After watching the MLB 14: The Show First Look live last night on the MLB Network, my first reaction was one of disappointment. I wasn't disappointed with anything I saw, but more of what I didn't see. I was really hoping for some gameplay footage; though I realize that, at this time, this was probably more wishful thinking that anything else.

Part of the reason I wanted to see the game in action is because I already trust it will look good. I think MLB The Show on the current generation...

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We are about three weeks into the launch of MLB 13's newest mode, The Show Live, and what was once a potentially awesome mode has turned into somewhat of a disappointment.

This mode, which is supposed to allow you to play or replay any game on the MLB schedule, is full of strange bugs and unfortunate limitations.

At the most basic level, The Show Live will allow you to choose to play any game from the 2013 season. Technically, rosters should be close to what was set...

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Using MLB 13: The Show and the OS Full Minor Rosters, we've simulated the entire 2013 Major League Baseball season. Realize that this is more a fun exercise, rather than a deep statistical prediction that, admittedly. would require multiple sims and advanced math to really get right.

For the most part, our "one-off" simulation produced...

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A few Friday OS baseball gaming notes:

• I had hoped to give a good run-down of The Show's MLB Live mode, which launched earlier in the week. As of right now, though, the mode still seems to be working out some rough spots. Incorrect records, wrong starters, strange line-ups, and "TBD" players have plagued this mode early on. I'll give it at least a week before doing a full review.
• A review I am working on is Dynasty League Baseball

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It's been nearly a month since MLB 13: The Show released and about a week since the first official update dropped. MLB Live started today, and we expect the OS Full Minor roster sometime this week. Basically, if you haven't yet experienced this stellar game, it's not too late; the season's just getting started.

However, since my official OS review, I've made a couple of observations that are worth noting:
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