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Share my story with ya. Maybe it’s coincidence, maybe not but I used to only ever play ranked with my God Squad and God Squads is all I was ever matched up against….Well one day I said F this, I want to play with my favorite players, Not who the best are. Ever since I made the switch I tend to get matched up way more often against a similar quality lineup…I’ve seen way more lineup variations since as well.
Bottom line - If you don’t want to play a God Squad, Don’t use a God Squad.
So Steven Kwan isn’t getting a Finest? That really really sucks.
Ahh ok, Definitely not gonna be doing that. Thanks for the help.
Thought I’d try him out but can’t find him…Where am I not looking?
Congratulations Dodgers fans! You guys were clutch af. Hell of a World Series!!
Bless you guys that do the extreme stuff every year. I’ve never even tried anything other than the conquest. I play to chill out, And this would definitely not be it lol
Every game is 0-0 until extra innings. I’m in the 400’s, I’m not even on HOF difficulty.
Some background…I used to be an every month WS player. I’m no longer a WS player & that’s fine…But this is absurd to have this much of a struggle hitting.
The exit velocity issue has been beaten to death. 1/2 the people hate it, 1/2 don’t think it’s real…Just like everything else in this country. Not even worth mentioning anymore.
Yes, It’s a game of streaks. I think everyone experiences them with the exception being the freaks that hit .600 with everyone in their lineup.
I finally threw in the towel on grinding this year. I had finished grinding all the Finest vouchers and thought I was done then they drop yet another TA big grind. I started to grind and just couldn’t even finish a game. I’ve just grinded too much and I’ve burnt myself out. I’m just going to roll with my current god squad and not worry about the grind. The only card I’m waiting on is a 99 Tony Gwynn and he won’t be a big collection reward so I’m good.
I’m totally cool with them dropping more content because there are grinders that are loving it, So good for them. I’m just burnt out personally.
@Victoryphoenix_MLBTS Your post is a reminder that for whatever reason the show year after year neglects 1990’s NL players…Sabo & Rijo as you mentioned, But also isn’t it weird that they have never brought the Pirates outfield into the game? Andy Van Slyke, Bobby Bonilla, Barry Bonds?
@Tylerslikewhoa_XBL I think that’s the case with ALL video games. Anytime you’re sharing a connection with another xbox you’re going to be slightly slower even with a strong internet connection. We hope the lag is minuscule but there’s always going to be some lag.
@auburnRN_MLBTS Whatever EA’s motivation was, Doesn’t really matter. The point is they were able to fix multiple issues that had been problems for years…There’s zero reason that SDS can’t fix The Show the same way.
Guys…I was talking about gameplay, Not MUT’s setup. I don’t play mut.
All the problems & issues posted here on a daily basis can be fixed, I have ZERO doubts. After seeing EA fix multiple huge issues that have plagued the game for years, There is ZERO reasons for SDS to not fix The Show. Madden 26 is the best Madden has been since the PS2 days. I fully expect SDS to follow suit & make The Show great again.
Think I’ll add my story here, Seems like a good thread…I was a whale until about 2 months ago. I had every card in the game. Didn’t bother me one bit to spend. But once I got Ted Williams I went from a borderline WS player all the way down to the 300’s…It was like he tipped some invisible scale on my team that triggered an onslaught of RNG nightmares. I wrote to SDS and gave them all my info and simply told them I was not happy. If I am paying money for a product to upgrade my team then I expect it to actually help my team. I told them to look at my spending year after year - That goes away at this very moment. They wrote back saying they were sorry the game wasn’t performing how I’d like & they’re working on making it a better experience…Basic BS you get. Well I in fact did stop spending money & haven’t spent a dime in 2 months & never will again. Been doing the programs but not worrying about collections or chase cards, ect….Just casually playing when there’s a new program or conquest map, A game or two of ranked and then I play Madden & COD equally with The Show…I also just quit visiting this forum. The combination of all this has actually made my experience playing The Show much better. Not giving a [censored] & just playing ball is the way to go. And going forward this is how I will play all future interations of The Show.
Personally I got shelled everytime I used Clemens. And I also hit him really well. The ball is SO EASY to track out of his release. I think he’s the most overrated card in the game…..However, Alot of players who are better than I am say he’s the best. So basically try him or don’t….I hope this helped 
Not on this list but I freaking LOVED the live series collection 2020 prime Mickey Mantle. Best card I’ve ever used.
@Dinger_Dan19_PSN 100% agree, I feel exactly the same as you. This is the earliest that The Show has ever dropped to my 3rd game I play most often. And after last year, That’s saying something.
The Negro Leagues deserve better. 3 years ago when SDS announced they had partnered with the NL and were going to add those players to the game, I was SO ecstatic. Gibson, Paige, Bell, ect…Were some of the very best to ever do it and were never given their due. I was thrilled they were being added. But what SDS has done is essentially segregate them from the rest of DD. We get an extremely mid version and then nothing until the end of the year when they release 99’s of a few of them. Why are we not getting updated versions the way we have gotten 4 or 5 of some MLB players already? Why don’t the Negro League players have captains assigned to boost them & make them usable online? Heck, 4 months into the game & I can’t even use all the uniforms or stadiums yet because they haven’t been unlocked yet. What are we waiting for? They’re uniforms & stadiums!! Let us use them for F’s sake!!!
Rant over…I’m sure the SDS fanboys will somehow offer a defense of how SDS has handled the Negro Leagues since acquiring them….Absolute Marks.