MLB The Show 26 Game Update 9 Targets Franchise Mode and Gameplay Bugs - Patch Notes

San Diego Studio has rolled out Game Update 9 for MLB The Show 26. It’s not the biggest, but it does include a handful of notable fixes across Franchise, Diamond Dynasty, and gameplay presentation.

Franchise players in particular should take interest, as the update promises improvement to trade logic and roster management while also outlining a new long-term approach to roster ratings and player progression for offline saves.

There are a handful of Diamond Dynasty updates as well, including improvements to PCI anchoring and the tiles on the “Home” tab. However, nothing in the patch notes addresses anything regarding the recent cheating controversies or the fact that both Josh Hader and Michael King have glitched primary pitches. One can only hope those issues are resolved soon.

Below is the full list of patch notes for Game Update 9 in MLB The Show 26. If you wish to visit the source yourself, check it out here.

MLB The Show 26 Game Update 9 – Patch Notes

General

• Fixed a display issue with PCI Anchor being misaligned with anchor points in the strike zone.

Diamond Dynasty

• Live content tiles are now actionable in the “Home” tab.
• Fixed a visual bug where only silver rewards would show during an XP wheel spin.
• Fixed a bug where an empty card appeared as a reward when reaching the playoffs in Mini Seasons.
• Fixed a bug where incorrect team logos could appear in Mini Seasons.
• Fixed a bug that caused display issues for letters with accents on the back of uniforms.

Franchise

• Fixed a bug where users were unable to offer arbitration or renew a contract if the roster was at 93 players.
• Improved trade counter offers and messaging, especially when budget limitations are involved.
• Added safeguards preventing users from offering trades that would exceed the maximum allowed number of position players or pitchers on a roster.

Dev Notes

• Live Roster ratings updates are now specifically tuned for Franchise mode.
• Attribute and potential adjustments will focus on realism, longevity, and long-term save stability.
• Weekly updates will continue to include transactions and player movement.
• Larger MLB and MiLB ratings updates are planned for:
  • All-Star break
  • Trade Deadline
  • End of the regular season
• SDS clarified that these Franchise roster updates are separate from Diamond Dynasty Live Series updates.

Miscellaneous

• Various commentary bug fixes.
• Various on-field and presentation audio bug fixes.

Updated Player Models

• Luis Arraez
• Nick Gonzales
• Zach Neto
• Luinder Avila
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
• Jeremy Peña
• Ben Brown
• PJ Higgins
• Joc Pederson
• Edward Cabrera
• Nick Kurtz
• Ted Radcliffe
• Ryan Campos
• Joel Kuhnel
• Agustín Ramírez
• Matt Chapman
• Joe LaSorsa
• Rob Refsnyder
• Patrick Corbin
• James McCann
• Austin Slater
• Aaron Civale
• Luis Medina
• Ty Southisene
• Kerry Carpenter
• Gage Miller
• Mitch Spence
• Nick Castellanos
• Carmen Mlodzinski
• Carson Spiers
• Travis d’Arnaud
• PJ Morlando
• Will Taylor
• Chris Devenski
• Andrés Muñoz
• James Wood
• Jake Fraley
• Cedric Mullins
• Grant Wolfram
• Tanner Gordon
• Noah Murdock
• Cole Young