25 vs 26 live series collection rewards
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I hope we get Ty Cobb back and he becomes AL or AL Central reward. I think Dwight Gooden would be a nice new player reward as well. But I think it will be pleasant but underwhelming like Tejada,Jose Reyes or Hanley Ramirez.
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I absolutely think the Show needs to continue the live series collection rewards. The argument that no other sports game does this is EXACTLY why they need to continue to do it. I play several other “Ultimate” team games and they are
money grubbing modes. I’ve always enjoyed the balance that the Show has struck between content for NMS players and the whales. Last year I had the LS done after the first roster update NMS. Good luck having the meta that early in any other game NMS. Keep the Show different. -
I think they’ll release a big legend in the legends trailer. If they’re tracking who people seem to want the most, and able to get it done, I could see it being Joe DiMaggio or Ty Cobb. Either would be exciting for sure.
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As much as i wanna see Joe D in the game, knowing this community, they'd do nothing but complain that he's not 125 power.
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@globetrotter360_PSN said in 25 vs 26 live series collection rewards:
I think they’ll release a big legend in the legends trailer. If they’re tracking who people seem to want the most, and able to get it done, I could see it being Joe DiMaggio or Ty Cobb. Either would be exciting for sure.
Both big names for sure, but I can still see people being lukewarm about both if either are the headliner for the 2026. DiMaggio would automatically upset the "another Yankee?!?" crowd and with Ty Cobb he was in the game about five years ago so moreso a returning Legend like Pujols and Felix over an actual NEW player.
I do agree the marquee reveal will happen when the Legends trailer drops. However, there are only a handful of fresh names that would garner universal praise from the fanbase which would be of that A-Rod or Bonds caliber. Ichiro could be a really fun addition although even with him the very lower power is something that will likely turn off many from using him over some switch-hitting goon who is barely league average. That's unfortunately just how The Show works.
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Run it back…Beltran again!
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If they don't have any of the BIG names coming, Juan Gonzalez could be a second tier option. Probably better as an AL reward though
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How about the last triple crown winner?
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@Bicarbonate_Fury_PSN The problem with Miguel Cabrera and Pujols is neither played a premium position or had speed. The only overall collection similar was Babe who was a 2 way player.
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@GoozeFn_PSN not true. Ted Williams was the collection in 17, Vlad was 18, and Jeter was 23 (hardly a meta card).
They don’t need a meta player for the collection. People are buying all the high diamonds anyways to get an edge and the collection cards a a bonus (and thus really unnecessary at all). But all they really need is a big name (or 3) for the collection not switch hitters or 5 tool guys.
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@GradektheBard_PSN I’ll give you Ted Williams. It was a bit different in 2017 without stats going to 125 though. Vlad had enough speed at 81. Jeter plays a premium position and had speed. The power was the only thing lacking and it was still good enough. It’s obviously not an end all be all criteria, but either one of those guys would be disappointing for the overall reward especially following Beltran.
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@GoozeFn_PSN said in 25 vs 26 live series collection rewards:
@GradektheBard_PSN I’ll give you Ted Williams. It was a bit different in 2017 without stats going to 125 though. Vlad had enough speed at 81. Jeter plays a premium position and had speed. The power was the only thing lacking and it was still good enough. It’s obviously not an end all be all criteria, but either one of those guys would be disappointing for the overall reward especially following Beltran.
I think that's why 20 might still be the best collection series overall.
At launch, you had a premiere slugger with Sheffield who could play 3B/OF, a speed/power player with eligibility at C/2B in Biggio and finally Mantle who was the most meta five-tool card available in the game.
All three were brand-new to The Show as well which is always a bonus.
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@SakAttack87_PSN Agree that was the best year.
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New WBC Legend Shlomo Lipetz to be the live series reward
