MLB The Show 20: Roster Update and New Topps Now Cards Available Now, Details Here

Today, San Diego Studio (SDS) released an extensive content update for MLB The Show 20 Diamond Dynasty. This update includes nearly a dozen new cards (including three Signature Series pitchers), a new player program, a new event, new packs, new moments and more. This is a complete breakdown of all the new content.

Overall, Diamond Dynasty is welcoming 10 new diamond cards. All of these cards are obtainable by either completing 7th Inning Program milestones, playing the new event, 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. Below are some of the major attribute changes.

NOTABLE UPGRADES

• Shane Bieber, Indians SP – 89 to 92
• Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres SS – 85 to 88
• Zack Greinke, Astros SP – 84 to 85
• Whit Merrifield, Royals 2B – 84 to 85
• Aaron Nola, Phillies SP – 84 to 85
• Brandon Lowe, Rays 2B – 78 to 82
• Robinson Cano, Mets 2B – 78 to 81
• Alex Verdugo, Red Sox RF – 78 to 81
• Max Fried, Braves SP – 78 to 80
• Luke Voit, Yankees 1B – 78 to 80
• Jose Iglesias, Orioles SS – 79 to 80

NOTABLE DOWNGRADES

• Javier Baez, Cubs SS – 86 to 85
• Max Muncy, Dodgers 1B – 81 to 79
• Willson Contreras, Cubs C – 81 to 79
• Christian Vazquez, Red Sox C – 80 to 78
• Emilio Pagan, Padres RP – 80 to 78
• Craig Kimbrel, Cubs RP – 80 to 76

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

SIGNATURE EVENT I

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The brand new Signature Event I is open now until August 28. Pee Wee Reese (30 wins) and Madison Bumgarner (45 wins) are this event’s featured card rewards. Games in this event are three innings and on all-star difficulty. The ratings for Reese and Bumgarner are below. 

HEADLINERS SET 45 PACK

Additionally, you can now purchase Headliner Set 45 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  96 overall Signature Series John Smoltz. 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:

• 98 overall Bo Bichette, Blue Jays SS
• 96 overall Yordan Alvarez, Astros LF
• 95 overall Clint Frazier, Yankees RF
• 95 overall Travis Shaw, Blue Jays 3B
• 94 overall Austin Hays, Orioles CF
• 93 overall Thomas Nido, Mets C

JON LESTER PLAYER PROGRAM

A quick way to earn points in the 7th Inning Program is by completing the new Jon Lester player program. Completing the program and collecting this card will earn you 20 points in the 7th Inning Program. Here is a look at the card art and attributes for Lester.

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 7th 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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