Use Your Inventory First
Before spending stubs on MLB The Show 25 Stubs the marketplace, check your inventory. You might already own 50–80% of a team just from packs and gameplay rewards.
How to check:
Go to Collections > MLB Teams
Select a team
Use “Auto Select” to fill in what you have
Only buy what you’re missing
This simple habit can save thousands of stubs across multiple teams.
3. Avoid Diamond-Heavy Teams Early
Teams like the Yankees, Braves, Dodgers, and Angels require expensive diamond players. Avoid these until you’ve built up a strong stub bank or are chasing full set completion.
It’s more efficient to:
Complete 4–6 cheap teams
Earn their stub/XP rewards
Use those profits to start bigger collections
4. Use the Exchange and Packs
Grinding packs through Conquest, Showdowns, and Programs gives you extra cards without spending stubs. These can fill collection gaps or be exchanged for needed cards.
Tips:
Use the Team Affinity reward packs
Run Conquest maps for hidden packs
Exchange duplicates or buy MLB The Show 25 Stubs low-value cards for useful silvers/golds