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MLB The Show 26 Diamond Dynasty: May Spotlight Program Cheat Sheet
The May Spotlight Program Drop 1 in MLB The Show 26, released around May 8–9, 2026, is your chance to snag high-diamond rewards fast. By completing Moments, missions, and collecting key Spotlight and Topps Now players, you can strengthen your Diamond Dynasty lineup and prepare for future retro collections.
Quick Program Overview
  • Release Date: May 8–9, 2026
  • Key Objective: Collect May Spotlight players to eventually earn the April Retro Lightning player (releasing June 5).
  • Core Rewards:
    • Andrew Morris (90 OVR | RP | Topps Now) – reliable bullpen arm
    • Drew Romo (91 OVR | C | Topps Now) – strong defensive catcher
    • Mickey Moniak (93 OVR | LF | Spotlight) – program headliner with high contact and power
May Spotlight Drop 1 Rewards
PlayerOVRSeriesNotable Stats / Role
Mickey Moniak93Spotlight (LF)Program headliner, left-handed hitter, 96 Contact vs RHP, 97 Power vs RHP
Drew Romo91Topps Now (C)Defensive catcher, switch-hitter
Andrew Morris90Topps Now (RP)Reliable long-relief option, 62 Stamina
Sean Burke93SpotlightAdditional program reward, solid all-around stats
Christian Walker93SpotlightPower-hitting 1B option, strong vs RHP

Note: The full collection requires 11 players to complete.


Fastest Completion Tips
  1. Moments First: Complete the dedicated May Spotlight Drop 1 Moments to earn program stars quickly and advance the reward path.
  2. Stack PXP Missions: Use Spotlight and Topps Now cards in your lineup during Conquest or Mini Seasons to double-dip on XP and PXP.
  3. Grab May Spotlight Packs: Earn packs through the program path or buy them in the store. These packs help fill out the 11-player collection efficiently.
  4. Collection Check: Make sure to track which of the 11 players you have, so you don’t miss any key cards for completing the program.
Other Active May Content
  • 3rd Inning Program: Runs alongside May Spotlight; features top-tier bosses like 95 OVR Ken Griffey Jr. and 95 OVR Juan Soto.
  • Mom Conquest Map: Launched May 8; contains hidden rewards including a Deluxe Pack and multiple The Show Packs.
  • Cornerstone Program: New collection featuring players like 93 OVR Salvador Perez.
Focus on completing Moments and using program cards in live modes first. This approach maximizes both your PXP gains and program progress, letting you secure the top rewards without wasting time on repeat grinding.
This cheat sheet gives you everything you need to dominate the May Spotlight Drop 1 program and prep your Diamond Dynasty squad for the upcoming April Retro Lightning release.