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<p class="">Early Access in MLB The Show 24 starts today, March 15, and it’s your chance to get a jump on the competition this year. With new Programs, events, Packs, and Player Items there’s no shortage of content to make your pre-season eventful. There’s so much to do before MLB The Show 24’s full launch on March 19, so let’s take a minute to go over some of the most impactful content made available to you during Early Access.</p>
<p class="">(Early Access is available globally for anyone who purchases the MVP, Digital Deluxe, or Negro Leagues Editions).</p>
<p class="">Check out the latest new features and everything coming to MLB The Show 24 today:</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Start your Early Access to-do list today</h2>
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<p class="">Where should you start in Diamond Dynasty? The aptly named Starter Program is where you’ll explore Diamond Dynasty content through Moments, multiplayer and single player missions, Collections, Exchanges, and a Showdown to add veteran Rafael Palmeiro and All-Star Sandy Alcantara to your squad. Next, leap into the Spring Breakout Program to celebrate the MLB’s Spring Breakout event featuring some of the best and brightest prospects in baseball to earn Spring Breakout 89 OVR players series Dylan Crews and Colson Montgomery, 87 OVR players Jacob Misiorowski and James Wood, and 85 OVR players Kyle Manzardo, Termarr Johnson, and Harry Ford. Afterwards, be sure to check out Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1, to play Moments, single player &amp; multiplayer* missions, three associated Conquest maps, a Showdown, and complete Exchanges to earn progress towards 30 New 89 OVR Bosses (one per team, five per division).</p>
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<p class="">Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1 Mini Seasons is a great opportunity to earn Packs and Team Affinity vouchers through missions. Pick up a Team Affinity voucher, good towards progress in Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1, for every five wins and for each level of playoffs you advance through.</p>



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<p class="">Take on the Welcome to the Show Event using players from new MLB The Show 24 card series including Live Series, Captain Series, and Team Affinity Season 1: Chapter 1 Series’ players to get your mitts on 85 OVR Hyper Grayson Rodriguez at five wins and 90 OVR Standout Anthony Rendon at 20 wins.</p>
<p class="">In Mini Seasons Classic you’ll build a squad of Player Items from card series new to MLB The Show 24, then play through 28 regular season, three-inning games against teams in the fictional Global Baseball League. Complete goals to earn rewards including exclusive Packs and 2nd Half Heroes 88 OVR Salvador Perez for taking home the Mini Seasons Championship.</p>
<p class="">Play solo, co-op* with friends, or a mix of both to earn program progress in Ranked 1 Program and climb the leaderboards to earn XP, Stubs, and Packs including Pennant Race, Division Series, Wild Card, Championship Series Packs featuring an array of amazing player items to add to your Diamond Dynasty lineup**.</p>
<p class="">Draft a 26-player team from a balanced pool of cards then rack up wins against online opponents while avoiding elimination (two losses) in Battle Royale 1 to earn rewards.</p>
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<p class="">In addition to all this amazing content where you’ll earn rewards, including Player Items, for your efforts, be sure to check out The Show Shop where you’ll find two free Packs to get you started in MLB The Show 24 as well as a variety of additional Packs featuring some of your favorite players.</p>
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<li>Free The Show Pack</li>
<li>Free Cornerstone Choice Pack</li>
<li>Jumpstart Choice Pack</li>
<li>Jumbo The Show Pack</li>
<li>Spring Breakout Promo Pack 1</li>
<li>Chase Pack 1</li>
<li>City Connect Choice Pack</li>
<li>Headliners Pack 1</li>
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<p class="">Learn more about what’s new in Diamond Dynasty*** <a href="https://theshow.com/news/developer-blog-diamond-dynasty-updates-in-mlb-the-show-24/">here</a> and additional gameplay updates <a href="https://theshow.com/news/new-improvements-to-gameplay-in-mlb-the-show-24/">here</a>.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Over 190 new and returning Legends</strong></h2>
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<p class="">All your favorite Legends players, along with a few new ones, are back in MLB The Show 24. With over 190 Legends to choose from, add Legends from the past and present to your roster and build a team from the best the league has to offer. Discover historic Legends**** like Henry “Hank” Aaron, Satchel Paige, and Toni Stone to modern-day Legends like Johan Santana, Andrew Miller, and Brain Dozier. Who will you add to your roster?</p>
<p class="">For the latest updates about MLB The Show, be sure to head over to <a href="http://TheShow.com">TheShow.com</a>, sign up for <a href="https://account.theshow.com/scoutingreport">The Scouting Report</a>, and follow our <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBTheShow">X</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mlbtheshow">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mlbtheshow/?hl=en">Instagram</a> accounts. Additional detailed information on MLB The Show 24 can be found in the <a href="http://theshow.com/faq">FAQ</a>.</p>
<p class="has-small-font-size"><em>*Online multiplayer features require internet connection and console-specific online multiplayer subscription.</em><br/><em>**Internet connection required to redeem rewards.</em><br/><em>***Internet connection required to play Diamond Dynasty mode.</em><br/><em>****Internet connection required to play Storylines mode.</em></p>
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