MLB The Show 26: Game Update 3

March 19th, 2026

PS5: 1.003 
Xbox Series X|S: 1.0.37 
Nintendo Switch: 1.03 

Scheduled to deploy on March 20th/4 AM PT 

General: 

  • Various fixes to attribute carousel displays 
  • Fixed the flickering on players in presentations.
  • Fixed a bug that caused light strobing in pre-game intro presentations.  

Gameplay: 

  • Fixed an issue where pitchers’ velocity in the front end could differ from their in-game velocities. 
  • Fixed an issue with the pulse pitching display where the outer ring would not shrink to the size of the inner ring. 
  • Fixed issue where steal opportunities would not happen when player locked as a catcher if Catcher Opportunities were set to Impact Plays. 
     

Diamond Dynasty: 

  • Fixed a crash that could occur in Classic Mode Mini Seasons.
  • Users will now be brought back to the program of a completed moment after the moment is completed. 
  • Various fixes for lineup and squad screen displays

Road To The Show: 

  • Fixes for multiple on-field cameras in player lock. 
  • Fixed a bug where intro presentations would appear blank when the user selects “play next game”. 
  • User will now receive their trade update from agent Stephanie before they get traded in AA. 
  • Fixed a bug where walk up music might play incorrect song for player.
  • Various bug fixes to perk system 
  • Adjusted CPU pitchers to be more accurate when calling pitches as the catcher. 
  • Fixed a bug where home run record presentation might not show after breaking the record. 

Franchise:

  • Fixed a bug that could affect rookie eligibility and service time. 
  • Fixed a bug where legend players could be flagged as two-way players. 
  • Fixed a bug where a team could be awarded an extra prospect promotion incentive pick for the same player. 
  • Fixed a bug where pitchers on your bench will not display a secondary position on the lineup screen. 
  • Fixed missing Projected Free Agents list in Spring Training on Franchise Home. 
  • Fixed issue in Player Search where Pop Time would yield no results. Also fixed search issue with Relief Pitchers. 
  • Improved trade feedback messaging. 
  • Improvement in box scores to indent the box score line of defensive subs. 

Miscellaneous: 

  • Various audio bug fixes 

Updated Player Models: 

Ronald Acuna Jr. Tanner Houck 
Alec Bohm Justin Martinez 
Cam Booser Mason Miller 
Connor Brogdon Brandon Nimmo 
Pete Crow-Armstrong Joey Ortiz 
Seranthony Dominguez Vinnie Pasquantino
Chase Dollander Dalton Rushing 
Jeremiah Estrada Daniel Schneemann 
Matt Festa Tony Santillan 
Freddy Fermin Marcus Semien 
Tony Gonsolin Framber Valdez 
Hunter Greene George Valera 
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Matt Waldron 
Robert Hassell Ryan Weathers