San Diego Studio (SDS) released the first large content update for MLB The Show 19 Diamond Dynasty today. This update includes changes to roster attributes, over a dozen new cards, a new program and more. Here’s a complete breakdown.
Today’s roster update features attribute upgrades and downgrades, as well as team changes as a result of recent trades or signings. Below are some of the major attribute changes.
NOTABLE UPGRADES
- Christian Yelich, Brewers OF – 86 to 88
- Josh Hader, Brewers CP – 85 to 87
- Blake Snell, Rays SP – 83 to 85
- Cody Bellinger, Dodgers 1B – 82 to 84
- Jose Berrios, Twins SP – 79 to 81
- Ryan Pressly, Astros RP – 78 to 80
- Elvis Andrus, Rangers SS – 78 to 80
- Willson Contreras, Cubs C – 78 to 80
- Luis Castillo, Reds SP – 78 to 80
- D.J. LeMahieu, Yankees 2B – 78 to 80
- Jose Alvarado, Rays CP – 78 to 80
NOTABLE DOWNGRADES
- Chris Sale, Red Sox SP – 90 to 89
- Jose Ramirez, Indians 3B – 88 to 87
- Corey Kluber, Indians SP – 88 to 86
- Andrew Miller, Cardinals RP – 87 to 85
- Andrelton Simmons, Angels SS – 85 to 84
- Chad Green, Yankees RP – 83 to 81
- Buster Posey, Giants C – 82 to 81
- Charlie Blackmon, Rockies RF – 82 to 80
- Yasiel Puig, Reds RF – 81 to 80
- Yu Darvish, Cubs SP – 81 to 79
- Jose Abreu, White Sox 1B – 81 to 79
- Miles Mikolas, Cardinals SP – 80 to 78
You can find all of this week’s changes here.
Next, a the 2nd Inning Program is now open. Earn 300 points in the program to select one of the following exclusive players from a choice pack: 92 Miguel Cabrera, 94 Vladimir Guerrero and 98 Madison Bumgarner. Below is a look at all three players’ attributes.
Overall, Diamond Dynasty is welcoming 15 new legends and flashback cards today. All of these cards are obtainable by either completing 2nd Inning Program milestones, opening packs or buying them from the marketplace. The nine below are from the 2nd Inning Program.
- Francisco Liriano, Diamond 87 OVR, Rookie Flashback, Twins SP
- Ken Giles, Diamond 86 OVR, Rookie Flashback, Phillies RP
- AJ Pollock, Diamond 86 OVR, All-Star Flashback, Diamondbacks CF
- Ryan Zimmerman, Diamond 85 OVR, All-Star Flashback, Nationals 3B
- Steve Garvey, Gold 84 OVR, Hardware Flashback, Dodgers 1B
- Alex Colome, Gold 83 OVR, All-Star Flashback, Rays CP
- Homer Bailey, Gold 83 OVR, Breakout Flashback, Reds SP
- Brandon Crawford, Gold 82 OVR, All-Star Flashback, Giants SS
- Billy Williams, Gold 82 OVR, Hardware Legend, Cubs LF
Additionally, Headliners Set 4 packs are in the marketplace, featuring two new diamonds. Signature Series Bill Mazeroski and Hardware Flashback Jake Arrieta, both 93 overall, are the featured players. Below are their attributes.
Lastly, SDS has released a news schedule for upcoming content drops, live streams by the developers, new events and seasons plus much more. Below is a look at the current schedule.
You can read more about all of the new content here.
What do you think of today’s roster update? Are you already grinding the 2nd Inning Program? 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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