Today’s content drop brings a new Cornerstone Program, Weekend Classic 3, the 4th Inning XP Reward Path, as well as the May Spotlight Program & Pack – Drop 5, alongside the May Spotlight Lightning and Retro Lightning Collections, introducing 15 new Red Diamond 95+ OVR player cards to MLB The Show 26.

Check out some of the biggest Red Diamond rewards available today:

• Spotlight Series Jacob Misiorowski & Fernando Tatis Jr. in the May Lightning & Retro Lightning Collections
• Spotlight Series Cody Bellinger in the May Spotlight Program – Drop 5
• All-Star Series Roger Clemens & Milestone Series Rafael Devers in the 4th Inning XP Reward Path
• Milestone Series Pete Crow-Armstrong & Prime Series Chone Figgins in Weekend Classic 3
• Cornerstone Series Paul O’Neill in the namesake Cornerstone Program

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May Spotlight Lightning – Jacob Misiorowski

Jacob Misiorowski, SP, MIL (96 OVR) led MLB pitchers in strikeouts (57), earning him a fWAR of 2.4 and an 0.64 FIP total in the month of May.

Finishing out the month with a 0.23 ERA, “The Miz” helped propel the Milwaukee Brewers from last to first place in the NL Central Division, earning himself the May Spotlight Lightning player spot in MLB The Show 26.

How do you collect for “The Miz”?

Collect May Spotlight Program – Drops 1 through 5 player cards (Mickey Moniak, Yandy Diaz, Nick Kurtz, Colt Emerson, & Cody Bellinger) in the May Lightning Collection, available in Spotlight Collections, to add Lightning Jacob Misiorowski to your Diamond Dynasty Squad.

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May Spotlight Retro Lightning – Fernando Tatis Jr.

May of 2021 saw a historically dominant performance from Fernando Tatis Jr., SS, SD (96 OVR) which included 9 home runs and 26 RBIs, contributing to a wRC+ of 215.

Not to mention his .353 BA and .824 SLG that helped him earn his 50th career home run in just 171 games on May 21st, 2021…making him the fastest shortstop and San Diego Padres franchise player to ever reach this feat.

How do you collect for Tatis Jr.?

Collect May Spotlight Pack – Drops 1 through 5 Spotlight Series player cards in the May Retro Lightning Collection, available in Spotlight Collections, to earn Spotlight Series Cristopher Sanchez, SP, PHI (95 OVR), at 10 collected, as you make your way to Retro Lightning Fernando Tatis Jr., at 15 collected.

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May Spotlight Program & Pack – Drop 5

The May Spotlight Program – Drop 5 brings a fresh batch of player cards based on big May performances including:

• Cody Bellinger, LF, NYY (95 OVR)
• James Wood, RF, WSH (94 OVR)
• Braxton Ashcraft, SP, PIT (94 OVR)
• Jonathan Aranda, 1B, TB (93 OVR)
• Casey Schmitt, LF, SF (93 OVR)
• Miguel Vargas, 3B, CWS (93 OVR)
• Jacob Gonzalez, 1B, CWS (92 OVR)
• Wade Meckler, LF, LAA (92 OVR)
• Charles McAdoo, 2B, TOR (92 OVR)
• MJ Melendez, LF, NYM (92 OVR)

The May Spotlight Pack – Drop 5, earnable in the May Spotlight Program – Drop 5 and available in the Show Shop, features:

• Byron Buxton, CF, MIN (95 OVR)
• Pete Alonso, 1B, BAL (95 OVR)
• Cade Smith, CP, CLE (95 OVR)
• Konnor Griffin, SS, PIT (94 OVR)
• Jarren Duran, LF, BOS (94 OVR)
• Davis Martin, SP, CWS (94 OVR)
• Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, NYY (93 OVR)
• Keibert Ruiz, C, WSH (93 OVR)
• JoJo Romero, RP, STL (93 OVR)
• JJ Bleday, RF, CIN (93 OVR)

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4th Inning XP Reward Path

The 4th Inning XP Reward Path starts today, and that means all new rewards for you to earn while doing what you love…playing MLB The Show 26.

Play in your favorite modes to gain XP and make progress through the reward path to earn Packs, Stubs, and the featured in-path player cards – All-Star Series Steve Carlton, SP, PHI (96 OVR) and Mike Piazza, C, LAD (95 OVR).

At the end of the path, earn a 4th Inning XP Path Boss Choice Pack that lets you choose from 1 of 2 featured 4th Inning Bosses player cards – All-Star Series Roger Clemens (97 OVR, SP HOU) and Milestone Series Rafael Devers (97 OVR, 3B BOS).

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Weekend Classic 3

Weekend Classic 3 starts today, in Ranked, pitting 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 Milestone Series Pete Crow-Armstrong, CF, CHC (96 OVR) and Prime Series Chone Figgins, 3B, LAA (96 OVR).

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Cornerstone Paul O’Neill Program

Add Cornerstone Series Paul O’Neill, RF, NYY (95 OVR) to your lineup by completing Moments & Missions relating to the 5-time All-Star and 5-time World Series Champion’s career in the newest Cornerstone Program, available in Assorted Programs.

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Chase Pack 13

Chase Pack 13 features 2-time All-Star, 3-time World Series Champion, and New York Mets Hall of Fame inductee – Signature Series Al Leiter, SP, NYM (97 OVR).

Earn a Chase Pack 13 in the 4th Inning XP Reward Path Wheel, in every purchase of The Show 50-Pack Bundle, and there’s a chance to find a Chase Pack 13 in every individual The Show Pack.

The Chase Pack guarantees 1 Diamond player card with a chance to find the featured Chase Pack 13 player card, Signature Series Al Leiter.

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ICYMI in MLB The Show 26

The Texas Rangers ace pitcher earned his 100th win earlier this week, and now’s your chance to face off against “The deGrominator” in the Jacob deGrom Showdown to add Milestone Series Jacob deGrom, SP, TEX (95 OVR) to your roster.

Celebrate the legacy of “The Iron Horse” in the Lou Gehrig Day Map, available in Conquest, to earn XP, Packs, and the Lou Gehrig Day Bat Skin.