I bet now they wish they put better cards into the NLDS.

He is more rare than live series Ohtani (0.01%).

https://mlb26.theshow.com/drop_rates?pack_id=10222

Since we're pretty late into the game's lifecycle, I wanted to ask.
At this point, we aren't getting any more new programs or major content drops, right?
I’ve been hoarding my Ultra Packs, Deluxe Packs, and various Choice Packs for a while now... Is it safe to just rip them all open at this point? Or is there any reason to keep holding onto them?
Would love to hear your thoughts/advice!

What upgrades do you see happening? Will San Diego studios listen to us? Predictions:

Started a game at 770, thinking I was about to reach World Series the first time ever. I played against a real 99 and won on a walk off home run in the 10th. Legit the most hyped I’ve ever been after a win and…799.

I swear this game to be trolling, definitely losing my next game for sure 😂

I loaded up Moonshot mini season for easy pitchers and knocked the programs out really fast even just on All Star but play whatever you want

• ASG Mcgonigle - 3B
• Basallo - c
• ASG Witt - SS
• Spotlight Bryce Eldridge - RF
• ASG Sal Stewart - 1B
• Wetherholt - 2B
• Spotlight Konnor Griffin - LF
• WBC Julio r - CF

And then just pitch Skenes, Chase Burns, and Yesavage

Is it realistic in that way in franchise? I haven’t played in that stadium much

5th inning, nobody has scored. I’ve been whiffing at his 103 fastballs all game. I finally line one up and he quits immediately.

This. Happens. Every. Game.

The last 6 or so games I shit you not, every single person has quit as soon as I take the lead by even just 1 point. Most in the 1st or 2nd inning. this shit is so annoying. I would rather play the entire game and end up losing than for my opponent to quit the moment I score. it’s a problem

Worst iteration of the show I’ve played

I was playing on rookie to farm hrs and bases

So this is my first baseball game Ive played in yearssss. I have never done this mode , I stll havent played against any real players because I mean Im not good lol.

Is there any glaring upgrades needed? Or am I okay to get stomped in my first online match? Lol

I think I did a good job with his face, maybe spent a bit too long on it. What yall think

Use more of the Topps integration and have the new team captain cards as the Home Field Advantage inserts. Would be another cool tie in to real life Topps products and could even help sell packs or single cards for new collectors.

“Something is cooking for tomorrow… actually, 3️⃣ somethings!

3️⃣ new inserts from 2026 Topps Update Series Baseball are coming to MLB The Show 26.”

Live today around Noon PT

Need (27) Postseason 2026 cards to unlock him which is every currently available card including the White Sox v Guardians cards.

As most people can agree, moments are simply annoying obstacles that are required for program completion. “Play your way” doesn’t mean forcing a mode, but whatever.
As several people have already pointed out, there is also just no creativity in moments. “Hit a HR” or “Pitch an inning with no runs” make up the vast majority of all moments. Why not include defensive plays more, even if they are scripted Showtime ones? What about starting on 1st and having to score on a scripted hit in the gap? How about a sacrifice bunt, or throw out a runner stealing, or be the relay guy on a play at the plate? Basically, show off all baseball has to offer.
My next big gripe is somewhat related, but it simply takes too long to get through the monotonous slog of samey moments. I don’t want to spend an hour+ doing moments, especially when they have no variety. One fix is offering the ability for any and every in game mode to offer progress, and you pick and choose which to play (allowing you to do some moments, none at all, or all of them if you want). Repeatable game modes or missions (or even moments) could really help with this. Another thing goes back to what I mentioned before, which is that more variety is needed. If each moment offered something different, it would be more enjoyable to go through and complete it. I don’t know about you, but hitting 7 HRs in a row for moments is very tedious. Also, if moments had some scripted elements (hits by AI to the same place each time you try, Showtime defensive plays, guaranteed pickoff success in a pickoff moment, etc.), it would speed up moment completion by removing variability.
The final problem is that the AI can often be counterproductive, making it impossible for you to even do the moment. You might need to hit a HR in one at bat, yet you get 4 pitches nowhere near the zone and have to try again. That’s why before in my suggestions for more variety, I mentioned scripted parts of moments. If I need to specifically get some type of hit, make the AI throw (more) pitches in the zone. We’re often trying to replicate moments that actually happened in real life, not get lucky and hope for the AI to cooperate. Slight ruining of immersion when I purposely swing at balls just to see another pitch in an AB.

TLDR - Moments need an overhaul in creativity, time of completion, necessity, and AI decision-making. If you want to add to the discussion, feel free to let me know your thoughts and stay respectful.

Sure I’m fine with having SOME home run moments but 31?? That seems a little excessive.
AT LEAST DONT WALK ME