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@YOSHI24_XBL

Fair points, honestly forgot about moonshot Buxton because while I have him, never really used that card. Suarez would probably be next on the list, but he’s another one with a decent card already out (flashback in Santana collection). Greene and Adell could be an intriguing options.

I’d bank on Marte over Acuna. Acuna will get an AS or HRD in a couple weeks, which would immediately make the lightening insignificant.

There are a couple of players that I feel are in the mix - Suarez, Marte, Raleigh, Greene, Adell, and Buxton all can be argued for at this point. Top players like Judge, Ohtani, Acuna usually don’t get lightening cards because they’ve either already had a decent version of them in the game or one is coming fairly soon.

If I were a betting man, I’d wager on Marte or Buxton.

@sbchamps17_NSW

I’m sure you were doing this, but just in case. When using directional on these moments, make sure you put your stick so it’s trying to pull the ball up and toward left field. If you just leave it, you’ll get a lot of groundouts or pop-ups. It’s not a magical fix and sometimes doesn’t work, but I’ve found when I just can’t get the HR with zone, switching to directional sometimes works out better, not always, but sometimes.

@DatMansASith_PSN

It’s a little more nuanced than just they’re a part of MLBPA. You are correct in a general statement, but the minor league players have a separate collective bargaining agreement from the major league players. This was a HUUUGE win for minor league players and was long overdue.

I was saying the same thing today, I guess they’ve just given up on Conquest and replaced it with DQ. I love playing conquest and I’m sure I’m not in the majority, the 3 map is better than nothing, but after doing it a dozen times, it gets too boring. I thought for sure we’d see one today since they skipped the new inning. Maybe this weekend we get one, but not holding my breath.

What kind of crack are they selling up in NY now? Alonso was lucky to get bumped up to diamond in the first major update, he was dreadful the last two years. Cried until he got his way and stole the AS spot away from Lindor and then choked in the HRD. He’s right where he should be, teetering between diamond and gold.

None, unless you get lucky and pull them in a pack you earn

@Bicarbonate_Fury_MLBTS

I don’t think a life preserver is saving the Phillies, they need the full on coast guard and navy to show up

@x814xmafia_mlbts said in Johnny Damon Program:

@ericulous1_psn said in Johnny Damon Program:

@x814xmafia_mlbts said in Johnny Damon Program:

Playing this and is there any part reasoning, other than crappy quality control, that the Moment where you have to hit 2XBHs with one if them being a homerun (The Comeback is Complete) starts off with Damon, who is batting leadoff, up to bat in the TOP if the 2nd Inning?

Doesn't anyone at SDS test these before they release them?

Haha, what's the score? I seem to remember him having multiple at bats in the first 2 innings in game 7 against the Yankees in 2004 and they won 10-3 (completing the comeback so to speak).

Edit: I looked it up, Johnny Damon hit a grand slam in the 2nd inning and a 2 run bomb in the 4th. In that at bat is anyone on base and is there any score or did they just botch those details in a lazy move?

2-0. But the bases are loaded. Kicker is the announcer says he's the only person to strike out so far; even though this is my first AB with him.

What makes it even worse is Tallion ends up hitting him on the second pitch of the AB. Then during the next AB, some scrub with 20 speed is on 1st and he gets caught taking a lead.

The third AB I crank a homerun with him and I figure I have at least one more AB to get the other XBH.

NOPE! End of game.

I'm just tired of failing Moments due to shoddy programming.

It would be different if I failed because I hit into outs.

I’m almost positive it tells you in the description that you are starting in the 2nd inning to try and repeat his grand slam in that game. Not on my console right now, but I’m like 99% this is the moment.

Edit: I’m correct, it says right in the description “Playing with Damon in the 2nd Inning...”. Perhaps read a little more before you jump on the forum to make your hourly complaint. Then again, you’re supposedly taking a break since you’re “burned out.” Playing two accounts will tend to do that.

I invested 156k in silvers and profited 533k. There’s loads of margin in silvers if you take some time.

This card being “free” is a huge win for the community. He’s absolutely one of the best cards in this game. Really can’t complain about fake attributes anymore, especially fielding. Hell, the gave Schwarber diamond defense.

Can’t really compare BR to Ranked. Keep in mind, BR is a 3 inning game and it’s supposed to be a mock of the last 3 innings of a game. In BR, most SP are tired after 20-25 pitches, Ranked they can go 100+ before tiring. Also, all players with any kind of clutch rating or quirk that activates at the end of the game, are in play from the start for BR.

I’m biased, but for real, JT ASG is the single best catcher in the game. I know loads of people use Schwarber, but he can’t throw anyone out either. JT hits both sides really well, and his reverse stats play extremely well when opponents try to play matchup games with him.

@savefarris_psn said in A Plea to Topps Now (and eventually SDS):

Perfect through 6 with a double.

Let's go, Topps.

Loved the first AB, three straight fastballs 95+. Just LOVED it!!

@fishman0043_psn said in Feedback - Inventory:

Yeah you can. It's under ownership in the filters

While it’s great you can filter inventory with Dupes, when in the Marketplace tab, there’s no where that shows quantity owned like on the website. It’s not until you tap to place a Buy/Sell order do you see how many you own. Would be a huge benefit to have the quantity show on the main page like on the website.

@dap1234567890 said in Kendall Graveman:

Well, when TA1 came out, Gravey was pitching for the M's!!! Gravey was traded to the Trashtros on 27 July 2021.

One of the oddest trades I’ve seen in a very long time, especially with Seattle then turning around and trading for Castillo.

@whitejw98_psn said in The best possible team right now in my opinion - Redux:

At OF I'm surprised to not see TA3 Judge mentioned anywhere. Maybe it's just me, but I've been absolutely crushing it with that card.

One thing I learned a few years ago, and you’ll notice almost all of the best players in this game follow, is consistent strike zones. While Judge may be great, his SZ is huge and it’s noticeable when in the lineup, same thing is true with players like Rollins and Morgan, their SZ is small, and again, becomes a hinderance when in a groove. My lineup tends to have a very consistent SZ, you don’t have to adjust and chase after pitches that would be [censored] against others in your lineup, or swing at [censored] that would be strikes. Hope this makes sense, but it’s really all about preference, and I, like most, prefer a consistent SZ.

@raesone_psn said in The best possible team right now in my opinion - Redux:

@savagesteve74 said in The best possible team right now in my opinion - Redux:

Re: The best possible team right now in my opinion

@raesONE_PSN I’m making a big request from you here. Was looking back at your synopsis about a month ago of what you felt was the best lineup at the time. Wondering if you’d care to provide an update? I know it’s random and a big ask, but I’ve found that your style is fairly similar to mine with regards to player types and who you prefer. Completely understand if you don’t feel up to it or have other topics you’d rather focus on, but would really appreciate your insight.

Mainly, I’m wondering what players you may have moved on from and whether some of the newer cards have replaced some older ones. For example, like you, I had been using Trout, Dominguez, and Acuna in OF. But with the new additions, I’ve dropped Dominguez and added Harper, moved Trout back to CF and Acuna over to LF. I’m 50/50 on Acuna and while Trout is still a “god,” unless he comes back soon or his 99 is released, I’m feeling like better options are available.

As for infield, it’s getting rather crowded, Schmidt, Story, Jackie, Chipper, and Ortiz/Olsen are all making cases to stay in the lineup and I’m having a difficult time deciding best way to use them all.

Sorry, long winded question/opinion, but I really enjoyed your insight last month and would love your perspective - along with other opinions, but as I said earlier, I feel like my style of play is similar to yours. Plus, it’s always fun to get a debate going on who prefers what, because there really isn’t a wrong answer. If not, oh well, I’ll figure it out and no hard feelings.

Yeah of course man no probleem. It has gotten a bit harder because of all the good cards we have now. I also left out the CAP because I feel like if anyone want to use a CAP, you can pretty much plug him in anywhere.

Catcher - 98 JT Realmuto / 99 Piazza (not sure yet about this one, too soon since Piazza just dropped but I'm leaning towards Realmuto. He makes the run game non-existent and plays well above his offensive attributes with a great swing. Piazza will get some more time but he needs to really wow me for me to replace Realmuto).
First Base - 99 Vlad Guerrero Jr (one of the best pure hitters with amazing splits and gold defense at P5. Probably won't leave my lineup all year).
Second Base - 99 Mookie Betts (I still struggle a bit with him but it's turning around. Overall he is most definitely the best card from an attribute perspective and I prefer him at 2B because I want to have diamond defense on the middle infield).
Third Base - 99 Chipper Jones (this hasn't changed nor won't change, Chipper is my best hitter every year).
Shortstop - Okay this is a tough one. There are now 3 top options in Lindor, Wander and Awards Story. They all have pros and cons. I think Lindor and Wander are very similar and Wander actually has more things in his favor. He hits righties better, has more speed and a better arm (so more range). But I always rake with Lindor cards, so he is fantastic too. And there is Awards Story who most people have moved on from. I'm not most people though, I love that card and he is by far the best defensive shortstop in the game with also one of the best swings in the game. So he still gets my vote for now but I would be fine with using all 3 of these guys.
Left Field - LS Mike Trout (again, it's Mike Trout. Doesn't matter where he plays as long as he's out there).
Center Field - 98 Trea Turner (I can't take this guy out of the lineup because he is just that good. I hide him in CF despite I usually only want diamond defense in CF. But his speed somehow makes up for it and he's been surprisingly efficient out there, so he'll stay until the big CF cards drop).
Right Field - 99 Ronald Acuña Jr (this has been one my best hitters and I can't see me taking him out anytime soon, even when the big cards drop. His swing and active quirks just translate so well, that I feel like everything he touches gets insane exit velocities. His speed and cannon make him a perfect right fielder. I really enjoy this card more than any other card).

Note that my lineup doesn't include any lefties. That's not intentional, that's just the way it is right now. There are however guys who have the reverse splits, like Trout, Vladdy Jr, Realmuto and even Trea Turner. That makes a lineup just as balanced and I hit way better righty/righty than I hit lefty/lefty. So this coincidence actually benefits me.

Bench:
POTM Schwarber
99 David Ortiz
AS Nicholas Castellanos
AS Salvador Perez
99 Jackie Robinson

Edit: I hadn't seen the new 99 Tim Anderson yet, thanks to @samguenther1987 for pointing that out. He's definitely in the mix for best shortstop, especially at P5 and the fact that he does have his live series quirks like fastball hitter. He will be my new shortstop moving forward and then I'll see where I go from there.

Really appreciate it, you mentioned some players that I haven’t really even tried or thought about, so I’ll have to give them a whirl to see how they play. Again, really appreciate this.

Re: The best possible team right now in my opinion

@raesONE_PSN I’m making a big request from you here. Was looking back at your synopsis about a month ago of what you felt was the best lineup at the time. Wondering if you’d care to provide an update? I know it’s random and a big ask, but I’ve found that your style is fairly similar to mine with regards to player types and who you prefer. Completely understand if you don’t feel up to it or have other topics you’d rather focus on, but would really appreciate your insight.

Mainly, I’m wondering what players you may have moved on from and whether some of the newer cards have replaced some older ones. For example, like you, I had been using Trout, Dominguez, and Acuna in OF. But with the new additions, I’ve dropped Dominguez and added Harper, moved Trout back to CF and Acuna over to LF. I’m 50/50 on Acuna and while Trout is still a “god,” unless he comes back soon or his 99 is released, I’m feeling like better options are available.

As for infield, it’s getting rather crowded, Schmidt, Story, Jackie, Chipper, and Ortiz/Olsen are all making cases to stay in the lineup and I’m having a difficult time deciding best way to use them all.

Sorry, long winded question/opinion, but I really enjoyed your insight last month and would love your perspective - along with other opinions, but as I said earlier, I feel like my style of play is similar to yours. Plus, it’s always fun to get a debate going on who prefers what, because there really isn’t a wrong answer. If not, oh well, I’ll figure it out and no hard feelings.

@doihearbossmusic said in Instead of Showdowns that most hate, how about...:

Taking stat grinding missions a bit further. Now we only get a few dailies and monthly program stats. Those are very few however. Why not have more stat grinding missions that make you focus on utilizing golds, silvers, bronzes...and even a more fun challenge, common stat grinding.

For example, hit 30 XBH with commons or bronzes, or 30 HRs with silvers. The point of this is not just to have creative ways to create productive teams out of lesser cards, but to also make these cards relevant all season. I have a main team created, but I also have a 'grind' team with interchangable players and pitchers for dailies and similar missions.

SDS you did good with most of the FOD program and touched on this with having to get XBHs with Yankees, White Sox, Awards and Milestones...

MORE OF THIS...and less (edit NO showdowns)

This is what Moments replaced. Back in 18 and prior, most programs included stat missions with certain players or type of player cards. In 18, they went way over board with it and we had just insane amounts of stat grinds, I mean crazy insane, ie 1,000 Saves with closers, 5,000 IP with SP, 500 Hits, 250 Doubles (not XBH, you had to get just a double). Then there were some where you had to get insane stats with specific players in a single game, ie 3 hits, 2 doubles in a single game.

It turned a lot of people off, like me. We quit playing half way through the year because it was just too much of a grind and took away from playing the game how you wanted. You would play vs CPU on rookie over and over and over and over and over and over...you get the point.

So in response to that negative feedback, SDS created Moments. I personally would take these moments over those crazy stat grinds. However, I do think they’ve swung too far the other way. There’s a balance somewhere out there where they should be able to do stats instead of constant moments, just not the crazy amounts like 18.