How to Find Good Players to Buy
If you're not sure who to buy, start by MLB The Show 25 Stubs evaluating what your team needs most:
Hitting Needs:
Lacking power? Look for hitters with 85+ power vs. RHP/LHP.
Need contact hitters? Filter by Contact and Plate Vision.
Want a switch hitter? Look for cards like Cedric Mullins or Ketel Marte.
Pitching Needs:
Starter vs. reliever? Consider stamina and pitch mix.
Meta arms typically have sinker, cutter, slider combinations.
Check quirks like “Outlier” for velocity boosts.
Defensive Upgrades:
Upgrade weak defenders to solid gold-glove players.
Use filters to sort by Fielding and Reaction ratings.
Once you’ve found the players that fit, compare their Buy Now and Sell Now prices. You can often place a lower-priced Buy Order and save 5–10% or more.
When It's Okay to Buy Packs
There are a few limited situations where packs might be worth opening:
Free Packs: Always open these—you’re not spending stubs.
Flash Sales: Occasionally, The Show offers discounted or boosted-odds packs.
Special Packs: “Chase” or “Choice” packs sometimes guarantee a Diamond or offer a pick from multiple high-rated players.
Program Rewards: Some packs are earned as rewards in Programs—these are worth opening because they cost nothing and often contain guaranteed upgrades.
Even then, packs are best treated as buy MLB The Show 25 Stubs bonus content, not a core strategy for team building.
