MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

[xNeurosiis]

MLB The Show 18 Franchise Discussion Thread

Starting my Angels franchise... when OSFM come out. But picking up my copy this morning.

Since we can’t have Ohtani DH and pitch, I’m curious if I can change his primary position from SP to 1B, so I can field him during off days, or just keep him benched. Or even sub him in at DH on off days (Valbuena starting, sub Ohtani). It’s going to be an interesting season for sure.

[alston4659]

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Phillies fan here! I played MLB The Show for the past two entries using the Phils, mainly because with sports games I like re building teams and the Phillies have been pretty bad the last few years but I wanted to switch it up this year so I'm going with the Athletics. Looked over the roster and they are pretty bad but I made some minor trades, and some free agent pick ups and I can at the very least be competitive this season until I can acquire some huge free agent signings during the offseason. Played one game so far and Khris Davis is best! 2 Homer's and 4 hits total. Olsen isn't too shabby either. The pitching is ok but there are still some upgrades overall that need to be done. So far I'm excited to see what this team can become.

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[Bacong]

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Bartolo Colon goes 8+ with 9 H, 3 ER, and 5 K. No walks. 5-4 win. 3-0

[bigmike0077]

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In starting up a new franchise mode- Do you start in regular season or spring training?- not carry over save

[bigmike0077]

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Also, How is pitcher stamina in playoffs?

[franch1se]

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Played a bit last night and will dive into franchise tonight. Excited they finally added the Padres 98unis!! I may make a thread this year in dynasy section. New owner who is going back to the 98s every game! Return of the pinstripes

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[Bacong]

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anyone having trouble hitting home runs?

[xNeurosiis]

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Excited they finally added the Padres 98unis!!

So glad those are in too. I’m glad they added more throwbacks for all the teams.

[klay0505]

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Does anyone know if they fixed the morale problem this year? In 17, you would have players overalls drop dramatically if he wasn't get paid enough even though he was still in arbitration.

[Bigwebb48]

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I'm going to fire up an Angels franchise once OSFM drops myself, till then I will probably carry over my Braves from 17, actually in the world series in year 2 right now, so what better way to break in MLB 18 than with a world series! and will do a fantasy draft franchise in the meantime as well to just kinda sim through over the next few months.

[dubplate]

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Can’t wait to get my Phillies franchise started when I get home. Decided to start playing and will sim to get the same record when OSFM drops.

If Franco struggles he will be getting benched so Kingery can take his place. Next year I’ll be looking to sign Harper.

[xNeurosiis]

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For those who are starting their franchises now, before OSFM, why do so? Why not wait for the OSFM?

[cubbies1744]

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For those who are starting their franchises now, before OSFM, why do so? Why not wait for the OSFM?

I do it to get a sample size for my sliders that way for the most part I'll have my sliders set to give me the most realize production along with the realist rosters when they come out.

[TheBigDirty]

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Oh my god. The horror.

During offseason contract renewal, there is not a single view on any of the menu's that allows you to see the players potential. If you are a GM that manages your roster-based on future potential (i.e. everyone), you will have to go to the roster menu, look up his potential, then return to the home menu, select tender contracts, and make an offer.

WTF

[TheBigDirty]

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Oh my god. The horror.

During offseason contract renewal, there is not a single view on any of the menu's that allows you to see the players potential. If you are a GM that manages your roster-based on future potential (i.e. everyone), you will have to go to the roster menu, look up his potential, then return to the home menu, select tender contracts, and make an offer.

WTF

The solution seems to be to manage it 5 players at a time from the home screen. I realized you can see potential under the "Best ___ Players Eligible for (Arbitration/Without Contracts)" and potential is show.

Seems like a questionable design choice but atleast there is a work-around.