MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

[ChaseB]

Another week is almost wrapped up in Diamond Dynasty, and with no packs being released over the weekend prices have been soaring almost across the board. So with that in mind, I'll look ahead once again and try to predict who might be getting a ratings boost Monday morning.

I'll be breaking the predictions into tiers based on my own confidence level.

Ratings Boost Probability: High

-Justin Upton - Upton has been ruining the baseball all season, but over the past month he's hitting for average while still hitting bombs.

-Prince Fielder - I predicted Fielder would get a boost last week, and he did get a plus-2 boost. Still, he's not a Gold as of yet. He's hitting .361 on the season (second in MLB behind Dee Gordon) and .381 with 9 home runs over the last 30 days. It seems fair to assume he may go Gold this week.

-Josh Donaldson - Donaldson has put together a great year in Toronto. He's received some boosts already this year, but it's hard to find many players hitting the ball better than him right now.

-Paul Goldschmidt - Goldy is third in WAR, fourth in batting average, third in RBI, second in OPS. In short, he's really good. Even though he's already a Diamond, he should get a boost.

-Drew Storen - Storen is second in saves, has youth on his side and is striking out over a hitter an inning.

-Kyle Gibson - Gibson is a young starter that has been stuck as a Bronze to this point. But he's having a great year that includes an ERA of 1.36 over the past month.

-Mike Bolsinger - This seems like one of those deals where Bolsinger just needs to be boosted to get out of being a Common.

-Kris Bryant - Bryant has the right amount of hype and stats to get to a Gold sooner than later. He's just really good, and when you show that early on, it seems more likely that a ratings boost will follow.

-Brandon Belt - The last time Belt was changed, he actually was downgraded some weeks back. But he's hitting .330 over the last 30 days and that goes along with 6 home runs.

Read on if you would like to check out more players who might be getting a boost this week.

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[sh27]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

Another week is almost wrapped up in Diamond Dynasty, and with no packs being released over the weekend prices have been soaring almost across the board. So with that in mind, I'll look ahead once again and try to predict who might be getting a ratings boost Monday morning.

I'll be breaking the predictions into tiers based on my own confidence level.

Ratings Boost Probability: High

-Justin Upton - Upton has been ruining the baseball all season, but over the past month he's hitting for average while still hitting bombs.

-Prince Fielder - I predicted Fielder would get a boost last week, and he did get a plus-2 boost. Still, he's not a Gold as of yet. He's hitting .361 on the season (second in MLB behind Dee Gordon) and .381 with 9 home runs over the last 30 days. It seems fair to assume he may go Gold this week.

-Josh Donaldson - Donaldson has put together a great year in Toronto. He's received some boosts already this year, but it's hard to find many players hitting the ball better than him right now.

-Paul Goldschmidt - Goldy is third in WAR, fourth in batting average, third in RBI, second in OPS. In short, he's really good. Even though he's already a Diamond, he should get a boost.

-Drew Storen - Storen is second in saves, has youth on his side and is striking out over a hitter an inning.

-Kyle Gibson - Gibson is a young starter that has been stuck as a Bronze to this point. But he's having a great year that includes an ERA of 1.36 over the past month.

-Mike Bolsinger - This seems like one of those deals where Bolsinger just needs to be boosted to get out of being a Common.

-Kris Bryant - Bryant has the right amount of hype and stats to get to a Gold sooner than later. He's just really good, and when you show that early on, it seems more likely that a ratings boost will follow.

-Brandon Belt - The last time Belt was changed, he actually was downgraded some weeks back. But he's hitting .330 over the last 30 days and that goes along with 6 home runs.

Read on if you would like to check out more players who might be getting a boost this week.

Read More - Ratings Boost Predictions For 6/1/15

Not bad. I think donaldson gets upgraded, but not until next monday. They are usually a little late. I think wong definitely goes gold, wacha definitely goes gold also. Don't think upton gets upgraded just yet. Fielder, storen, and probably belt will all be upgraded. Not sold on Vogt just yet ( he had those insane numbers early in the year and has somewhat cooled off). Crawford hasn't done anything since his last upgrade. I think arenado will be upgraded next monday. I am so so on bryant. Either way he will only get upgraded a few points, so sell now IMO. The 2 closers from the rockies should be upgraded along with familia and santiago casilla. Burnett HAS to go up. Archer and sonny gray may reach 90 as well.

[bxphenom7]

Are the servers down? I literally got into this mode today and after all the setup, I couldn't play a game smh

[sh27]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

Are the servers down? I literally got into this mode today and after all the setup, I couldn't play a game smh

yea they're messed up atm

[bxphenom7]

yea they're messed up atm

ah ok, thanks!

[Wizeguy]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

Servers are back up.

[PhilliesFan13]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

Seems kind of pointless to stock up on Bronze cards that may get a boost because so many people already have them. Too many on the market. Better to invest in Silver cards that get a boost or go Gold in my opinion.

[MrOldboy]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

Seems kind of pointless to stock up on Bronze cards that may get a boost because so many people already have them. Too many on the market. Better to invest in Silver cards that get a boost or go Gold in my opinion.

You'd be surprised how fast bronze/silver cards sell. People often sell their bronzes/silvers for dirt cheap or feed them. Besides I think most people buying bronze cards are investing for multiple roster updates down the line. They are extremely cheap so basically zero risk in buying some bronze cards. I don't like to invest in cards really. I find I make more money just buying cards and selling them within the next hour, but I understand the reasoning behind investing in cards.

[billydkid21]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

Kyle Gibson should not get a boost at all. I really hope someone at that company understands sabermetrics.

[billydkid21]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

You'd be surprised how fast bronze/silver cards sell. People often sell their bronzes/silvers for dirt cheap or feed them. Besides I think most people buying bronze cards are investing for multiple roster updates down the line. They are extremely cheap so basically zero risk in buying some bronze cards. I don't like to invest in cards really. I find I make more money just buying cards and selling them within the next hour, but I understand the reasoning behind investing in cards.

You make more if you're good at picking, and you don't have to constantly create orders.

[ChaseB]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

Kyle Gibson should not get a boost at all. I really hope someone at that company understands sabermetrics.

This is actually a fair point. He has a 4.40 FIP and the peripherals are about where they were last year. I'll say "my bad" on this selection. I've just noticed he's been around 2.5 ERA all year so far.

[VowedVengeance]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

As long as they leave Tulo alone I'll be happy with any changes...I got him a day before his first downgrade and I'm crushing it with him, .350 with 11 Homers and almost 25 rbis in less than 20 games

[Wizeguy]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

He is a beast. Wouldn't be surprised if Cano drops

[VowedVengeance]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

Drop him all you want, I love my leadoff combo of Altuve and Gordon. Just can't see myself going back to banks. I was barely hitting 200 with him after 30 games.

[Cezar24]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (5/31/15)

He is a beast. Wouldn't be surprised if Cano drops

I could see them dropping Cano to gold while raising Cruz to diamond.