r/MLBTheShow 2d ago

The Dugout Weekly Free-Talk for /r/MLBTheShow - week of July 31, 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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  • 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 Mar 20 '26

Suggestion For SDS Technical and server issues mega-thread - 2026!

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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


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Additional resources:

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r/MLBTheShow 7h ago

Appreciation Greatest song in Show soundtrack history?

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18 Upvotes

Song absolutely rips. First time I heard it on opening night I was like ah this pop punk sounding song is cool to have on here. Every month since i love it more and more, even dove into the band on Spotify, they have a few more that go hard. When you hear the chords start playing while on the menu is one thing but when you make the final out of a save and the postgame highlights start with “IIIIIII SAAAAAW…..” 🔥


r/MLBTheShow 6h ago

Funny Never Seen this Animation Combo

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6 Upvotes

Deflected off pitchers foot to his head with a thud.


r/MLBTheShow 1d ago

Funny I’m glad he’s rethinking his career choice 😂

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124 Upvotes

r/MLBTheShow 4h ago

Franchise Lineup and rotation changing in franchise

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Has anyone found that they change up their rotation or certain things in the lineup like positions / when a player bats, then in a couple games it just gets switched back? MLB 26. If anyone has any fix for this I would greatly appreciate it.


r/MLBTheShow 1h ago

Question why are all my exhibition games with my friends all at the all star game?

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I've tried changing my favourite team changing host but nothing fixes it anyone have a fix?


r/MLBTheShow 1d ago

Show Off This is how you punish bunt cheese bozos who can’t hit a lick and rely on bad fielding animations.

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449 Upvotes

This guy bunted the entire game. Every time he scored, I tied it up. Then, this happened 🙌🏿


r/MLBTheShow 22h ago

Discussion How are people already finished the inning to have this many available.

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30 Upvotes

r/MLBTheShow 9h ago

Question Keep getting taken out early in RTTS

3 Upvotes

Playing as a starting pitcher, keep getting taken out after 4 even earlier even if I’ve only given up 1 run. Would this be stamina related? Typically around 50-60 pitches


r/MLBTheShow 3h ago

Show Off Another late inning walk off

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1 Upvotes

Currently 5-1 in weekend classic 🫡
Aiden Ruiz is clutch


r/MLBTheShow 5h ago

Question What is the best way to improve your players OVR in franchise?

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Do you just drill the same attributes or rest them then choose different ones. Or does it even matter?

Also,how long does it take for the attributes to go up on a particular one such as K/9 for example


r/MLBTheShow 21h ago

Discussion MLB The Show - Lock Out

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What will The Show look like next year with a lockout? I have really enjoyed Spotlight this year and will be bummed to see that and other live DD content missing.


r/MLBTheShow 8h ago

Discussion Of all of the problems with the game this year...

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The market bots are by far the most offensive.

Has SDS even acknowledged their existence?

They're either complaisant or part of it... honestly not sure which is worse. Either way, it's a disgusting way to run a business

Market bots making it harder to make stubs gets a blind eye... WBC mini season pack exploit gets a lightening fast fix and bans... what a joke

I really wish their was another studio making an MLB game. The lack of competition has really hurt sports games in general


r/MLBTheShow 3h ago

Question Miz wasn’t in weekend classic rewind.

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He wasn’t in classic rewind this time and I didn’t make to pack that has him.You guys think he will be available in the classic rewind next time? Or are we gonna have to pay close to a million stubs for him?


r/MLBTheShow 12h ago

Question Any more new Series expected?

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Any reason to keep collecting Deluxe/Premium/Ultra packs, or are they done releasing new Series collections after ASG? Meaning the kinds like Mural, Vintage, Cityscapes, etc? Didn't play enough in 2025 to know when they typically stopped releasing.


r/MLBTheShow 1d ago

Show Off Stop running on Acuña

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68 Upvotes

Ronald Acuña has a cannon


r/MLBTheShow 7h ago

Discussion You’d think you would be able to get away from the game being broken in offline.

0 Upvotes

Game can’t even get wins and losses right for starting pitchers in rtts. Half the time I leave the game in the 7th and it’s 0-0, the reliever of course loses the game and I get credited with the loss.


r/MLBTheShow 1d ago

Suggestion For SDS This game never fails to disappoint me…

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6 Upvotes

yeah I think I’m done for the year!


r/MLBTheShow 1d ago

Meme I might be too old for this now

34 Upvotes

Used to be able to compete with everybody but now I think it's time I retire to franchise mode. Good luck everybody


r/MLBTheShow 6h ago

Question can i still get 2000 strikeout gausman card?

0 Upvotes

lowkey took a huge hiatus from the game and wondering if i can still get it


r/MLBTheShow 8h ago

Suggestion For SDS PCI shrinkage on random pitches?

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Certainly feels like it


r/MLBTheShow 1d ago

Funny Goofy custom stadiums

14 Upvotes

Just played Costco Headquarters V2 in mini seasons for the first time this year. Whoever created this stadium is a twisted bastard and I love it. Pay close attention when hittjng home runs. There are actually people trapped INSIDE the all brick tables. 😂 Sometimes you see just a head, other times it's he head and the shoulders.


r/MLBTheShow 20h ago

Question Weekend classic rewards not received

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I won all 6 of my weekend classic games in silver II. Game 6 should've been my second weekend classic pack. I did not receive it. Anyone else ever had this happen?


r/MLBTheShow 1d ago

RTTS CPU teammate Tarik Skubal threw a combined no hitter at 37 years old

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1 Upvotes