Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into MLB The Show 23, specifically messing around with the Live Series players. Let me tell you, it’s been a ride. First off, I fired up the game and jumped straight into Diamond Dynasty mode. That’s where all the fun’s at, building your ultimate team and all that jazz.
I started off by grinding through some single-player modes. You know, just trying to get a feel for the game and stack up some Stubs, that’s the currency in the game. I played a bunch of games, trying different lineups, seeing which Live Series players felt good.

Then, I started tinkering with strategies. One thing I noticed that really helped was being more patient at the plate. I started taking the first pitch or two, just to see what the pitcher’s got. After the first couple of pitches, I really focused on waiting for a pitch that looked good to me. I made it a rule not to swing at anything unless it was right down the middle, at least not until I got two strikes on me.
Another thing I did, which might sound a bit crazy, was to bump up the difficulty in practice mode. I was struggling on All-Star, so I cranked it up to the next level in customer practice. It was tough at first, no doubt, but it really forced me to focus on my timing and pitch recognition.
After a while, I started to see some real improvement. I was getting more hits, drawing more walks, and just generally feeling more comfortable at the plate. It’s not easy, but I found that playing a lot is key. The more you play, the more players you unlock, and the better your team gets. Diamond Dynasty is full of different modes, so there’s always something new to try.
My tips for you
- Be patient: Don’t swing at everything. Wait for your pitch.
- Practice, practice, practice: Use customer practice to get better, even if it means turning up the difficulty.
- Play all the modes: You never know what you’ll enjoy the most.
So yeah, that’s been my journey with the Live Series players in MLB The Show 23 so far. It takes time, but if you’re a newbie or even if you’ve been around the block, there’s always something to learn. Stick with it, and you’ll be hitting dingers in no time!