MLB The Show 20: 8th Inning Program and Roster Update Out Now, Details Here

Today, San Diego Studio (SDS) released an immense content update for MLB The Show 20 Diamond Dynasty. This update includes over a dozen new cards (including 99 overall Clayton Kershaw), the new 8th Inning program, a new player program, new moments and more. This is a complete breakdown of all the new content.

8TH INNING PROGRAM

The 8th Inning Program is now open. Earn 300 points in the program to select one of the following players from a choice pack: 99 Clayton Kershaw, 99 Ivan Rodriguez and 99 Ty Cobb. Below is a look at all three players’ attributes and card art.

• 100 Program Stars – Headliners pack, Set 48
• 150 Program Stars – Diamond legend choice pack
• 200 Program Stars – Ballin’ Is A Habit pack (guaranteed gold or better player)
• 220 Program Stars – 2 Headliners packs
• 280 Program Stars – 5 The Show packs
• 300 Program Stars – 8th Inning Program boss choice pack
• 400 Program Stars – 2 Ballin’ Is A Habit packs (guaranteed gold or better player)
• 450 Program Stars – 10 The Show packs
• 500 Program Stars – 3 Ballin’ Is A Habit packs (guaranteed gold or better player)
• 550 Program Stars – 20 The Show packs
• 600 Program Stars – 5 Ballin’ Is A Habit packs (guaranteed gold or better player)
• 650 Program Stars – 20 The Show packs
• 700 Program Stars – Ducks on the Pond pack
• 800 Program Stars – Ducks on the Pond pack
• 850 Program Stars – 5 Ballin’ Is A Habit packs (guaranteed gold or better player)
• 900 Program Stars – Beach Ball pack

Overall, Diamond Dynasty is welcoming 13 new diamond cards. All of these cards are obtainable by either completing 8th Inning Program milestones, completing new moments/programs, opening packs or buying them from the marketplace.

ROSTER UPDATE

Today’s roster update features attribute upgrades and position changes, as well as team changes as a result of recent trades or signings following Monday’s MLB Trade Deadline. Below are some of the major attribute changes.

NOTABLE UPGRADES

• Juan Soto, Nationals LF – 87 to 90
• Shane Bieber, Indians SP – 89 to 90
• Manny Machado, Padres 3B – 85 to 89
• Trea Turner, Nationals SS – 85 to 87
• Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers SP – 85 to 86
• Kenta Maeda, Twins SP – 84 to 86
• Aaron Nola, Phillies SP – 85 to 86
• Starling Marte, Marlins CF – 84 to 85
• Luke Voit, Yankees 1B – 82 to 85
• Jason Heyward, Cubs RF – 79 to 82
• Tyler Glasnow, Rays SP – 78 to 81
• Luis Robert, White Sox CF – 79 to 81
• Teoscar Hernandez, Blue Jays LF – 79 to 81
• Eric Hosmer, Padres 1B – 76 to 81
• Ian Happ, Cubs CF – 77 to 80
• Didi Gregorius, Phillies SS – 79 to 80
• Kevin Kiermaier, Rays CF – 79 to 80

NOTABLE DOWNGRADES

• Gerrit Cole, Yankees SP – 91 to 89
• Christian Yelich, Brewers RF – 89 to 85
• Sonny Gray, Reds SP – 86 to 85
• Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks CF – 86 to 85
• David Peralta, Diamondbacks LF – 81 to 78

SDS will be issuing roster updates every Friday during the MLB regular season. You can find all of this week’s changes here.

8TH INNING SHOWDOWN & DUCK CONQUEST MAP

The 8th Inning Showdown and conquest map are also available. Completing the showdown rewards 70 program stars, and completing the conquest map rewards 30 program stars. Here is a sneak preview of the conquest map.

HEADLINERS SET 49 PACK

Additionally, you can now purchase Headliner Set 49 Packs from the pack store. There is a limit of five per account, and each pack costs 7,500 stubs. The featured card in this set is  99 overall Future Stars Royce Lewis. Here is the card art and attributes.

TOPPS NOW

New Topps Now cards and moments are also available. Complete all six of the past week’s moments to earn a Topps Now choice pack, good for two Topps Now players. Today’s release includes the following Topps Now cards:

• 97 overall Wil Myers, Padres RF

• 96 overall Amed Rosario, Mets SS

• 95 overall Eric Sogard, Brewers 3B

• 95 overall Deivi Garcia, Yankees SP

• 95 overall Donovan Solano, Giants 2B

TORII HUNTER PLAYER PROGRAM

A quick way to earn points in the 8th Inning Program is by completing the new Torii Hunter player program. Completing the program and collecting this card will earn you 20 points in the 8th Inning Program. Here is a look at the card art for Hunter.

Lastly, MLB The Show released a schedule for upcoming content drops, live streams and much more. Here is the full schedule for the upcoming week and beyond.

You can read more about all of the new content here.

What do you think of today’s content update? Are you already grinding the 8th 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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