This was the top of the fifth inning . . . you had five more innings at bat to score one run to tie and two to win. Come on, a one run lead is definitely not insurmountable, so why blame your loss on one play? Sure, it's frustrating, but it sounds like you let that get to you the rest of the game. And yeah, why throw something way outside to Sheffield? Perhaps you were afraid he was actually going to get a hit with two strikes to take the lead.

Also, maybe examine your CAP's defense at catcher. When I put guys like Carlos Santana or Gary Sanchez behind the plate, it just doesn't compare to Posey's superb blocking abilities for stuff in the dirt. Some people really sleep on defense ratings on certain positions like C or 1B that don't get the ball hit to them in high frequency.

Maybe switch to pure analog instead of meter pitching for increased levels of user input. It's worth trying at least if you haven't already . . .

About spending money on the game, that probably makes you invest more time and effort than you otherwise would. I know a lot of people do it, but spending $1,500 to get Mantle, Sheffield, and Biggio doesn't automatically increase your chances of winning in this game. Plenty of free cards out there who rake (i.e. POTMs, future stars, TAs). So maybe you wouldn't feel this let down if all you did was spend $60 upfront, but no one's stopping you from buying stubs in-game. Try giving it a rest for a day or two and think it over, that might help you see the bigger picture of issues like this a bit more.

But seriously, this forum has turned into a cesspool for players complaining about in-game issues and frustrations. One might wonder if that's the primary focus of users discussing MLB the Show 20 on this forum. It's a simulation video game; no one expects it to be a perfect experience, much less to win every game. If you don't like it, no one's forcing you to keep playing. Maybe the card drops throughout the year, including collections and new pack releases have sucked you in to spending tons of cash every year. Hey, it's making a profit for SDS. There's plenty of other things to do now and in the next few months, find something you actually enjoy I guess.

@jhaberle said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@baseballfan2446 are you slow? it was BR so I didn't have 5 innnings to come back. Hence, I want my 1500 back. Holy [censored] dude wow

I don't care what game mode it is honestly. For all that I know, you could've quit after that play in the fifth inning of a ranked seasons game. Go ahead and quit the game, why make a huge spectacle out of it? Threads like this deflect from actual content discussions. That's a big reason why I think there should be a new forum for complainers. And don't think I'm just making excuses for the game, I'd be criticizing actual issues I perceive more if people were underreporting them.

@jhaberle said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@baseballfan2446 dude holy [censored] you are dumb. You just asked me why I would throw a pitch way out of the strike zone with an 0-2 count against one of the best hitters in the game. Do you ever watch baseball? Sure I'll give him a [censored] high sinker and see how that one goes next time. It's my fault I'm just terrible at the game.

Do you even watch baseball? Why intentionally throw a pitch in the dirt when you know your catcher sucks? There's plenty of ways to get Sheffield out without throwing a wild pitch if you actually bother to think about it lol.

@DrewshBag420 said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@T_H_O_R_Storm said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@DrewshBag420 said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@T_H_O_R_Storm said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@DrewshBag420 said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@T_H_O_R_Storm said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@DrewshBag420 said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@jhaberle said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MLBTheShow/comments/gqqucl/went_on_to_lose_32_on_a_perfect_perfect_to_the/

Wah wah wah "why do you steal from kids?" Wah wah wah

How bout you find a legit way to defend this instead of acting like that. You know like, acting like an adult like you suggested to another member.

There is nothing to defend...he threw a ball in the dirt and a runner scored.

Did you not see the pitcher put down a tag with the runners arm still in the batters box?

He missed the tag, happens in real life all the time. What is the pitchers defensive stats? Was there lag? Is there latency issues?

You guys and your “It happens in real life” excuse. It’s no wonder why this game plays like this ever year. Why would SDS make anything better when they have the fanboys patrolling these sites and downplaying any issue a player brings up?

Better than people who whine and cry about RNG all the time. Funny how you never addressed my other points

Yeah, they wouldn't actually have to worry about RNG so much if they actually hit the virtual ball well consistently by getting good PCI placements. It really is a skill-based game despite what some around here would say.

Having played four games thus far in the tournament, I think it’s pretty evident the developers didn’t spend a whole lot of time with it. Played the first game and the score didn’t automatically report, but this was not an issue in the three other games I played. Wait time between games was far too long, usually anywhere between 1 and 3 hours long. The start time of 6:45 PM Eastern time in my opinion was too late for most players to get 6 full 3-inning games in before it gets too late at night. And this tournament was advertised exclusively as US and Canada in its scope, so in theory time zone differences shouldn’t make too big of a difference in terms of player availability.

I’d suggest that next time the developers want to have something like this to change some key aspects. First, allow players to enter a new game immediately after the conclusion of the previous one, with an opponent randomly selected from the pool of available online players. Also, if a player isn’t online during matchmaking, allow them to login at a different time within the given tournament window (perhaps 24 hours total) to finish their games once entering the online pool. Maybe try to change the start time to noon or early afternoon since it’s the weekend and more players may be online at a time that doesn’t overlap with meal times and nighttime.

I’d played a tournament in ‘19 last winter and encountered similar issues. I’d say this mode/feature has a great deal of potential, and it can appeal to a wider audience in the Show community by fixing the aforementioned and other issues currently occurring.

I mean, that pitch you threw with Chapman to Trout was a 94 mph sinker, and Oswalt was hitting 97-98 with his fastball. Maybe you were having a bad day or something or had faced a pitcher throwing in the low 90s in the last game. Also if you have significant input lag with your setup, are using players with low vision, or have trouble with reaction. Bottom line, take a look at yourself and your skill level before you blame the game. Maybe your opponents really were better players than you.

@Nats19Champions said in Who are your starting 5?:

@baseballfan2446 said in Who are your starting 5?:

@Nats19Champions said in Who are your starting 5?:

@baseballfan2446 said in Who are your starting 5?:

@Nats19Champions said in Who are your starting 5?:

@smalltownkid1990 said in Who are your starting 5?:

Might look into the 94 Wright card for the Braves TA stage 2

Braves players are so overrated in this game. They have no playoff series wins since 2001 yet have superstar cards all over the place in this year’s game. LOL

It takes a whole team . . . you should know that as a Nationals fan

I agree, but if you look at this year's ratings the Braves are severely overrated compared to the world champion Nationals. Daniel Hudson, who closed out the World Series, has a 73 rating while Luke Jackson, who got lit up like a Christmas tree in October, is rated significantly higher. Just one example. Wouldn't surprise me at all if one or more of the developers are Braves fans. No fanbase is more delusional than Atlanta's.

Playoffs are a small sample size. Lest I remind you the Braves won the division four games ahead of the Nats, who got in as a wild card team.

Playoffs aren't a "small sample size." They are the sample size.

Ok, then I can't agree with you there. You're just plain wrong about that. The regular season is 162 games, while you can play a maximum of 20 games in the playoffs. Plus SDS takes into account performance over recent years, not just the current year. One year can be an anomaly, and of course so can the playoffs in one year.

@dbryant747 said in Classic Pitching?:

I really haven’t tried other styles at all. I’ve always done classic I guess just cause I enjoy playing that way. Meter seems like it sucks

Pure analog is well worth the effort. It's way better for accuracy, i.e. controlling where your pitches go so you don't hang pitches right over the middle of the plate, and even then it still happens. Meter is probably the second best option if you want to play competitively imo. There's definitely a learning curve, but over time it should pay off. Both meter and pure analog require more variable user input than classic, so good quality inputs should improve your chances of success rather than just leaving it up to the per 9's.

@T_H_O_R_Storm said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@DrewshBag420 said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@T_H_O_R_Storm said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@DrewshBag420 said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@T_H_O_R_Storm said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@DrewshBag420 said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@jhaberle said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MLBTheShow/comments/gqqucl/went_on_to_lose_32_on_a_perfect_perfect_to_the/

Wah wah wah "why do you steal from kids?" Wah wah wah

How bout you find a legit way to defend this instead of acting like that. You know like, acting like an adult like you suggested to another member.

There is nothing to defend...he threw a ball in the dirt and a runner scored.

Did you not see the pitcher put down a tag with the runners arm still in the batters box?

He missed the tag, happens in real life all the time. What is the pitchers defensive stats? Was there lag? Is there latency issues?

You guys and your “It happens in real life” excuse. It’s no wonder why this game plays like this ever year. Why would SDS make anything better when they have the fanboys patrolling these sites and downplaying any issue a player brings up?

Pitchers generally have low defensive ratings. That's another thing that may account for it. It happens from time to time in-game as well as IRL.

But I'd say tag animations should be improved as far as the time from catch to tag. These players are professional athletes who have elite reflexes, I'd expect something better, at least according to ratings.

@T_H_O_R_Storm said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

@baseballfan2446 said in Might Be Done Playing. Can I Get 1500 back? Can you explain this garbage SDS? Keep stealing from the kids.:

This was the top of the fifth inning . . . you had five more innings at bat to score one run to tie and two to win. Come on, a one run lead is definitely not insurmountable, so why blame your loss on one play? Sure, it's frustrating, but it sounds like you let that get to you the rest of the game. And yeah, why throw something way outside to Sheffield? Perhaps you were afraid he was actually going to get a hit with two strikes to take the lead.

Also, maybe examine your CAP's defense at catcher. When I put guys like Carlos Santana or Gary Sanchez behind the plate, it just doesn't compare to Posey's superb blocking abilities for stuff in the dirt. Some people really sleep on defense ratings on certain positions like C or 1B that don't get the ball hit to them in high frequency.

Maybe switch to pure analog instead of meter pitching for increased levels of user input. It's worth trying at least if you haven't already . . .

About spending money on the game, that probably makes you invest more time and effort than you otherwise would. I know a lot of people do it, but spending $1,500 to get Mantle, Sheffield, and Biggio doesn't automatically increase your chances of winning in this game. Plenty of free cards out there who rake (i.e. POTMs, future stars, TAs). So maybe you wouldn't feel this let down if all you did was spend $60 upfront, but no one's stopping you from buying stubs in-game. Try giving it a rest for a day or two and think it over, that might help you see the bigger picture of issues like this a bit more.

But seriously, this forum has turned into a cesspool for players complaining about in-game issues and frustrations. One might wonder if that's the primary focus of users discussing MLB the Show 20 on this forum. It's a simulation video game; no one expects it to be a perfect experience, much less to win every game. If you don't like it, no one's forcing you to keep playing. Maybe the card drops throughout the year, including collections and new pack releases have sucked you in to spending tons of cash every year. Hey, it's making a profit for SDS. There's plenty of other things to do now and in the next few months, find something you actually enjoy I guess.

So just accept the problems in the game instead of sharing them in hopes of them getting addressed for a better gaming experience?

No . . . there's always going to be issues with gameplay, it's not a perfect system. All you complainers should find something else to do instead of spending all day playing a game you don't actually enjoy playing. Isn't that a bit counterintuitive?

Pretty sure you can't get him right now since you need the collection done. There are 25 cards needed, yet only 21 are shown. Wow!

You don't get any additional rewards after 10 wins but it counts for a winning streak (which I think resets if you start a new entry or lose a game).

@sickknife77_PSN said in Matchup with mutants....:

Every game with an 800+ player I swear their batting averages are all near .400 and no matter where you pitch they hammer it.
Not exactly entertainment

The thing is people often fall into patterns when they pitch and you can sit on a pitch, trusting that your opponent might throw the same pitch they did in similar situations. People tend to pick up on those things at the plate more at higher rankings from what I can tell.

@mitchhammond24 said in 31 check swings in 6 innings:

@baseballfan2446 said in 31 check swings in 6 innings:

It's an art. Timing is key for when you release your swing button

This is sarcastic right? I find the check swing to be random af and not skill based at all. Sometimes I mash the button and get a check (usually on perfect pci and good timing, which results in a weak out to the infield) and other times I barely tap the button and get a full flailing swing.

Yeah it's sarcastic but I also think it's controlled by the players' discipline stat in addition to user input.

It's an art. Timing is key for when you release your swing button

You're using pulse pitching (not the easiest to control) and playing with Nolan Ryan (low control and BB/9's). Pure analog or maybe meter would probably yield more accurate pitches, but Nolan Ryan can get lit up if someone can hit the fastball.

@TangoJuliet24 said in This Event is Brutal:

I'm still loving this event. Current streak is 4 in a row. Beat some WS players, guys with insane win/loss records. Last game was intense and a blast. Tons of K's (in 7 innings) but Mookie put me ahead with a 2 run shot. Belly has been killing it. My pitching has been good and the bullpen has been dominant. Sorry guys but I wish all events were played on this level.

Just curious, what qualifies as an insane win/loss record?

Allowing for a team draft and auto-reporting wins and losses are probably good additions. Previous iterations of tournaments in The Show seemed to me to depend too much on user discretion and potentially allowing for dishonest behavior in choosing teams above the tier requirements and game outcome reporting. But there are still some glaring issues in my mind at least.

Having played four games thus far in the tournament, I think it’s pretty evident the developers didn’t spend a whole lot of time with it. Played the first game and the score didn’t automatically report, but this was not an issue in the three other games I played. Wait time between games was far too long, usually anywhere between 1 and 3 hours long. The start time of 6:45 PM Eastern time in my opinion was too late for most players to get 6 full 3-inning games in before it gets too late at night. And this tournament was advertised exclusively as US and Canada in its scope, so in theory time zone differences shouldn’t make too big of a difference in terms of player availability.

I’d suggest that next time the developers want to have something like this to change some key aspects. First, allow players to enter a new game immediately after the conclusion of the previous one, with an opponent randomly selected from the pool of available online players. Also, if a player isn’t online during matchmaking, allow them to login at a different time within the given tournament window (perhaps 24 hours total) to finish their games once entering the online pool. Maybe try to change the start time to noon or early afternoon since it’s the weekend and more players may be online at a time that doesn’t overlap with meal times and nighttime.

I’d played a tournament in ‘19 last winter and encountered similar issues. I’d say this mode/feature has a great deal of potential, and it can appeal to a wider audience in the Show community by fixing the aforementioned and other issues currently occurring.

I keep noticing that Brandon Marsh (Angels Future Star) often has pink hair in-game. Gotta say, I think it's a pretty good look for him that perhaps suits his personality (idk really but maybe). This isn't intentional, is it?