MLB The Show 26 has released a significant update featuring the new Mural Series. This guide provides instructions for earning free packs, completing the program, and acquiring new diamond players on MLB The Show 26 Stubs.
The Mural Series Program Overview
The Mural Series cards are visually similar to the Cityscape series with minor modifications. The program includes several free cards obtainable through various game modes on MLB 26 Stubs.
Key Free Cards in the Program
Adrián Morehon – Players who have accumulated 600 strikeouts over the first two months of the game and 250 K PXP will unlock this card immediately.
Hunter Goodman – A solid card with significant power. He is eligible at corner outfield, first base, and catcher.
Grady Sizemore – The Twins first base coach. He should receive Twins team captain eligibility.
Bryan Woo – This card lacks a cutter, but the remaining repertoire is adequate for effective pitching.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – This is the primary reward. Obtaining this card requires completing Diamond Quest, Mini Seasons, Conquest, and the program. The card contributes toward a collection that includes another Vladimir Guerrero card.
The Collection
Players may skip only two cards in the collection. Acquiring most cards is necessary for the top rewards. Jose Ramirez is the most valuable collection reward. Roy Halladay is also worth targeting.
Moments
Begin with the moments challenges. Key observations:
Hunter Goodman performs consistently with perfect-perfect swings.
Johnny Damon has a effective swing.
Anthony Volpe's card provides adequate performance.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has 85 power and is capable of hitting home runs.
Contact hitters are less effective in this game. Perfect-perfect line outs occur frequently. Players with 125 power do not produce line outs when getting under the ball.
Diamond Quest
A new Diamond Quest map is available. Diamond Quest encourages higher difficulty play, which may frustrate some users. Failure to obtain desired players can be disappointing.
Strategy: On the first playthrough, complete all moment challenges. Play on Legend difficulty to guarantee rewards. The stadium challenge may be skipped entirely by exiting when selecting difficulty.
The Four Total Bases moment – Use power hitters such as Anthony Volpe and Johnny Damon. Hunter Goodman will consistently deliver hits.
Recommended Perks:
Contact boost when behind in the count
Pitch location slightly outside the strike zone
Decreased opponent pitch velocity
The Legend Final Game – Score multiple runs. Power hitters like Aaron Judge are effective at Fenway Park. Completing every moment challenge should yield 100 percent completion on Hall of Fame difficulty.
Rewards from Diamond Quest: Johnny Damon, Aussie Smith, Grady Sizemore, Spencer Jones, and additional items.
Conquest
The new Conquest map is titled May Flowers. The gameplay loop remains consistent with previous Conquest maps: expand, reinforce, attack strongholds, and repeat. Completion rewards a free Ralph Kiner (85 contact, 90 vision and clutch, adequate power).