MLB The Show 26 Moonshot Program Preview

The MLB The Show 26 Moonshot Program is coming, bringing another power-focused content drop to Diamond Dynasty. The program is expected to go live around midday PT, giving players a new reason to chase Home Runs, Extra-Base Hits, and other offensive objectives.

Several highly anticipated 99 OVR players have already been revealed, including Jackie Robinson, Wade Boggs, and Adam Dunn. Before the program goes live, here is what we know so far and which players could be worth prioritizing once the full reward path is available.

What Is the Moonshot Program?

Moonshot is one of the most recognizable power-hitting themes in Diamond Dynasty.

The basic concept is built around offense, with Home Runs, Extra-Base Hits, Hits, Runs, and other hitting statistics playing an important role in Moonshot-related content.

Previous Moonshot Events have featured objectives based on Hits, XBH, Home Runs, Runs, Wins, and Parallel XP. That makes the format particularly attractive to players who want to combine gameplay with program progression.

The exact mission structure and complete reward path will be worth checking once the program officially goes live.

Known Moonshot Players

Several players have already been revealed ahead of today's release.

The currently known names include:

Jackie Robinson
Wade Boggs
Adam Dunn
Gil Hodges
Joe Torre
Rod Carew
Paul Molitor
Adam Jones
Garret Anderson
Dave Roberts

Additional cards and rewards may also be included when the complete program becomes available, so this list should not be treated as the final reward pool.

Who Should You Grind First?

Based on the currently revealed players, three names deserve immediate attention.

Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson is one of the most versatile names in the group.

His combination of hitting, speed, defense, and positional flexibility makes him appealing for players who want a card that can fit into multiple lineup configurations.

If his final attributes match expectations, Jackie could be useful beyond Moonshot-specific content.

Best fit: 2B, SS, and multiple positions.

Wade Boggs

Wade Boggs brings a very different offensive profile.

His biggest appeal is his contact-oriented hitting ability, making him an interesting option for players who prefer consistent hits and on-base production instead of relying entirely on home runs.

A boosted Moonshot version also gives players a chance to use Boggs in a much more power-focused environment.

Best fit: 3B, 1B, DH.

Adam Dunn

Adam Dunn is the name to watch if your main goal is pure power.

His reputation as a power hitter makes him a natural fit for Moonshot content, especially if the program includes Home Run or Extra-Base Hit missions.

For players focused on completing offensive statistics quickly, Dunn could become one of the most useful cards in the drop.

Best fit: 1B, DH, LF depending on the final card.

Potential Grind Priority

Until the program goes live and the final attributes and missions are confirmed, it is better to view the cards by role rather than treating the list as a fixed ranking.

The actual priority can change once the complete attributes, quirks, positions, and mission requirements are revealed.

For now, Jackie Robinson, Wade Boggs, and Adam Dunn are the three players to watch most closely.

How to Prepare for Moonshot

Since the program has not started yet, you can prepare your Diamond Dynasty roster before the content goes live.

1. Prepare Your Power Hitters

Have several high-Power hitters ready in your lineup.

If the new program follows previous Moonshot content, Home Runs, XBH, and other offensive statistics could be important for progression.

2. Keep Your Moonshot Players

If you already own any relevant cards that could help with player-specific missions, avoid selling them before checking the new objectives.

A card that looks unnecessary today could become useful once the program launches.

3. Save Your Stubs

There is no need to immediately spend your MLB The Show 26 Stubs before seeing the complete reward path.

Wait until the program is live and check whether any cards are required for missions, collections, or other rewards.

4. Check the Event

If a Moonshot Event launches alongside the program, it could become one of the fastest ways to complete offensive objectives.

Previous Moonshot Events have focused heavily on Home Runs, XBH, Hits, Runs, Wins, and PXP, making them a natural match for this type of program.

What to Do When Moonshot Goes Live

Once the program officially starts, check the objectives before jumping into games.

A good day-one approach will be:

Step 1: Open the full Moonshot Program path.

Step 2: Check every mission and reward.

Step 3: Identify objectives that can be completed together.

Step 4: Build a lineup around the required players and high-Power hitters.

Step 5: Play the Moonshot Event if it contributes to program progress.

Step 6: Use other Diamond Dynasty modes when they provide faster progress for specific objectives.

This should help avoid wasting games on statistics that do not contribute toward the rewards you actually want.

That makes Jackie Robinson, Wade Boggs, and Adam Dunn the main players to watch before the full reward path is revealed. Jackie offers versatility, Boggs brings a contact-focused approach, and Dunn fits the power-heavy identity of Moonshot perfectly.

Once Moonshot officially starts, the reward path will make it much easier to determine which cards should be targeted first and which objectives offer the fastest route to the rewards you want.

The U4GM Team