eld.gg MLB The Show 25 Stubs: Fan voting skewed
Best Theme Teams in MLB The Show 25 Right Now
Here are some standout teams to MLB The Show 25 Stubs consider:
Boston Red Sox
Deep offensive lineup: Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Yoshida, Veritek
Dual captains boost hitting and pitching
Buffs include Contact, Power, and Clutch (+6)
New York Yankees
Smaller boosts, but with already elite base cards
Babe Ruth and Luis Gil captains offer balanced buffs
Great overall synergy and power potential
Detroit Tigers
Strong offensive boosts: +10 Contact, Power, Clutch, Reaction
Players like Willie Castro feel Beltrán-tier with boosts
Pitching is weaker, but offense carries the squad
Milwaukee Brewers
Fun offensive core: Yelich, Hiura, Adames
Pitching depth is limited; best used as a hybrid squad
Houston Astros
Balanced lineup with Brian Dubón and Craig Biggio captains
Solid roster depth
Atlanta Braves
Austin Riley and Tom Glavine’s captain combo is strong
Versatile lineup with reliable pitching core
Theme Team Pitfalls — Who Got the Short End?
Not every team saw major improvements. Some squads struggle to justify theme team builds:
Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner’s boosts focus on fielding, BB/9, and vision—stats less impactful than power/contact. Key players like Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow Armstrong don’t benefit enough to justify a build.
Washington Nationals: Two hitter captains offer only average boosts, and the roster lacks depth under the 95 overall limit.
Tampa Bay Rays: Despite big +20 boosts, they apply only vs. right-handed pitchers, limiting overall effectiveness due to poor roster flexibility.
Fan voting skewed some teams’ strengths, reflecting real-life skills (e.g., defense for Nico Hoerner) but not always matching competitive video game demands.
Final Thoughts — The Future of Captains Looks Bright
SDS has breathed new life into the Captains and Theme Team system in MLB The Show 25. Whether you’re a franchise loyalist or a ranked mode grinder chasing stubs, this update offers meaningful value.
Building around team loyalty no longer means sacrificing competitiveness. Double captains and smarter, dynamic boosts have significantly narrowed the gap between theme teams and maxed-out God Squads.
There’s room for improvement—such as a separate mode where theme teams don’t face maxed-out legends every game—but for now, captains are back and buy MLB The Show 25 Stubs better than ever.
