When a rs game is loading they show both teams records. They show where the game is being played. They show the lineups and starting pitchers. Why not show each teams ratings or show what level the game is played on? Why does this need to be a secret until the end of the game? I know you can sometimes tell by pci size but depending on pitchers batters etc it’s not always obvious. Why not either show each teams ratings or below the stadium name just put hall of fame or legend or all star?

Best one I saw was earlier in the year when there was mission for getting saves with Treinen. Let me get a save with treinen and I’ll quit.

Billy Williams program coming tomorrow. Always liked his swing. Could be a great bench bat at least.

If you hear the horn you know you are playing a complete d bag.

I know many will be disappointed with kemp and Brett but I like these choices. I love kemp’s swing but usually by the time he comes out there are just too many choices in the outfield. I’m assuming this will be the best version of a Kemp card the game has had. Same with Brett. I love his swing and again assume this will be the best we have seen since his monster card in 17. I’ll give Kemp a shot and Brett will definitely play first and third in some rotation with chipper and Ortiz.
A lot of people would have probably been more excited to see Griffey Ruth trout or any of the other monster cards but if you have played the game for a few years you have probably already had hundreds of at bats with these cards. I’m excited to get more usable versions of different cards that normally might get ignored. The only cards that I would prefer more would be the new cards like Aaron or Puckett.

Wow there was somebody who whined all of last year because joe carter didn’t get a signature. Don’t remember whoever it was will be happy.

This could be one of the best TA cards of the bunch. His cards are usually really good and at 99 he should have it all. Will be an elite fielder with a cannon arm, near elite speed, great contact and more than enough power. He was arguably one of the best cards in 17 and to get him free now is pretty nice. If you like his swing he could legitimately be an end game outfielder for any team.

It actually makes sense from a realism standpoint. If a pitcher is set to throw tonight, he is on a schedule where he is throwing on certain days, doing bullpens etc. Plus he throws a good amount pregame tonight. If they get downpours in the second inning and the game is called he is still pretty taxed. Not as much as if he threw 100 pitches but there is almost no way a team is going to run him back out there before his next scheduled start unless it is a stretch run and they have a shot at postseason. That’s basically what is happening here now. We can set our rotation which is better than last years randomness but we can’t throw kluber for 2-3 innings every game now.

Can they give mookies coming ps card a special quirk so that no matter how well you hit a ball to right field it can’t leave the park? However well you hit it he will still find a way rob the homerun. They can just call it the mookie quirk.

This happens constantly to me but I have to wonder if it is just a lag issue. Like what I’m seeing on my screen is different than what is happening or what the other guy is seeing. I also get the animation where the bat barely leaves your shoulder and it’s called a swinging strike.

Would love to see him back. Had a great swing and always played above attributes.

I thought in previous years that Topps now was a weekly thing. Didnt see anything on the schedule for this week. Is it not weekly any more or am I just remembering previous years differently?

I think it's Chipper and he will probably be my wild card that I carry through the seasons. This seems like his best card ever and at p5 would be a solid shortstop.

@aware_ward13_PSN said in hacking on xbox allegations:

@pfcorporate_PSN said in hacking on xbox allegations:

Ive played on Xbox since last Summer and I can confirm the game is not playing on Rookie pitch speeds. My experience is the game definitely plays smoother than it did for me on ps5 so I am able to read pitches better etc but if Im playing on legend the pitch speeds are legend. Not sure if there is a way for me to hack something to make it happen but I can assure everyone the game is not defaulting to anything like this on Xbox.

You’re not understanding what is being said lol

The issue isn’t that regular Xbox users are playing on rookie while others play on legend

The streaming/content creators community found out that there are certain Xbox users(mainly on legend/World Series to layers)

That are cheating using somehack that allows them to experience rookie pitch speeds while playing a legend game and while their opponent is obviously playing on legend

If you read my post you would see that I said I don't know if there is a specific hack that would allow it but Xbox is not defaulting to it. To follow up though I'm pretty confident this is not happening because if it was it would already be out for everyone to see and do. It took about a day for the two way player RTTS glitch to get out all over youtube. Just because some streamers are whining because they are giving up more hits than usual doesnt mean xbox users have found a way to hack the game.

Ive played on Xbox since last Summer and I can confirm the game is not playing on Rookie pitch speeds. My experience is the game definitely plays smoother than it did for me on ps5 so I am able to read pitches better etc but if Im playing on legend the pitch speeds are legend. Not sure if there is a way for me to hack something to make it happen but I can assure everyone the game is not defaulting to anything like this on Xbox.

@rosborn27_PSN said in 25k xp spins predetermined?:

Same thing happened to me this morning. Didn’t get the wheel last night but saw an Around the World Pack appear. Then when I logged into today the wheel immediately came up. Spun it and got the same Around the World Pack I got yesterday. Except I didn’t since I had already opened the pack. Suspect.

I agree. Must have something to do with the programming where they cant get it to be random rewards based on when we press.

I got through one of the 25k xp runs and the option to spin didnt pop up. I had seen a few others comment on this so i figured it is just a bug and got unlucky. A few minutes later I was in my inventory and noticed a double duo pack. I didn't remember having it but just assumed I got it for something along the way and didnt notice. I shut down the game and came back a while later and when I jumped into DD the wheel popped up to spin. I pressed to start and then pressed to stop and landed on the silver and got double duo. Went to my inventory and no double duo. So to recap I got the double duo reward about an hour before I did the wheel. Seems like it wont matter when you press to start and stop you are going to land on whatever is predetermined for you on that spin. I dont really care either way but it just seems like more fun if you could try to time it and get the diamond.

I think this is the best version Ive played. Im actually surprised. I feel like each year has gotten worse since 17 so I wasnt expecting much. The game is really good right now.

@TEXAS10PT_PSN said in SDS please dont make too many changes:

This game is close to 16 & 17 but both of those games had a better hitting engine. 23 is not bad but they need to open up the timing windows some. That would be the "small" change I would ask for.

Seems like a reasonable request. Im not sure I fully agree. If I had any complaint it would be that hitting is a bit easy. I feel like right now if I match up with a good player there is nothing I can do to get them out. Its a slugfest and whoever bats last wins. It could also be that there arent a ton of really good pitchers out yet. What's good about this years slugfest though is its generally good swings. I m not sure if I have seen any off pci balls hit well. Last few years people could miss the ball and still hit rockets.

I've played online since 16 and always thought 16 and 17 were great and then everything went downhill. Right now, I think this is as close in quality to 16 as I've seen. Hitting feels so much better than the past few years and the defensive upgrades make that part of the game more fun. I know there are always people that will find things to complain about but SDS please if you make changes, don't go crazy with them. Right now the game is challenging and fun to play.