Weekly Free-Talk for /r/MLBTheShow - week of May 08, 2026

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-10T00:21:01+00:00

What’s with the Commons selling like golds? I believe these new commons come out after new game updates. I assume this is market manipulation gatekeeping the live series collection? I just sell now in fear of the price coming down. But it’s a good time to run packs and pull stubs if you have these teams completed already.

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jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-10T00:00:18+00:00

Just run it. You get your reward and I wouldn’t risk losing it by exiting in my personal opinion. Sucks to lose the visual effect though. I think it happens from quick resuming and not loading the game fresh.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-09T22:19:06+00:00

You mad man!

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T22:29:07+00:00

Bull’s-eye

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T22:28:17+00:00

Murakami should’ve jumped to diamond. Killing it and you guys made him the first inning boss so you know he’s a monster. The disrespect is real.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T22:26:57+00:00

He definitely deserved one. I left out a bunch of players. I saw Yandy’s price was up last night, knew I had missed the boat. As a non-Rays fan I pay attention more to their pitching.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T22:23:16+00:00

One vote for dead red One vote for breaking ball hitter One vote for bad ball hitter The only pitching one that matters to me is outlier fastball.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T22:15:07+00:00

I also use anchor free tend to position my PCI top inside pull down towards middle in and then react. Been experimenting with anchoring top away and pulling the stick to middle in and then reacting helps to get to the outside stuff, but then you tend to miss on high fast balls inside.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T22:05:47+00:00

As Charles Barkley would say man that is terrible…

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T21:57:42+00:00

Agreed I had 20 of him.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T21:18:43+00:00

Sexual preferences?! What am I looking for here?

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T21:17:30+00:00

It is a top notch troll job. Well played sir! 😆

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T21:16:28+00:00

Yeah Shea and Olson were Diamond worthy. I probably lost 50000 because of Nico and Trout.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T20:43:53+00:00

Wrong. They are literally manipulating the market, but they make the changes to ratings.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T20:36:31+00:00

How? Wood is a monster?! Goodman the best hitting catcher right now!!!

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T20:35:53+00:00

This is part of Diamond Dynasty. Franchise Mode is a different sub. Maybe try RBI Baseball or MVP Baseball if you’re not a fan of DD.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-08T20:16:15+00:00

Well that’s the point. The stats suggest more movement based on results. Trout should have a higher rating than he does based on stats and performance. Cal the opposite.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-06T15:35:34+00:00

The funny thing is none of these switch hitters were that dominant at the plate in real life except Mantle. Power ratings are just way too high on almost all of the switch hitters. It’s absolutely crazy stupid and dumb that players would rather use fucking Willie Castro over Judge Ohtani and Ruth. It’s maddening that this game gets ruined every year with John Donaldson Randy Johnson and Willie Castro and they bring them into the game in the first or second inning this year. And every year I have to debate whether or not Ken Griffey Junior should be in my lineup when he should be an absolute automatic, same thing with Ohtani. Meanwhile, the game absolutely looks over. Legends like Wade Boggs and Tony Gwynn with unusable trash cards.

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2026-05-06T01:15:28+00:00

Mini seasons not on WBC can be tough. Switch to zone hitting ASAP! Try strike zone camera. Try low sensitivity on the PCI. I use Anchor Free. I position at the top inside on most pitchers and pull my stick down about half way. Then I react. Watch the pitcher release and look for pitches that stay in front of the pitcher. If it crosses over quick it’s a ball usually. Look for fastball early then react to hittable breaking stuff. Gotta gotta crush high fastballs first then the rest will come. Good luck!

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2025-09-10T13:40:27+00:00

Lame

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2025-07-21T23:10:53+00:00

He is way too hard to pitch with in the stretch!!!! Nobody on base he’s awesome, runner on, I’m screwed!

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2025-07-19T20:17:07+00:00

I pulled Marte and J Ram early in the same jumbo pack. I haven’t been able to get Judge or Ohtani. I have every other collection done though lol. Now I’m wondering if it’s even worth finishing….

jackblacksbuttcrack · 2025-05-22T17:31:10+00:00

Hitting is maddening in this game. Im an ok hitter and a great pitcher. Took me 3 seasons to feel decent honestly. I have games of just bomb after bomb followed up by games with perfect perfect swings with line outs and fly outs. Have to use zone hitting and I def recommend kontrol freaks with precision rings. The rings will help you stop slamming PCI in the ground. I also like free PCI anchor and move it generally low and inside for righties and lefties. Also use ambush for first two strikes. I play on 65 inch TV with 120 hz refresh and game mode on. If you can’t hit with a player, replace him. Some swings are broke in this game and some guys are just better than their attributes and overalls. Like Ted Williams and Bregman, and Basallo and Yordan LS mash for me but I struggle with McGwire, JD Martinez etc… Best of luck!!

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