Draft your favorite Major League Baseball legends to build a stacked Diamond Dynasty team in MLB The Show 21.

This long-standing mode makes card collecting even more rewarding. Each card represents a different player. There are multiple card rarities ranging from Common (low stats) to Diamond (insanely high stats). Expect to bench a lot of common players. You’ll need patience, luck, and a little effort to assemble an all-star roster. 

Players can open random packs, use the marketplace, and complete challenges for Diamond cards. Acquiring the best cards isn’t as simple as it sounds. Learn these tips to get the best cards for your Diamond Dynasty squad.

Take advantage of the marketplace

The marketplace in MLB The Show 21 is more than just buying and selling cards. It is an economy with trends to follow. You can walk away with top players for very few Stubs if you shop at the right time. Spend your extra currency on a Diamond upgrade to improve the weakest player or position on your team.

If you pull a better player, don’t hesitate to put the weaker position player on the market. Sell cards early on in their lifespan to ensure maximum profit. The opposite goes for buying. Wait until a card has been in the game for a while before buying it. Prices will drastically drop unless it is the rarest of the rare like the Bryce Harper MVP Awards card.

Complete collections

MLB The Show 21 allows you to keep cards placed in collections this year. Collections are special challenges that require card submissions to complete. Finish a collection and you will be rewarded with a top-rated player card. 

Your submitted cards are gone forever. Use cheaper cards first unless you really feel compelled to complete the collection as soon as possible with a higher value card. It’s better to hold onto undesirable higher-priced players as long as you for when you need Stubs from the marketplace.

Collections will provide you with an incredibly powerful Diamond player, such as Jackie Robinson, once you have filled out the book. If you want the best of the best on your team, gather cards from packs and place them in the appropriate collection to net some beasts. 

Prioritize pitchers

If you practice your hitting, you can put the ball in play with just about anyone. Pitching is a different story. Make sure your pitcher is top-notch if you have to choose between defensive and offensive tools.

Aim for a bullpen filled with submarine or sidearm pitchers. Most players struggle against sliders. Pair that pitch with an unorthodox delivery and you are going to rack up strikeouts. Look out for cheap options like Tyler Rogers and Adam Cimber.

Play your favorite modes

Simply play more games to unlock better rewards in Diamond Dynasty. Ranked play dishes out prizes depending on your rating. More wins mean higher rankings and rewards.

These rewards can help you add Diamond players to your squad through collections and packs. Practice makes perfect. Even if you lose, you will gain XP toward items and packs in the Innings program. Think of it as a free Battle Pass.

Ranked Seasons in MLB The Show are your ticket to better players and performance. 

If Diamond Dynasty isn’t going your way because of a lesser team, play some of the other modes in MLB The Show 21. Take a club through March to October or begin a superstar career in Road to the Show. Each mode gives you experience and can provide rewards.

Your favorite mode is a viable option because you earn Stubs, players, and packs just for playing the game. Use other modes to cement your team before playing Ranked Seasons. It is a great way to prepare for the grind of The Show’s popular online mode.

Go with your gut

Lastly, just go with whatever feels right. No one understands your playstyle better than you. If you aren’t hitting bombs with Mike Trout, switch to a more comfortable player based on personal preferences like hot spots, stance, or the side of the batter’s box.

A veteran player with a team of gold and silver cards can easily defeat an unseasoned opponent who bought their way to a 99 overall squad. If you struggle to find a rhythm with your starting pitcher or your top player has a stance that isn’t appealing, experiment with someone else.

There is no shame in having to find your team. The satisfaction of completing a roster is always worth the effort.