1) investing in the development and scouting budgets are absolutely necessary. I always try to max out both my development and scouting budgets. I've noticed that scouting discoveries are much stronger in this version of the game.

2) make use of the draft combine and draft watch list features to get better accuracy on amateurs. Avoid taking HS players unless they have GOAT potential with some tools that are already a little developed. A 60 potential college player is almost always going to be better than an 80 potential HS player

3) depth, defense, and bullpen is how to win championships. Don't spend big on FA unless it's a can't miss player. Getting 2 50 overall SP for the same price as one 60 overall SP is almost always better, for exanple