The New Threads program in MLB The Show 26 is a fresh content drop launched on Opening Day (March 25, 2026). It focuses on players who have joined new teams for the 2026 season.

Key Player Rewards

The program features several tiers of players, many of whom are available through specific game modes:

• Collection Rewards: Justin Verlander, Kyle Tucker (91 OVR), and Bo Bichette (91 OVR).
• Mini Seasons Rewards: Brandon Nimmo (89/90 OVR), Luis Robert Jr. (88 OVR), and Ryan Helsley (87 OVR).
• Program Path: Includes cards for Devin Williams, Brandon Lowe, Ranger Suarez, Dylan Cease, and Pete Alonso.
• Event Reward: Freddy Peralta headlines the Opening Day Event.

New Threads Program Path

Progress through 12 Moments (60 stars total) and various Parallel XP (PXP) missions to earn these rewards:

• 87 OVR Brandon Lowe (2B)
• 88 OVR Ranger Suárez (SP)
• 89 OVR Dylan Cease (SP)
• 89 OVR Devin Williams (RP)
• 90 OVR Pete Alonso (1B) – The "Polar Bear" is the ultimate program reward and a top-tier "righty masher".

Mini Seasons: Key Rewards & Requirements

A major update allows you to customize your Mini Seasons experience (choose 7 or 28 games; 3 or 9 innings).

• 89 OVR Brandon Nimmo (LF): Win 11 games on All-Star difficulty or higher.
• 88 OVR Luis Robert Jr. (CF): Strike out 9 batters using Ryan Helsley in Mini Seasons.
• 87 OVR Ryan Helsley (CP): Score 15 runs with any player within the mode.

Opening Day Event

This limited-time online event features a unique reward path:

• 89 OVR Freddy Peralta (SP): Earned at 50 stars.
• New Threads Packs: Includes Deluxe (75 stars) and Premier (100 stars) packs.
• Mission Tip: Reaching 100 stars requires a significant 40,000 PXP with New Threads players.

New Threads Collection

Locking in New Threads series cards unlocks some of the best early-game items:

• 90 OVR Justin Verlander (SP): Collect 7 cards.
• 91 OVR Kyle Tucker (RF): Collect 17 cards.
• 91 OVR Bo Bichette (3B): Collect 23 cards. Ranked as one of the best 3B in Diamond Dynasty with 100+ Contact and 110 Clutch.

New Threads Pack (Show Shop)

Available for 10,000 Stubs (Deluxe), 25,000 Stubs (Premier), or 50,000 Stubs (Ultra).

• Top Pulls: Jorge Polanco (90 OVR), Tatsuya Imai (90 OVR), and Taylor Ward (90 OVR).
• Polanco Highlight : A switch-hitting 2B/3B with 97 Contact vs. Left and 108 Clutch.

Ways to Play & Progress

The update provides multiple paths to earn these "New Threads" series cards and packs:

• New Threads Program: Earn progress through moments, missions, and general gameplay. Using existing versions of these players can speed up your progress.
• Mini Seasons: A dedicated offline mode where rewards like Brandon Nimmo are earned by winning 11 games on All-Star difficulty or higher, rather than just winning the championship.
• Opening Day Event: A limited-time online event where you can earn Freddy Peralta and high-tier New Threads packs.
• New Threads Packs: These packs contain players from the series and are available in the Show Shop or as rewards throughout the programs.