MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (7/12/15)

[ChaseB]

We're wrapping up another week in the Diamond Dynasty universe, and it's potentially a big week for the mode. The Sony San Diego development team has promised a major ratings shake up around the All-Star break, and so folks are assuming that means the big update will come this week rather than next (the All-Star packs being released over the weekend are a good sign as well).

We're going to jump in on that assumption and change up how the predictions work this week. We'll break down each position into tiers based on where players are rated right now, and then from there we'll simply mention whether we think certain players deserve to go up or down in ratings.

Starting Pitchers

Diamond

• Chris Sale - UP

Gold

• Johnny Cueto - UP
• Yu Darvish - DOWN
• Dallas Keuchel - UP
• Zack Greinke - UP
• Stephen Strasburg - DOWN
• Corey Kluber - UP
• Sonny Gray - UP
• Gerrit Cole - UP
• Cliff Lee - DOWN
• Jacob deGrom - UP

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[Jros22]

Carlos Correa's offense needs an upgrade and his arm strength should be at least 88 maybe more.

[KingOSwing815]

I disagree on some Carlos Santana has been miserable and should go down and Josh Phegley kills LHP n should go up

[ChaseB]

I disagree on some Carlos Santana has been miserable and should go down and Josh Phegley kills LHP n should go up

The Phegley was an error on my part I've fixed (looked at my notes again and had him reversed), I agree with you on him!

[Don Jon]

Albert Pujols should be on his way up also

[jake214]

What about JP Howell and his 0.35 ERA? Should he not be at least a silver?

[LewisCAVS]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (7/12/15)

Lorenzo Cain deserves a big upgrade, I watch him every night an it's unbelievable that he's still a silver.

Wade Davis should be a diamond in my opinion. He has pitched 39 innings and his ERA is 0.43 currently and he gave up only his second earned run today thanks to Alex Rios being unable to field properly.

An interesting fact on Davis, his ERA would be 0.00 if Alex Rios had fielded a fly ball correctly today and if the replay umpires hadn't blown a call against the Cardinals earlier in the season (which the league later apologised for).

[TonyDanzaFan]

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I know goldschmidt already got his upgrade but dude is in serious need of a speed and stealing upgrade. I mean he already has 16 steals. He should be a 99 for sure

[ChaseB]

What about JP Howell and his 0.35 ERA? Should he not be at least a silver?

Thought about it. I wouldn't be shocked if he gets a boost, but I have trouble boosting a specialist whose xFIP is so much out of line with his ERA.

[SuDDend20]

Thought about it. I wouldn't be shocked if he gets a boost, but I have trouble boosting a specialist whose xFIP is so much out of line with his ERA.

Thanks for the post dude. Very helpful. JD Martinez will go to Gold. Think Prince Fielder might get a boost, maybe into the 90's. Maybe it won't happen, but I also really believe Harper needs a boost for his batting and power vs. Lefties. His slugging percentage is off the charts! He leads everyone by almost .100. I agree Goldschmidt should be a 99 also. Posey might get a boost. Machado will probably turn Diamond since he is on the verge already. I'm not sure I agree with the Kimbrel downgrade, but I guess it could happen. I'd rather him get a boost so I can sell him! Last, but not least I think Cruz will get some love.

[SuDDend20]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (7/12/15)

Thought about it. I wouldn't be shocked if he gets a boost, but I have trouble boosting a specialist whose xFIP is so much out of line with his ERA.

Has there been an update? I don't see any changes.

[thescottyglasgow]

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Has there been an update? I don't see any changes.

the changes were sano and mclullers in and betances moved to reliever Joba to closer even though he is a free agent so I dont know why and Roark was moved to starting pitcher but he was just passed over for a start so that doesnt really make sense either. Those were the only changes to anyone over 75.

[TonyDanzaFan]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (7/12/15)

the changes were sano and mclullers in and betances moved to reliever Joba to closer even though he is a free agent so I dont know why and Roark was moved to starting pitcher but he was just passed over for a start so that doesnt really make sense either. Those were the only changes to anyone over 75.

so much for that all star break update they talked about.

[Ruffychu]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (7/12/15)

Joke update is a joke!

[yankeesgiants]

Re: MLB 15 The Show: Diamond Dynasty Ratings Boost Predictions (7/12/15)

so much for that all star break update they talked about.

The packs they offered this past weekend where a key indicator that it wasnt gonna happen.