Today, San Diego Studio (SDS) released a loaded content update for MLB The Show 20 Diamond Dynasty. This update includes nearly a dozen new cards (including three 99 overalls), the new 9th Inning program, two new player programs, a new event and more. This is a complete breakdown of all the new content.
The 9th Inning Program is now open. Earn 300 points in the program to select one of the following players from a choice pack: 99 Honus Wagner, 99 Kenley Jansen and 99 Jimmie Foxx. Below is a look at all three players’ attributes and card art.
Additional notable rewards in the 9th Inning Program are as follows:
100 Program Stars – Headliners pack, Set 50
140 Program Stars – Ballin’ Is A Habit pack (guaranteed gold or better player)
150 Program Stars – Diamond legend choice pack
200 Program Stars – 10 The Show packs
220 Program Stars – 2 Ballin’ Is A Habit packs (guaranteed gold or better player)
300 Program Stars – 9th Inning Program boss choice pack
400 Program Stars – 10 The Show packs
450 Program Stars – 10 The Show packs
500 Program Stars – 5 Ballin’ Is A Habit packs (guaranteed gold or better player)
550 Program Stars – 5 Ballin’ Is A Habit packs (guaranteed gold or better player)
650 Program Stars – Ducks on the Pond pack
700 Program Stars – Ducks on the Pond pack
800 Program Stars – Ducks on the Pond pack
850 Program Stars – Ducks on the Pond pack
900 Program Stars – Beach Ball pack
9TH INNING SHOWDOWN & CONQUEST MAP
The 9th 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.
NEW POSTSEASON EVENT
Additionally, the first of four Postseason events is now open. The Wild Card Event features lineups constructed from only the 16 playoff teams in the MLB. Games are six innings and are played at Dodger Stadium. You can earn these exciting rewards by racking up wins in the four Postseason events: 99 Postseason Series Stephen Strasburg (30 wins), 99 Signature Series Will Clark (40 wins) and 99 Signature Series Rich Gossage (50 wins).Â
NEW PLAYER PROGRAMS
A quick way to earn points in the 9th Inning Program is by completing the new Hunter Pence and Jim Edmonds player programs. Completing the programs and collecting each card will earn you a total of 45 points in the 9th Inning Program. Here is a look at the card art for Pence and Edmonds.
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 9th 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.
Frye is a multimedia journalist for SGO and several other news outlets. He also writes about both professional and fantasy sports. Frye earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Penn State University in 2016. Frye has been working in journalism for over 10 years, and is a lifelong, diehard fan of teams that you definitely don't like.
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