas Rangers

Sebastian Walcott is 18 years old this year and is the youngest player in this ranking. His overall rating is only 56, but his potential is as high as 85. You need to give Sebastian Walcott 2-3 years to see his growth and he will become the main force of the team.

The above are the most promising rookie prospects in MLB 25. They have unlimited potential. After a period of training, they will become stars in the major leagues.

In MLB The show 25, in addition to the overall rating, the way to understand a player’s strength is to observe each of their attributes. This is a more advanced way to select players, which allows you to build a team with the best coordination at the lowest cost, thus saving you stubs.

Players in MLB The show 25 are not as easy to understand as players in FIFA. Each player in MLB 25 has more than a dozen attributes. These attributes are definitely important attributes for various baseball players, while some are not important. So when you select a player, which attributes should you focus on?

Player Attributes

The attributes of players in the game will affect their batting, defense, and base running. All attributes are important. Here are all 17 attributes:

• Contact Right-Handed Pitcher
• Contact Left-Handed Pitcher
• Power Right-Handed Pitcher
• Power Left-Handed Pitcher
• Vision
• Discipline
• Clutch
• Bunt
• Drag Bunt
• Durability
• Fielding
• Arm
• Accuracy
• Reaction
• Speed
• Steal
• Baserunning Aggressiveness

For a batsman, the following 8 attributes are the most important and can determine your player’s performance in a game.

Rank 1 Contact

The Ambush batting mechanic makes Contact particularly important in MLB 25. This is related to whether your player has a good batting average. As long as the player can frequently find the right time to hit the baseball, your team has a good chance of getting on base. If you want to recruit a free hitter to join your team, you can first look at his Contact attribute. If his attribute is high enough, you can sign him with MLB The Show 25 Stubs.

Rank 2 Power

Contacting the ball is the first step, but only enough power can make the baseball fly far enough. If the power is not enough to make the ball fly far enough, the batter will not have much chance to take the base. A player with enough power is more likely to hit the ball to the distance and position he wants.

Rank 3 Fielding

Defense in MLB The Show 25 is much more important than in previous games. It can almost be said that as long as you can play good defense, you can win the championship. Only good defense can prevent your batter from getting out and give your other players a chance to score. If Fielding points is not high, it may cause your batter to be in a disadvantageous position frequently and unable to score.

Rank 4 Reaction

When the ball is hit by the batter, each player needs to react to the ball. This is actually still part of defense. The faster the outfielder or infielder and their reaction to the batted ball, the greater the chance of getting the batter out. However, reacting too slowly may result in a slow pitch or lousy throw.

Rank 5 Vision

When a batter stands at the plate, the higher Vision attribute, the greater the chance of hitting the ball. In the new ambush hit mechanic, when your batter hits the ball in a specific part of the strike zone, a player with a good Vision attribute will be able to hit the ball more accurately. You only need to let your player swing the bat within the time range of the hit determination to hit the ball, even if the swing time is slightly early or late.

Rank 6 Speed

When the batter hits the ball, it is not the end of the game but the beginning of the game; the first baseman and the second baseman must run as fast as possible to reach the destination safely. The speed of your players will depend on whether they hit a single or a double. This can play an important role in the later stages of the game, because every hit is important, and the faster you are, the easier it is to score. Elly De La Cruz is the fastest runner in Reds, and he is also one of the three cover athletes of this MLB 25. If your team lacks a speed player, it is recommended that you invest stubs for this player.

Rank 7 Clutch

When the game is at a critical moment and you need to hit the ball to win, players with higher Clutch attributes will perform better in this situation. Clutch attributes are related to the player’s performance in high-pressure situations, such as batting for the team, catching the ball in the outfield, or passing the ball to first base for a big out. There are many opportunities to encounter such situations in the game, so make sure your batter can perform well in high-pressure situations and use this attribute.

Rank 8 Steal

After reaching the base safely, you can’t completely relax. It depends on whether the batter can run the bases smoothly. This Steal is very important when you need to gain momentum in the game and want to get ahead and put the runners in scoring position. Speed is also crucial because it is directly related to whether the batter can steal bases smoothly. High speed and good movement when sliding into the base position are indispensable for a good base stealer.

The above are the 8 attributes that are crucial for batters. When players select players or train batters in Road to the Show mode, you can refer to the above attribute rankings.

MLB The Show 25 aims to present an up-to-date MLB simulation, constantly adding, removing or transferring new players, while allowing players to experience the history of the game over the years and learn about many of the top players who have stood on the field.

Players can put players who have never met on the same field to compete in a game. MLB 25 has confirmed more than 20 new Legends before release. In addition to the initial three new Legends Manny Ramirez, Roger Clemens, and James “Cool Papa” Bell, MLB revealed in the trailer that new Legends, such as Ted Williams of the Sox, will also come to the field of MLB 25. It is said that MLB 25 will have more than 200 Legends.

New Legends

In MLB The Show game, Legends are retired players who have received praise in the baseball world. Among them are Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, and many more. They are some of the most powerful players you can get in the game, and can even compete with modern teams. It might be a good idea to use MLB The Show 25 Stubs to build Legends team to compete against modern teams.

Manny Ramirez, Roger Clemens, and James “Cool Papa” Bell will be included in the game at launch, and will be available to all owners of the game without having to unlock additional DLC. The full list of new Legends announced by MLB The Show 25 is as follows:

• Manny Ramirez
• Roger Clemens
• James “Cool Papa” Bell
• Jason Kipnis
• Lance Berkman
• Bobby Abreu
• Jason Varitek
• Clay Buchholz
• Gil Hodges
• Darren O’Day
• Hank Greenburg
• Wilbur “Bullet Joe” Rogan
• José Bautista
• Don Baylor
• Bobby Grich
• Jim Kaat
• Ted Simmons
• Reggie Sanders
• Preston Wilson
• Chase Headley
• Norman “Turkey” Stearnes
• Ubaldo Jiménez
• Ted Williams

Ted Williams is one of the best hitters in baseball history, and he almost always played for Boston Red Sox. Ted Williams has won two American League MVPs, six batting titles, and two Triple Crowns. He and Rogers Hornsby are the only two hitters in history to have achieved two Triple Crown seasons.

Ted Williams’ career was interrupted by World War II and Korean War, forcing him to miss four and a half years of his prime. But his statistics on the field have always been excellent. He announced his retirement in 1960, and his last at-bat in his career ended with a home run.

Between 1993 and 2000, Manny Ramirez hit 236 home runs and 804 RBIs in 967 games with Cleveland Indians. The 165 RBIs he got in 1999 were also career highs, and he also had a .333 batting average, 44 home runs and a career-high 131 runs scored. But his time with Boston Red Sox was the highlight of his career.

William Roger Clemens’ nickname is “The Rocket”. He was an MLB pitcher active from the 1980s to the 2000s and is considered one of the greatest pitchers of all time. He is the major league pitcher with the most Cy Young Awards in history, winning a total of seven trophies. Clemens grew up with Boston Red Sox and played for Red Sox for thirteen seasons.

James “Cool Papa” Bell is considered one of the fastest baseball players ever seen from 1922 to 1946. He joined St. Louis Stars of Negro National League (NNL) as a pitcher in 1922, but eventually switched to center field permanently on the advice of his manager. James won two World Series titles and was an eight-time All-Star. He ranks 66th on the list of the greatest baseball players ever.

Old Legends

There were over 100 Legends in MLB The Show 24, and that number is set to exceed 200 in MLB 25! These players are free at launch, but you’ll still need to take out stubs to train them if you want them on your team.

You can unlock Legends through MLB The Show 25’s Diamond Dynasty mode. In the preview, MLB 25 has highlighted the return of some Legends:

• Satchel Paige
• Josh Gibson
• Babe Ruth
• Mark Davis
• Hank Aaron
• Derek Jeter
• Martín Dihigo
• Jackie Robinson
• Terry Pendleton
• Randy Johnson
• Mickey Mantle

MLB 25 hopes to retain the Legends roster in MLB 24, so the changes to the Legends may not be significant. Players will still be able to see familiar faces in MLB 25. All Legends in MLB 24 are as follows:

• Roy Halladay
• Mike Mussina
• Randy Johnson
• Pedro Martinex
• Greg Maddux
• Tom Glavine
• Mariano Rivera
• Billy Wagner
• Brian Wilson
• Robb Nen
• Trevor Hoffman
• John Smoltz
• Derek Jeter
• Mark McGwire
• David Ortiz
• Larry Walker
• Ryan Braun
• Joe Mauer
• Chase Utley
• Ivan Rodriguez
• Frank Thomas
• Chipper Jones
• Vladimir Guerrero
• Sammy Sosa
• Ian Kinsler
• David Wright
• Alex Gordon
• Matt Holiday
• Tim Raines
• Mike Cameron
• Ryan Ludwick
• Rickey Henderson
• Tony Gwynn
• Ken Griffey Jr.
• Mike Schmidt
• Jim Thome
• Eddie Murray
• Mike Piazza
• Cal Ripken Jr.
• Joe Morgan
• Gary Carter
• Craig Biggio
• George Brett
• Andre Dawson
• Jeff Bagwell
• Orlando Cepeda
• Rod Carew
• Wade Boggs
• Paul Molitor
• Ozzie Smith
• Robin Yount
• Greg Vaughn
• Catfish Hunter
• Bret Saberhagen
• Don Sutton
• Tom Seaver
• Nolan Ryan
• Vida Blue
• Ron Guidry
• John Franco
• Tom Henke
• Bruce Sutter
• Rich Gossage
• Lee Smith
• J.R. Richard
• Fernando Valenzuela
• Jim Palmer
• Dennis Eckersley
• Jackie Robinson
• Mickey Mantle
• Willie Mays
• Hank Aaron
• Lou Gehrig
• Ernie Banks
• Ralph Kiner
• Eddie Matthews
• Johnny Bench
• Buck O’Neil
• Honus Wagner
• Duke Snider
• Roberto Clemente
• Joe Torre
• Harmon Killebrew
• Stan Musial
• Brooks Robinson
• Larry Doby
• Hank Thompson
• Martin Dihigo
• Rube Foster
• Phil Niekro
• Robin Roberts
• Hilton Smith
• Bob Feller
• Juan Marichal
• Whitey Ford
• Babe Ruth
• John Donaldson
• Fergie Jenkins
• Hal Newhouser
• Cy Young
• Satchel Paige
• Bob Gibson
• Warren Spahn
• Rollie Fingers
• Jim Edmonds
• Gary Sheffield
• Bert Blyleven
• Alan Trammell
• Eric Davis
• Todd Helton
• Edgar Martinez
• Willie McCovey
• Luis Gonzalez
• Willie Stargell
• Al Kaline
• Jason Giambi
• Grazy Sizemore
• Barry Larkin
• Tony Perez
• Troy Glaus
• Eric Gagne
• Carlos Delgado
• Don Mattingly
• Ryne Sandberg
• Dante Bichette
• Curtis Granderson
• Prince Fielder
• Ryan Howard
• David Justice
• Monte Irvin
• Jimmy Rollins
• Cliff Lee
• Minnie Minoso
• Billy Williams
• Jorge Posada
• Justin Morneau
• Paul Konerko
• Kevin Youkilis
• Rob Dibble
• Torii Hunter
• Steve Finley
• Johnny Damon
• Vinny Castilla
• Matt Cain
• Alfonso Soriano
• Roy Oswalt
• Kerry Wood
• A.J. Burnett
• Harold Baines
• Jason Bay
• Joe Nathan
• Michael Young
• Brandon Webb
• Brian Roberts
• Richie Ashburn
• Bill Mazeroski
• Jim Rice
• Lou Brock
• Dontrelle Willis
• Al Leiter
• Adam Dunn
• Mike Napoli
• Mark Prior
• Troy Percival
• Tim Salmon
• Luis Aparicio
• Tony Clark
• Mike Lowell
• Carlos Pena
• Ken Griffey Sr.
• Kyle Seager
• Chili Davis
• Jerry Hairston Jr.
• Raul Ibanez
• Andy Pettitte
• Johan Santana
• Andrew Miller
• Bernie Williams
• Adrian Baltre
• Richie Sexson
• Brian Dozier
• Rich Aurilia
• Tony Tarasco
• John Kruk
• Rafel Palmeiro
• Paul O’Neill
• Josh Gibson
• Buck Leonard
• Tony Stone
• Tony Oliva

Although the overall lineup is similar, MLB 25 should continue to introduce more Legends in the future. When players consume stubs to obtain these Diamond Dynasty Legends, they can be used as free players in Franchise mode.

When playing sports video simulation games, whether you want to get as many wins as possible in a competitive mode or improve your overall experience, you need to get outstanding players on the one hand and continuously improve your operation level on the other hand. For example, in MLB 25, you must know the most effective hitting techniques.

Hitting can be said to be the most important on-field behavior in MLB The Show 25, which can bring you effective scores to give you MLB 25 Stubs rewards after the game. And except for the exclusive pitcher, almost all players must complete at least three hits in each game, whether in Quick Play, Road to the Show, Diamond Dynasty or any other mode.

Unfortunately, just like in real life, hitting is also one of the more difficult baseball actions in the game, especially if you are a novice player who is not familiar with the control method of MLB The Show 25. Based on this, we will start from multiple aspects and bring you a guide to ensure your hitting performance by making reasonable settings as comprehensive as possible.

Hitting Settings List Contents

While you can customize any mode to your liking with dozens of individual hitting settings available in MLB 25, if you want to unlock the full set, you must use a specific hitting interface - the general method you used to hit the ball, which can be performed by pressing buttons on the controller.

There are three different hitting interface options in MLB The Show 25, and whether you prefer them or not, only two of them will unlock the entire list of hitting settings, and then you can use zone or directional hitting interface to unlock the rest of the settings in the hitting menu.

While using the timing hitting interface will result in many hitting settings being locked, it is also the easiest interface to use and does not require you to think about more hitting settings. But if you want full control over your shots, you should choose zone or directional interface, where all the hitting settings in zone interface include:

• Hitting Interface: Zone
• Swing Input: Buttons
• Guess Pitch: Off
• PCI Anchor: Preset
• PCI Anchor Dots: On
• PCI Center: Bat
• PCI Inner: Basic
• PCI Outer: None
• PCI Color: Some bright color
• PCI Opacity: 70%
• PCI Fadeout: None

If you choose timing interface, the PCI settings won’t have a big impact on your shots; if you choose directional interface, you can have the best of both worlds and choose more exclusive settings. Just go to the settings menu in any game mode and check the hitting section in controls.

Best Hitting Interface - Zone

As the best hitting interface in the game, zone is not only advanced but also helps you swing and hit, and gain maximum control over your shots. In zone interface, you can swing by using the left stick plus inputs, or use buttons as inputs and the right stick, or a combination of both.

But in general, using the buttons will work best in most situations, as it allows you to choose between a normal swing, a power swing, or a contact swing easily, while if you choose to use the right stick, you may mess up your game by choosing the wrong swing - sometimes the direction of the pull can be finicky.

If you decide to use timing interface, while you don’t have to worry about the timing of your swing, this interface will make you lose control of the swing path, which may cause you to miss more pitches or cause fouls, which is not worth the loss.

What Is PCI Setup?

PCI Setup is arguably the trickiest part of using zone Batting Interface, and the other interfaces don’t even use it. PCI refers to the home plate coverage indicator in MLB The Show 25, and by setting the relevant data properly, your batter can better control the swing path, where to contact the ball, and when to swing.

For example, PCI gives you the highest degree of customization of its appearance and behavior by providing you with a reticule in the strike zone, including the color and size of the reticule and the icon displayed. You can also place the PCI reticule in different locations depending on the type of pitcher on the mound.

The use of the PCI reticule and settings can actually help you better predict where the batter will make contact with the ball. Although this may be difficult to understand and learn when you first hit in a game, you can try to think of the PCI reticule as the crosshairs on a gun in a shooting game simply to help you understand. In short, it helps improve your batting accuracy.

Then you just put the PCI reticule where the ball is going to go and swing when you think the timing is right to ensure your batting action is effective. It is important to note that you must ensure that your PCI reticule is positioned as accurately as possible, otherwise your batter cannot make contact with the ball well, no matter how good your timing is.

For a long time, many MLB The Show players have been against using PCI because of the high complexity of the operation, but it has to be said that when you play against real players, you will find that PCI is really effective, as long as you can ensure that your operation is correct. Of course, if you are playing Road to the Show or other offline game modes, a simple batting interface like timing will be more practical.

The above is the information about the best batting interface and the operation methods related to it. If you want to become a batting master after MLB 25 goes online, please remember and fully understand them!

Hello baseball fans, the long-awaited MLB The Show 25 is finally here. Although the full game will not be released until March 18, 2025, for players who have already pre-ordered Digital Deluxe Edition, you can actually experience the game on March 14!

So this opportunity must not be missed, how can we seize these 4 days of early access time and build the best team before others? Here we discuss what you should do first when you enter MLB 25. Let’s take a look!

1. Following The Tutorial

This year, San Diego Studio seems to have finally heard the voice of players, providing players with a lot of new Legends and generous rewards just by playing the game. So there is no doubt that this year will be a big year.

However, if you want to master the technology, the first thing they force you to do is the tutorial. But as always, the tutorial of MLB 25 is boring, just like the tutorials of other years. They’ll show you the basics, but to avoid any minor changes, it’s recommended that you follow the tutorial to get familiar with the game first.

2. Using Diamond Packs Correctly

And then, let’s tell you another thing you should do next. If you pre-order Digital Deluxe Edition, in addition to getting early access to the game, you’ll also get a few bonus packs. These are pretty average, with only two of the Diamond Packs being worth noting, one being 20th Anniversary Choice Pack and the other being Diamond Legend Flashback Pack.

Personally, I think the best card in 20th Anniversary Choice Pack is Ted Williams, who is a brand new Legend and one of the best wings in Diamond Dynasty history, and his offensive attributes are very strong. However, be aware that he’s not a very good defender, so just hope no one hits him in left field. For Legend Flashback Pack, there are a few good choices here, but in my opinion no one is better than Billy Wagner, who is one of the best relief pitchers you can get right away in the game.

Once you enter Early Access, you need to start thinking about how to deploy your dream team, so please think carefully about how to use these two Diamond Packs, which may be the biggest opportunity to change the development of your team!

3. Playing Pipeline Program

Next, the first thing you should do in Diamond Dynasty is Pipeline Program. Because you will get a lot of glorious rewards by playing this program. It goes without saying that the basic MLB The Show 25 Stubs rewards are not to mention, and the most important thing is that some top Legends here may fill the gaps in your team. For example, this 87 overall Walker Jenkins is probably one of the best outfielders you can get immediately at launch.

4. Pipeline Series Collection

Since we mentioned Pipeline Program, we have to mention another important part of MLB 25, Pipeline Series Collection, which allows you to get the brand new 88 Roki Sasaki to join Major League Baseball. Although you may have used his World Baseball Classic card in MLB 23, I believe his performance this year will definitely make you shine.

You can earn a ton of cards in Pipeline Series program, so if you want to make sure your initial team gets off to a good start, investing more time in Pipeline Series Collection will be well worth the reward.

That’s it for the first things we do when we jump into early access to MLB The Show 25. Do you have any plans or ideas? Share them. See you next time!