Three New Diamonds, Weekend Classic, & the 3rd Inning XP Reward Path are sure to keep you busy in MLB The Show 26
Today’s drop includes the first Roster Update focused on Attributes bringing 3 New Diamonds, Weekend Classic 2, a new Cornerstone Program, the 3rd Inning XP Reward Path, the May Spotlight Program & Pack, and more to keep you swinging for the fences this weekend in MLB The Show 26.
Get a look at some of the biggest rewards headed your way today:
- Three New Diamonds for Live Series Seiya Suzuki, Andy Pages, & Cristopher Sanchez
- Postseason Series Yordan Alvarez & Awards Series Jorge Posada in Weekend Classic 2
- Awards Series Francisco Lindor & All-Star Series Juan Soto in the 3rd Inning XP Reward Path
- Cornerstone Series Salvador Perez in the namesake Cornerstone Program
- Spotlight Series Mickey Moniak in the May Spotlight Program – Drop 1
Roster Update – Attributes
Today’s Roster Update focused on Attributes brings over 770 players adjustments, along with the following new Diamonds and Golds:
Diamonds:
- Seiya Suzuki
- Andy Pages
- Cristopher Sanchez
Golds:
- Ben Rice
- Michael Harris II
- Willson Contreras
- Dillon Dingler
- Max Muncy (LAD)
- Otto Lopez
- Wilyer Abreu
- Christian Walker
- Chase Burns
- Jason Adam
- Jacob Misiorowski
- Dylan Lee
- Cam Schlittler
Weekend Classic 2
Starting today in Ranked, Weekend Classic 2 pits you against other online players in your league, based on your Ranked Ratings, in 1-vs-1 (Solo) matchups.
Win as many games as you can in your first six Weekend Classic matchups, then keep playing to climb the Weekend Classic leaderboard.
Earn Packs, Stubs, and player cards including Postseason Series Yordan Alvarez, LF, HOU (94 OVR) and Awards Series Jorge Posada, C, NYY (94 OVR).
Available until Tues., May 12th, bring your best squad into Weekend Classic 2 and compete to progress through the leagues to earn amazing rewards.
3rd Inning XP Reward path
The 3rd Inning XP Reward Path starts today, and that means a fresh path to climb and new rewards waiting along the way.
Earn XP by playing in your favorite modes to make your way through the reward path and get your mitts on Packs, Stubs, and featured in-path player cards – 2nd Half Heroes Series Carlos Delgado, 1B, TOR (93 OVR) and Breakout Series Corbin Burnes, SP, MIL (94 OVR)
Make your way to the end of the path to earn a 3rd Inning XP Path Boss Choice Pack that lets you choose from 1 of 2 featured 3rd Inning Bosses player cards – Awards Series Francisco Lindor, SS, NYM (95 OVR) and All-Star Series Juan Soto, RF, NYY (95 OVR).
Cornerstone Program
Add Cornerstone Series Salvador Perez, C, KC (93 OVR) to your lineup by completing Moments & Missions highlighting “Salvy’s” career in the newest Cornerstone Program, available in Assorted Programs.
May Spotlight Program & Pack – Drop 1
The May Spotlight Program – Drop 1 continues to shine a light on some of the biggest plays and players in their most recent MLB performances, resulting in new player cards to add to your roster including:
- Mickey Moniak, LF, COL (93 OVR)
- Drew Romo, C, CWS (91 OVR)
- Andrew Morris, RP, MIN (90 OVR)
Add even more May Spotlight player cards to your lineup with the May Spotlight Pack – Drop 1, earnable in the May Spotlight Program – Drop 1 and available in the Show Shop, featuring:
- Christian Walker, 1B, HOU (93 OVR)
- Sean Burke, SP, CWS (93 OVR)
- Brady House, 3B, WSH (91 OVR)
- Nathan Church, LF, STL (91 OVR)
- Jake Bennett, SP, BOS (91 OVR)
Mom Conquest Map
Make mom proud by attacking territories, stealing your opponents’ fans, reinforcing your territories, and moving your fans to conquer the Mom Map, available in Conquest.
Earn the Mother’s Day Profile Banner, Bat Skin, and Stance Stocks in addition to Packs, XP, and Topps Now Series Javier Baez, 3B, CHC (92 OVR) for your efforts.
Chase Pack 9
Chase Pack 9 features 13-time All-Star and Baseball Hall of Famer – All-Star Series Ken Griffey Jr., CF, SEA (95 OVR).
Earn a Chase Pack 9 in the 3rd Inning XP Reward Path Wheel, in every purchase of The Show 50-Pack Bundle, and there’s a chance to find a Chase Pack 9 in every individual The Show Pack. The Chase Pack guarantees 1 Diamond player card with a chance to find the featured Chase Pack 9 player card, All-Star Series Ken Griffey Jr.
ICYMI in MLB The Show 26
The Bobby Witt Jr. Takeover is in full effect with Cover Athlete Series Bobby Witt Jr., SS, KC (93 OVR) as the top reward in his Takeover Program.
April Spotlight content is still worth a look, including Spotlight Series Elly De La Cruz, SS, CIN (94 OVR) in the April Lightning Collection and Spotlight Series Chipper Jones, 3B, ATL (94 OVR) in the April Retro Lightning Collection.
Don’t forget to swing by the Show Shop and pick up your FREE Pittsburgh Pirates and Texas Rangers 2026 Nike City Connect Packs featuring the newest City Connect Uniform for each team.