The devs at MLB The Show are back at it with another round of fixes, and Update 7 targets Diamond Dynasty exploits, gameplay bugs, and adds new City Connect uniforms. Game Update 7 is set to roll out across all platforms, bringing a mix of gameplay tuning, Diamond Dynasty fixes, and overall polish improvements.
San Diego Studios
According to the official MLB The Show 26 patch notes, Update 7 is scheduled to deploy on April 30 at 4 AM PT for PS5 (1.007), Xbox Series X|S (1.0.50), and Nintendo Switch (1.07). Here’s a breakdown of what’s included.
General Updates
- 2026 City Connect uniforms added for:
Pittsburgh Pirates Texas Rangers - City Connect bats confirmed for a future update
Diamond Dynasty Fixes
- Fixed exploit causing incorrect wins/losses before games start
- Improved menu lag and overall responsiveness
- Fixed overlapping text in Ranked rewards screen
- Fixed missing logo issue after Conquest wins
This directly addresses a competitive integrity issue that could impact ranked outcomes before a game even begins.
Gameplay Improvements
- Fixed issue where CPU repeatedly threw balls in the dirt during player lock
Co-Op Fixes
- Fixed pause menu freeze
- Fixed bug where batter could lose their turn after a caught stealing
Franchise Mode
- Fixed missing player images in progress loading screen
Miscellaneous Updates
- Various audio fixes and improvements
- Fixed incorrect PA music for relief pitchers
- Addressed missing presentation scenes
- Fixed missing home run siren at Truist Park
Updated Player Models
- Mike Antico
- Peter Lambart
- AJ Blubaugh
- Nathan Lukes
- Diego Cartaya
- Nick Margevicius
- Andrew Chafin
- Riley Martin
- Mike Clevinger
- Cesar Prieto
- Alex Cobb
- Nolan Schubart
- Nestor Cortes Jr.
- Adrian Sugastey
- Chase Hampton
- Tyler Zuber
- Jonathan India
Developer Notes Highlights
Diamond Dynasty Strike Zone Update
- Adjusted to match real-world ABS rules
- Any pitch that touches the zone will now be called a strike
- Slight visual adjustment, but no change to core strike/ball logic
PCI Shrinkage Clarification
- PCI penalties now apply once instead of stacking
- Helps reduce excessive foul balls
- Maintains balance between pitcher and hitter based on pitch quality and location
