<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The place to discuss MLB The Show 25&#x27;s Franchise mode. ]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/category/10</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:18:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://forums.theshow.com/category/10.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:55:44 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[ABS challenge bugged?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you fail any challenges before that?
Cause you don't get just 2 challenges, you get 2 failed challenges. you retain the challenge if it's successful. They've used them sparingly in mlb so far but theoretically you could have 10 challenges a game if you keep getting them right
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81992/abs-challenge-bugged</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81992/abs-challenge-bugged</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[PAinPA_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:55:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool new ABS but still missed the in-depth opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[@easedel_MLBTS
Yeah, that’s pretty terrible. They just don’t care about Franchise 
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81986/cool-new-abs-but-still-missed-the-in-depth-opportunity</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81986/cool-new-abs-but-still-missed-the-in-depth-opportunity</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AndyWilk09_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:56:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franchise logic needs help big time still]]></title><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81985/franchise-logic-needs-help-big-time-still</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81985/franchise-logic-needs-help-big-time-still</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managers &amp; Coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[
@UncleRico420266_XBL said:
So I found out that the reason so many coaches and managers are missing from MLB The Show 26 is because the MLBPA (the players' union) officially cut off their licensing program in late 2024.
Before this change, coaches and managers were part of a "group license" handled by the union. They used to get annual checks—roughly $50,000 each—just to have their names and faces in the game. However, due to tax and legal issues, the union stopped those payments and ended the group deal.
MLB The Show 25 (last year) was likely safe because the contracts for that game were signed and locked in before the cutoff. But for MLB The Show 26, the developers (Sony/SDS) no longer had a "one-stop shop" to buy everyone's rights. Since they’d now have to negotiate with hundreds of coaches individually, they simply replaced about half the league with generic, fake models instead.
Also the reason you still see guys like Stephen Vogt, Kevin Cash, and Terry Francona is that they are former players. Sony likely already owns their rights through separate "Legend" or retired player contracts, so they can keep them in the game easily. But for others like Aaron Boone, if a separate individual deal isn't reached, they get swapped out for a generic placeholder. I hope this makes sense and clears the confusion.

Perhaps not having to pay $50,000 each to the coaches has allowed them to hire more developers.  I started with a Cardinals relocated franchise and the first thing I did was fire all the coaches.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81958/managers-coaches</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81958/managers-coaches</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[alstl04_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:35:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feedback: Yearly Goals]]></title><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81952/feedback-yearly-goals</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81952/feedback-yearly-goals</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:30:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nike Gear in Franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[@OneFountain8464_XBL
I don’t think anyone really knows. It’s with Jordan and Nike specifically. I’m assuming it has something to do with their rights to use their brands. It sucks as a mainly RTTS player because you basically just have to get lucky to use any of the Nike or Jordan equipment on your player. And the equipment isn’t even in standard packs. They’re in packs that you earn every so often in RTTS gameplay.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81951/nike-gear-in-franchise</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81951/nike-gear-in-franchise</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[genopolanco_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:23:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of historical rosters in 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's still early and no doubt there will be some as the year goes on.  Unfortunately roster creators are having to remake historic rosters every year which is a chore since they don't carry over which would be ideal.   Alot of great roster work has been lost over time due to this.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81931/lack-of-historical-rosters-in-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81931/lack-of-historical-rosters-in-26</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MNKgod1979_XBL]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:18:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[A random generated schedule]]></title><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81929/a-random-generated-schedule</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81929/a-random-generated-schedule</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:46:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get rid of backup closers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good to know. Thanks guys. Whenever I finalize my roster I’m going to get rid of all of the CPs except for the obvious veteran closers.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81915/get-rid-of-backup-closers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81915/get-rid-of-backup-closers</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[genopolanco_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:33:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is baby blue not a color for franchise gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[@zhendy1_xbl The gear is there that they have the rights for. They definitely need to add the hand and foot guards. The more money they spend on gear and equipment the less they have for retired players. I doubt they care about equipment.
FYI: chains aren’t made out of diamonds.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81884/why-is-baby-blue-not-a-color-for-franchise-gear</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81884/why-is-baby-blue-not-a-color-for-franchise-gear</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[dodgers19k88_MLBTS]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:27:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticker on Bottom]]></title><description><![CDATA[For what it's worth, in RTTS it's showing league leaders (eg HRs) and projections
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81866/ticker-on-bottom</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81866/ticker-on-bottom</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Red_Ted_is_back_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:58:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Improve Franchise Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m probably the only one that wants this, but like a manager mode where we are managing the game, choosing different defensive shifts and seeing it from the eyes of the Skipper similar to out of the park baseball and FC26 manager mode watching they tactics play out, So we could have our own custom skipper manage the team or like work our way up from AA to MLB or something like that.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81856/how-to-improve-franchise-mode</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81856/how-to-improve-franchise-mode</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[AutismLeader755_XBL]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:26:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has anybody else seen this bug - getting stuck in the bullpen?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
@TheRupster12_XBL said:
Stuck in the bullpen...and you can't get out of it

At the moment.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81834/has-anybody-else-seen-this-bug-getting-stuck-in-the-bullpen</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81834/has-anybody-else-seen-this-bug-getting-stuck-in-the-bullpen</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[alstl04_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:20:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bug: Scouts being replaced randomly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks for posting...good to know.  I'm close to starting my franchise and this was one of the items I wanted to see if SDS touched.  My complaint was CPU teams do nothing to improve their scouts beyond what is randomly done during the offseason.  CPU teams don't try to maximize their $300,000.  However, that is completely different than you situation where you shouldn't be losing a scout mid season.  From everything I've tracked since they changed scouting a few years ago, this appears to be a new bug.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81827/bug-scouts-being-replaced-randomly</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81827/bug-scouts-being-replaced-randomly</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[VF1S_Rick_Hunter_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:43:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does HR&#x2F;9 matter outside of simulations when the CPU is involved]]></title><description><![CDATA['Non-user-controlled at-bats' could mean anytime the user isn't controlling the pitcher in a non-simulated game. eg if the user is batting, or is player locked as a baserunner or fielder.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81821/does-hr-9-matter-outside-of-simulations-when-the-cpu-is-involved</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81821/does-hr-9-matter-outside-of-simulations-when-the-cpu-is-involved</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Red_Ted_is_back_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franchise mode needs attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to trade a player in the first year, just DFA them.  You get 7 days to make a deal.
If you want to trade FOR someone ... you're SOL.  
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81783/franchise-mode-needs-attention</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81783/franchise-mode-needs-attention</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[StinkyMcPooter_XBL]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:48:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[hey SDS, when will franchise actually be playable]]></title><description><![CDATA[
@Graeves-_PSN said:
Same here, no problems.

Me too.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81754/hey-sds-when-will-franchise-actually-be-playable</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81754/hey-sds-when-will-franchise-actually-be-playable</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Player99_MLBTS]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:41:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subject: Strategic Improvements for Franchise Mode: Multi-season Injuries and Team Philosophy AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[I would also like a couple of things added

rehab assignments- if I have a SP miss 3 months he should have to go to rehab and pitch in the minors
NRI - give us the ability to call up 5 players who are not on the 40 man to play in spring
This is more of a request for RTTS and franchise. Under equipment would love an option for a second pant style with a slider for percent of time used
Say I want to wear baggy pants but every now and then then I want to wear high socks I can set like 5 percent that it defaults to secondary. Might not be possible but think it would be cool

P.S. still miss sounds of the show so if there is anyway please bring it back at someone point.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81743/subject-strategic-improvements-for-franchise-mode-multi-season-injuries-and-team-philosophy-ai</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81743/subject-strategic-improvements-for-franchise-mode-multi-season-injuries-and-team-philosophy-ai</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[braves137_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:54:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feature Request: Adding &#x27;Force Win&#x2F;Loss&#x27; and &#x27;Live Start&#x27; to Franchise Mode]]></title><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81739/feature-request-adding-force-win-loss-and-live-start-to-franchise-mode</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81739/feature-request-adding-force-win-loss-and-live-start-to-franchise-mode</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:04:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feature Request]]></title><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81736/feature-request</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81736/feature-request</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:38:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there a way to turn off pitcher confidence in MLBTS26?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've never been able to turn confidence off, only the ability to turn the meter off that shows you the pitchers confidence. And yes, you can still cut the meter off in 26. I did the first day as I do every year.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81718/is-there-a-way-to-turn-off-pitcher-confidence-in-mlbts26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81718/is-there-a-way-to-turn-off-pitcher-confidence-in-mlbts26</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Graeves--_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:34:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[SDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[@LookAt_MeNowww_PSN
Yeah I can confirm face change will take effect in Franchise, Tristan Casas a few years ago prime example he looked like him one day I was flabbergasted. Last year they took til June to add beard to Garrett Crochet, insanity.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81628/sds</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81628/sds</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[MAINELYBOSTON_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:37:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patch ?]]></title><description><![CDATA[@MAINELYBOSTON_PSN Yes, all those guys already had scans. Like I said, if they already have a scan they will be updated even after you start a franchise. Players who do not have a scan will stay a generic player model once you start. It’s always been this way.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81627/patch</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81627/patch</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[bleachfro_MLBTS]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:32:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Any solid custom&#x2F;accurate rosters out yet?]]></title><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81619/any-solid-custom-accurate-rosters-out-yet</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81619/any-solid-custom-accurate-rosters-out-yet</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:17:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Removed Suggest Trade button?!]]></title><description><![CDATA[@Graeves-_PSN
I guess. I’ve been playing since ‘18. Not that long in retrospect, but there to see the best and the worst.
Franchise isn’t usually something I’ll grind that often, but some of the new things revolving around trades and such is definitely something that I’ll have to get used to.
]]></description><link>https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81597/removed-suggest-trade-button</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://forums.theshow.com/topic/81597/removed-suggest-trade-button</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SpecialFrosty_PSN]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:29:44 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>