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@virusts_XBL said in Bo Bichette:

I don’t understand how Ryan Helsley went from a gold to a silver and stayed there. They really need to adjust how they do RP/CP

You can drive yourself crazy if you look at the numbers and ratings.

Blake Treinen has an 80 for his K/9 attribute. His SO/9 in real life was 10.8
Ryan Helsley has a 71 for his K/9 attribute. His SO/9 in real life was 10.7

A 9 point attribute difference for between a 10.7 and 10.8?

We shan't talk about Treinen have the same 99 velocity rating as Helsley. Or that he only had 5 save opportunities and 1 save all year and is labeled as a closer in front of 4 other LA pitchers that had more save opportunities and saves. By the way, that one save came in May

I have said it for years. Their pitching metrics are focused on H/9, K9, and BB9. If you are successful by other metrics it does not matter. There is no attribute for weak contact.

@Sarge1387_PSN said in Bo Bichette:

1- he was injured a LOT
2- SDS is kinda notorious for dropping BlueJays HARD the second they take a dip. I'm not saying he shouldn't have dropped, because he was off.

Not just Blue jays. They do it to other teams and players too. I believe Goldy dropped 20 points last year, from a low 90 to a 73. Arenado went from a low 90 to a 78.

No player or team was immune to it last year with the exception of Jazz Chisholm who they just ignored and never updated because he was having a bad season.

85 to an 82 on April 26th
82 to an 80 on May 17th
80 to a 78 on June 7th
78 to 76 on June 28th
76 to 74 on July 26th

Contact vs righties dropped from 95 to 64
Contact vs lefties dropped from 102 to 51

@haZZ3rd0U5stick_PSN said in No season 4 collection:

I hope SDS doesn't just quit on 24. We were told 4 full seasons. All these rewind packs are complete rubbish for those who have played the entire year. This game can and should go the full year. One release to the next.

12/3 - Captain Blizzard Drop 1
12/6 - Winter Wonderland Event
12/10 - Captain Blizzard Drop 2
12/13 - 2024 Milestone Program and New Conquest
12/17 - Captain Blizzard Drop 3

Now I have no idea what Captain Blizzard Drops are (packs?) but it looks like they have stuff planned at least until Christmas week.

@jake98833_PSN said in Would it make sense for SDS to separate consoles?:

because SDS forced cross-play, and the visuals have to be able to run efficiently on the older consoles; hence, the visuals continue to look the same.

Does SDS force it or does the MLB force it as a condition of the MLB license?

I still get a chuckle that people got upset that a program called "Moments of Glory" was made up of moments.

Taking moments out of the game would significantly reduce my enjoyment of the game. They are pretty much the first thing I do every content drop. Without them I don't finish nearly as many programs and probably get frustrated by the sheer number of PXP and Stat grinds with cards I have no desire to grind with and I would probably quit the game in April or May.

Yes, the Dodgers are basically the new Yankees when it comes to the spending habits. It is why I will root against them almost always.

I'll root for the Cardinals first and then, if they are out, usually just pick the underdog teams to topple the big spenders.

Since I don't see these numbers changing much going forward and because I was kind of bored last night I compiled the number of overall cards released for each team and the number of those cards that are 99 overalls.

I then fed it into ChatGpt to have it come up with a graph and some analysis

1. General Observations

Total Cards:

• The range of total cards spans from 33 (Kansas City Royals) to 95 (New York Yankees).
• The Yankees have a significant lead with 95 cards, while most other teams are clustered in the range of 40–60 cards.
• The bottom five teams (Kansas City Royals, Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians, Oakland Athletics) have totals close to or below 40 cards, showing a significant disparity in representation.

99 Overall Cards (Top Tier Cards):

• The range of 99 Overall Cards goes from 10 (Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, Washington Nationals, Toronto Blue Jays) to 37 (New York Yankees).
• Only a handful of teams have 20+ 99 Overall Cards, including the Yankees, Dodgers, Braves, and Padres, which points to the prominence of these teams in the game.

Percentage of Total Cards that are 99 Overall Cards:

• This highlights the focus on elite representation. The Yankees stand out again with 38.95% of their cards being 99 overall, followed by the Dodgers (42.67%) and Braves (36.2%).
• Teams like the Mariners (25%) and Nationals (25.6%) have fewer top-tier cards relative to their already small total.

2. Notable Trends

Large Market Teams Dominate:

• Teams like the Yankees, Dodgers, Braves, and Cubs have high total card counts and high 99 Overall Card counts, reflecting their historical prominence, fan base size, and star player rosters.
• Small market teams like the Royals, Marlins, and Athletics are underrepresented, with both low total cards and fewer 99 overall cards.

Elite Teams’ Representation:

• The Yankees are the clear leaders, with the highest number of total cards (95) and most 99 overall cards (37), solidifying their presence as a team historically associated with stars and fan demand.
• The Dodgers are close behind, with 75 total cards and 32 of them as 99 overall, reinforcing their position as one of the most talent-packed teams.

Even Representation in the Mid-Tier:

• Teams like the Cardinals, Red Sox, and Phillies fall in the mid-range of both total and 99 overall cards, reflecting balanced but less flashy representation.

3. Insights on Card Ratios

High Ratios of 99 Overall Cards to Total Cards (40%+):

• Dodgers and Braves stand out, indicating that these teams' cards prioritize elite-tier players.

Low Ratios of 99 Overall Cards to Total Cards (20% or less):

• Teams like the Mariners, Nationals, and Angels have a high proportion of cards below 99 overall, which could indicate either fewer historically dominant players or a lack of emphasis on these teams in the game.

4. Disparities and Outliers

Yankees' Dominance:

• The Yankees are an outlier with almost 50% more total cards than most teams. Their high 99 card count reflects their historical and current star power.

Low Representation of Some Teams:

• The Kansas City Royals, Marlins, and Nationals have fewer than 40 cards each, raising questions about their importance in the game’s meta.

5. Conclusions

Large Market and Historically Successful Teams Benefit:

• Teams like the Yankees, Dodgers, and Braves clearly dominate in both quantity and quality of cards. This reflects their real-world success, fan engagement, and the game’s marketing focus.

Smaller Market Teams Struggle:

• Teams like the Royals and Athletics, which have historically fewer notable players, are underrepresented, suggesting a lack of attention in the game.

Disparities Reflect Real-World Popularity and Success:

• The numbers closely align with teams’ historical significance, popularity, and competitive strength. This suggests the game emphasizes teams and players that resonate with the larger fan base.

Balance in the Mid-Tier:

• Teams like the Phillies, Red Sox, and Cardinals strike a balance, with enough total and elite cards to appeal to their fanbases without overshadowing the major teams.

Suggestions for Players or Developers

For Players:

• Focus on large market teams like the Yankees and Dodgers for top-tier cards.
• Mid-tier teams (e.g., Cardinals, Phillies) also provide a decent mix of total and elite cards.

For Developers:

• Consider boosting representation for underrepresented teams like the Royals and Nationals to encourage diversity in gameplay and team-building strategies.

I'm all for Maris if we can dump some of the marginal yankees legends that they always include.

@beatlesnews_PSN said in Answer Just for your Favorite Team - One biggest disappointment in content:

Giants - No Barry Bonds, Tim Lincecum, Jeff Kent, Matt Williams, Candy Maldonado ... I could go on and on.

Well, it was never my intention in this topic to make it about who isn't in the game. We could, and have, played that game already before this year.

I also said one disappointment and people are now listing many.

@RippedBuffalo05_PSN said in Answer Just for your Favorite Team - One biggest disappointment in content:

As a Padres fan, Machado's best card being a 93 and a stupid incognito set isn't great

My thinking? It may be a Finest introduced later.

Lets see how this goes now that the majority of cards have been released. Limiting yourself to just the team you normally root for what was your biggest disappointment. I am not looking for somebody only got a 98 instead of a 99. Looking for things that were truly in your opinion overlooked

I'll start with the Cardinals. We got a decent set of cards this year, even if many in S1 and S2 cards were buried in packs. But my biggest disappointment....

• Matt Holiday never getting a Cardinal Card above an 84 overall core card that was in the game since Day 1.

@dbub_PSN said in Still no '22 MVP Goldschmidt???:

Cards got an extra Finest so don't complain. My Sox got shafted again.

Of course your two guys are Sonny Gray and Arenado. Not great. I do admit.

You can ask a question without complaining about something else.

I truly have wondered before why so many MVPs never get actual MVP cards. Yes, Goldschmidt is the one that made me first think about it but I discovered it is more than just him who has never gotten one.

As I said, there are only two MVPs every season so you would think it would be a given that they would get an MVP card the next year but that is not the case. It is not just MVPs as Cy Young Winners rarely get a Cy Young card the following year.

I am kind of baffled too. You only have two MVPs a year. Why not start giving them cards for that honor. Goldschmidt is not the only MVP who has never actually received an MVP card.

@jaychvz_XBL said in Now or Later Packs:

Are you supposed to save the packs for 25 or can you open it now and also on 25 ? I'm confused

They said you would get the packs automatically in 25 as long as you were using the same account that opened these packs.

I actually would not expect them to offer the collection rewards in any other manner. It would defeat the purpose of collections.

Believe it or not some people just use players that they like or players from their favorite teams. Not everyone is a hardcore online player who has to run out a meta lineup for everything.

If you're only worried about running out a meta team then yeah, they probably are not very desirable.

@samguenther1987_PSN said in That's it?:

Regulars will have that done in a month.

Also no new programs?

Well, a month from now is Christmas week. How much content do they normally release after Christmas. I honestly don't know because I am usually done by then.

Plus they posted this on the Now or Later packs infor

HOW DO I EARN NOW & LATER PACKS?
Starting today, Now & Later Packs can be earned throughout Diamond Dynasty modes including in the Ranked Program and the Season 4 XP Reward Path. Earn up to 12 Now & Later Packs with more to come in future MLB The Show 24 Programs.

So they definitely have some more programs to come.

Not that I plan on buying them but what am I saving my stubs for this late into the cycle?

WHAT ARE NOW & LATER PACKS?
The Now & Later Packs contain items you’ve come to expect from The Show Packs in MLB The Show 24 with the added bonus of allowing you to redeem a FREE The Show Pack “Later” in MLB The Show 25.

HOW DO I EARN NOW & LATER PACKS?
Starting today, Now & Later Packs can be earned throughout Diamond Dynasty modes including in the Ranked Program and the Season 4 XP Reward Path. Earn up to 12 Now & Later Packs with more to come in future MLB The Show 24 Programs.