SIE San Diego Studio released another huge content update for MLB The Show 18 Diamond Dynasty. This update includes the 2018 Finest program reveal, over 15 new cards, a new event, a new pack and more. Here’s a complete breakdown.
MLB The Show 18 Content Update
Here are the 17 players released as part 2018’s Finest:
2018 FINEST PROGRAM PLAYERS
- Mookie Betts, 98 OVR Red Sox RF
- Jacob deGrom, 98 OVR Mets SP
- Christian Yelich, 98 OVR Brewers LF
- Edwin Diaz, 98 OVR Mariners CP
- Max Scherzer, 97 OVR Nationals SP
- J.D. Martinez, 97 OVR Red Sox LF
- Francisco Lindor, 97 OVR Indians SS
- Jose Ramirez, 97 OVR Indians 3B
- Blake Treinen, 96 OVR Atheltics CP
- Blake Snell, 96 OVR Rays SP
- Javier Baez, 96 OVR Cubs 2B
- Josh Hader, 95 OVR Brewers RP (Program reward)
- Trevor Bauer, 93 OVR Indians SP
- Lorenzo Cain, 93 OVR Brewers CF
- Freddie Freeman, 93 OVR Braves 1B
- J.T. Realmuto, 92 OVR Marlins C
- Aaron Nola, 92 OVR Phillies SP
SIE San Diego really outdid themselves this year. All 17 cards will play well online and all of them are obtainable. Yes, with 16 of the players in the open market, some will be extremely pricey. However, collecting just 3 of the above Finest cards will get you 95 overall Finest Josh Hader. This relief pitcher is the only reliever or closer on the game with 125 H/9 and K/9 ratings. Below is a full look at Hader’s ratings.
Finest packs are available now in the marketplace. Each pack is 30,000 stubs and there is no purchasing limit. Each pack contains 4 players and guarantees a gold or better, with a chance of pulling a Finest card. One free pack is available now right now!
Next, the World Series event is now open. Details are below.
Lastly, you can now earn triple (3x) stubs by playing The Show. This limited time promotion ends on November 2 at noon PST.
You can read more about all of the new content here.
What do you think of the 2018 Finest program? Are you excited for the new event? Which of the new cards do you need on your team right away? Let us know in the comment section below and don’t forget to subscribe to SGO.
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