Alright, so, I’ve been messing around with MLB The Show’s online franchise mode, and let me tell you, it’s been a wild ride. I remember when I first started, I was like, “Okay, let’s build a killer team!” So, I jumped right in, thinking I knew what I was doing. Boy, was I wrong!
I started by picking a team, obviously. I went with my favorite, the New York Yankees. The goal was to form an unbeatable force, the kind that would dominate for seasons to come. I spent hours tweaking the roster, trading players, and signing free agents. I thought I had it all figured out.

Then, the games started. And man, did I struggle! My carefully crafted team was getting crushed. I mean, we were losing badly. It was so frustrating. I couldn’t hit the ball, my pitchers were giving up home runs like crazy, and I felt like I was just throwing games away. I started to wonder what the heck was going on.
So, I did what any sane person would do: I went online to look for some help. I found out that there are actually strategies to this thing. I read about stuff like adjusting sliders. Like if you are bad at hitting, you can lower the difficulty. Who knew, right?
I learned about different game modes too, like the Diamond Dynasty, where you can build your dream team with all sorts of players, even legends from the past! You play games, you get this in-game money, and you unlock players. It sounded pretty cool, so I gave it a try.
I started playing more, trying out these new tips and tricks. It took some time, but I slowly started to see some improvement. I was winning more games, my team was actually playing like a team, and I was having way more fun.
- Started playing the game and picked my favorite team.
- Spent time choosing players, thinking that I built a good team.
- Played games and found out my team was really bad.
- Looked for help online and found that I can change the settings to make the game easier.
- Found out that there are other game modes and decided to give them a try.
- Started to win more games and had more fun.
Now, I’m not saying I’m a pro or anything, but I’m definitely getting better. Building a winning team in MLB The Show’s online franchise mode takes time, patience, and a whole lot of learning. But hey, it’s all part of the fun, right? And let me tell you, when you finally start winning, it feels pretty darn good.
So, what did I learn from all this?
Well, basically, don’t go in blind like I did. Do some research, learn the ropes, and don’t be afraid to experiment. And most importantly, have fun with it! It’s a game, after all.