Eligibility Changes: The 95 Overall Cap Increase

Previously, only players rated 91 overall or MLB The Show 25 Stubs lower received captain boosts. Now, with the increase to 95 overall, star-level cards can also benefit, which is a game-changer.



This allows players to:



Include some of the top-performing cards in theme teams.



Blend captains with God Squad-level players.



Increase the competitive viability of theme squads.



Dual Captain System: Hitting and Pitching Captains

Instead of a single captain, every team now has two captains: one focusing on hitting, the other on pitching.



This system adds depth by:



Allowing teams to unlock dual Tier 3 boosts for hitting and pitching stats.



Promoting balanced roster construction — you can’t just load up on hitters or pitchers.



Increasing the variety and complexity of theme team builds.



For example, stacking 18 players from MLB The Show 25 Stubs for sale a team might unlock both hitting and pitching Tier 3 bonuses, dramatically improving overall team performance.