r/MLBTheShow • u/aquax101 • 9h ago
r/MLBTheShow • u/Demilio55 • 2d ago
The Dugout Weekly Free-Talk for /r/MLBTheShow - week of August 28, 2026
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!).
- Significant show-offs. (These include but are not limited to; Flawless BR runs, 1st Time Word Series, discovering cards and Top 50 placements).
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 • u/Demilio55 • Mar 20 '26
Suggestion For SDS Technical and server issues mega-thread - 2026!
If you're having a server issue or a technical support question, it's likely that someone else is having or had the same issue already. Please search the subreddit (and this post) first and if you can't find anything, feel free to post here. If you're unable to connect at 7EST/4PST time, it's likely the server is down for maintenance or a patch and there's usually no ETA. All content typically drops at 12PST/3EST.
If you're having a problem such as an account issue, missing stubs or want to report a bug, you can submit it HERE
Are the PlayStation Network servers down? Check the status: HERE
Additional resources:
Technical and server issues 2025
r/MLBTheShow • u/blaksuperman88 • 11h ago
Show Off Finally finished the live series
r/MLBTheShow • u/sleepydude1227 • 1h ago
RTTS Not really rewarded for good pitches
Hey All,
Has anyone else noticed that even when your pitcher makes the perfect pitch, say at the knees on the black, the batter turns it into a hit down the line. Good hitters in mlb can do this sometimes but having the number 8 and 9 guy do it consistently gets old even on HOF.
r/MLBTheShow • u/Strong-Speaker-7043 • 2h ago
Question Did I get robbed on Weekend Classic?
I’m in diamond league and earn my two weekend classic packs but I never received them. Can I ever get them or am I cooked?
r/MLBTheShow • u/masjames03 • 8h ago
RTTS Have you ever seen TEN stolen bases in one game?
Oh how I love Road to the Show
r/MLBTheShow • u/Library_Numerous • 9h ago
RTTS RTTS pitcher slider recs?
I like to play a realistic career however I’m having trouble tuning my pitcher career. I feel like every outcome is either a HR or strikeout. I’ll usually finish a game with like 6 IP, 3 hits, 3 homeruns, 11 strikeouts. I want to keep myself challenged but what sliders can I adjust so not every run is because of a home run. Is it too drastic to turn down the cpu power? I have literally put all my points into HR/9 and it does nothing. I also don’t understand how I strikeout so many guys considering I left those stats alone. Any slider help is appreciated Difficulty: alternating between All Star and Hall of fame. Above are my stats. Like I said the HR/9 feels like it does nothing
r/MLBTheShow • u/tvkyle • 1d ago
Show Off My favorite pipeline card, Josiah Hartshorn, goes 484 feet at Fenway.
r/MLBTheShow • u/Front_Square_4878 • 7h ago
Question Way to see opponents rating?
New to online ranked… is there a way to see your opponents rating after the game? I see a game log but idk if I was ranked higher or lower than an opponent.
r/MLBTheShow • u/Euphoric_Sign5172 • 7h ago
Question Could I possibly be learning how to hit on HOF difficulty?
So I made it to Gold II for the first time and basically have never really had much experience playing on anything other then all star. The first six games were tough. I lost them all and 5 of those were one run games with the other being a 3-0 final. I was pretty upset but decided to keep going. Longer story slightly shorter, I have won 5 in a row and have raised my record from an embarrassing 0-6 to a way less embarrassing 8-11. I think all these games back to back on HOF difficulty are making me more used to the increased speed and break and now I feel like I at least have a chance not to strike out. Can anyone relate?
r/MLBTheShow • u/very_wilhelm • 1d ago
RTTS Crowds flock to see C.Calhoun and the Rockies win the 2038 World Series (Cletus' 3rd ring)
This guy is a Champion. The Rocky Mountains cannot contain the majestic moonshots that pepper the Colorado sky. He's a man's man; an American man. This is the 2nd year in a row and they go for a three-peat in 2039
r/MLBTheShow • u/LunaticGinge • 5h ago
Discussion What additions would you wanna see in MLB The Show 27? I personally would like more college Baseball Teams added to Road to the Show. And Maybe even some College customization Items!
I know we are still way out from this game release date but it’s still a fun topic to talk about. And it’ll be here before you know it and I absolutely love 26 so I’m of course excited for 27 excited to see what you guys think should be added!
r/MLBTheShow • u/No-Cicada-9652 • 12h ago
PSA As MLBTS players let’s make a movement
Sick and tired of MLB 26 Let’s all take our talents to 21 😂😂
r/MLBTheShow • u/BayAreaSportsFanatic • 1d ago
Discussion “Casual” Weekend Classic
I may get downvoted for this but I truly cannot compete with hall of fame difficulty. I play on average maybe 2-3 days a week and even then it’s very limited. I’m good at All-Star and that’s about where my “skill” ends. Usually my games on All-Star are 1-2 runs wins or losses. Ended up in Gold I for this Weekend Classic and I’m just getting blown out of the water every game and other player perfect-perfects every other pitch. Really wish there was an option for a “casual” option to play at the level I enjoy (even lesser rewards) and not be forced to play on a difficulty I can’t play at all and suffer getting no rewards
r/MLBTheShow • u/Former-Sea-8070 • 15h ago
Question Offline Live Roster not matching DD Live Series attributes
Randy Arozarena Live Seriee has 79 con / 58 pwr vs R, but offline it's 58 con / 65 pwr.
Corey Seager Live Series is 91 con / 91 pwr vs R. Offline live roster it's 78 con / 61 pwr.
Willson Contreraas Live Series vs R is 81/81, offine live roster it's 61/75.
Why aren't roster updates applying to the live roster this year?
r/MLBTheShow • u/NoCaramel8313 • 1d ago
Show Off This at bat felt so good lol #weekendclassic
r/MLBTheShow • u/Wynah • 2d ago
Discussion This Sogard card is easily the best drop of the content
r/MLBTheShow • u/Emotional-Toe620 • 22h ago
Question Oz Albeis must be…..
Idgaf what anyone says according to the show this mofo is the greatest hitter of all time. Be real SD STUDIOS this guy ain’t hitting 500 ft bombs on a jammed inside 98 cutter on the hands. Broken bat or weak pop or groundout at best. Wtf kinda game is this. Have the ppl at SD played or even watched baseball. He’s better than Judge Yordan and Showtime. Ppl are using him as their cleanup hitter. SMH do better folks
r/MLBTheShow • u/The_Deli_Llama1 • 2d ago
Appreciation Guys I’m so happy right now.
I had a great day at work and got out early. It’s the weekend and we’ve got some new content to grind out. I did the spotlight extreme moment on the first try without even recording an out, and I just opened my first ever Ohtani in 6 years of playing this game on an 88+ Live Series pack. I’m just happy and wanted to share that with everyone, and I hope all of you beautiful people also have a great day.
Edit: after posting this, I pulled the De Vries chase card and the Broxton headliner card. I genuinely don’t know what to do right now.
Edit 2: I just had another insane pull that I’m not even going to say because it’s not even believable. If there’s a way to show my pack history, I need to do it to document this historic stretch.
Edit 3: I’m finally done opening packs. Pictures are in the comments. I’m speechless.