MLB The Show 26 April Update Guide: New Missions and Rewards
New Programs and Missions
The April content is split into several major programs, each with its own set of missions:
Spotlight Drops
Released weekly, these highlight players based on real-world performances.
  • Drop 1 – Record 20 hits with infielders, 15 strikeouts, and earn 3,000 PXP with any player.
  • Drop 2 – Record 20 hits with outfielders, pitch 9 innings with starters, and earn 1,000 PXP with Topps Now or Spotlight series cards.
  • Drop 3 – Hit 15 home runs with any players and record 15 strikeouts with relief pitchers.
Common Courtesy (April Fools’)
A fun twist where you must complete tasks using Common-tier players, such as giving up 15 hits as a pitcher or making 5 errors with any fielder.
Egg Hunt Program
An Easter-themed event featuring Mystery Missions. Players collect colored eggs hidden across Moments, Conquest maps, and other game modes.
Cornerstone Program
Complete selected Moments and Missions to unlock a high-tier core card, a must for early-cycle progression.
Key April Rewards
April rewards are focused on high-90 OVR cards that can immediately boost your lineup:
Reward Name

OVRSeries / Source
Victor Martinez

92Postseason (Weekend Classic 1)
Babe Ruth

Boss2nd Inning XP Path
Randy Johnson

Boss2nd Inning XP Path
Carlos Correa

91Cornerstone Series
Bernie Williams

922nd Half Heroes
Jo Adell

91Spotlight Series (Drop 2)
Jhoan Duran

91Spotlight Series (Drop 3)
Ryan Weathers

90Topps Now (April Showers Conquest)
Cody Bellinger

93Awards Series (Chase Pack 5)

These cards are ideal for strengthening your early-game roster and competing in online and offline modes.
Efficiency Tips
  • Optional Collections – Skip the PXP grind in Spotlight Drops by collecting specific Topps Now or Spotlight cards from packs. This can give enough stars to finish the program instantly.
  • Conquest Rewards – The April Showers map has hidden rewards including show packs, a “millionaire pack,” and 500 stubs that can be claimed without playing.
  • Weekend Classic – Ranked mode entries in the Weekend Classic remain one of the fastest ways to earn cards above 90 OVR.
This April update offers a mix of fun themed events, high-value rewards, and strategic missions that let both casual and hardcore players progress quickly. Focus on stacking stat missions, checking hidden Conquest rewards, and using optional card collections to maximize efficiency.