This Week In MLB The Show

The latest roster update is in, and the Weasel cashes in one more time, while also giving you the exact amount he's made in stubbs this year.

The guys also bring in SnaggleJ to talk about what SDS might consider doing in order to curb investments in MLB the Show 18.

The guys then break down the new Speedster Event and whether or not that juicy CarGo is an end game card and worth the grind. Speaking of end game cards, the Weasel asks the guys whether or not that 99 Ted Williams was a good full MLB collection reward, and moreover, who they guys would have picked as the end game reward card.

Finally, Madden is out, and SnaggleJ explains to Coop and the Weasel what 3 on 3 is, and how that could be adapted for next year's MLB the Show model.

Coop, Weasel, & youtuber BeanieAntics tackle the difficult question of whether the WS is too easy to make, and whether or not the rewards are worth it.

This conversation goes into Extra Innings as the guys have a larger discussion about ESports readiness, the great players getting greater, and the difficult balance of making a video game that is both realistic and fair to competitive players.

Future Stars Programs are also debated, as well as predictions for next week's roster update.

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Plus, this week, the guys go over a barrage of new content.

CONQUEST PART 2! The 99 Joe Mauer is here, and Weasel thinks it's worth the grind.

FUTURE STARS! The new Yoan Moncada program apparently leads to another mystery program, though what that is remains unknown. What we do know is that there are close to 30 new Gold & Diamond Future Stars ready to burst out on Friday.

SEASON MONUMENT BEGINS! 99 Seaver! Mystery Diamonds! LIVE SERIES 90-99 DIAMOND!

The Weasel also recaps games against Intern Nate, Coop, and the Devil Duck!

In a decidedly different episode of TWIMLBtheShow, Coop sits down with well-known player and hitting engine critic Chesty (aka Jake) to explore a slew of topics related to the game.

Yes, they discuss the hitting engine, exit velocity speeds, and late hits. But they also discuss why Jake cares so much about the game, what he thinks can be done to take on the issue, and how frustrating it is to be a top player and have things not go your way.

The guys also talk community and whether the divide is as great as it seems, how we can find understanding in each other, and why he helps people that reach out.

Favorite players to use, who he'd like to see in the game, ways to improve, and if he'll be pre-ordering the game next year also come up...

Plus, are we inching closer to a CB5 vs Coop H2H game?

SUNDAY AT 3:00 PST.

THE WAR TO SETTLE THE SCORE.

MILLENIAL NATE VS THE WEASEL (ROUND 3) LIVE ON TWITCH.

TWITCH @CoopMLBtheShow

Coop & The Weasel welcome TJ aka ThatSports Gamer talk about a slew of topics, most MLB The Show related, but not all.

New Ron Guidry & Brooks Robinson Programs. Do these players make our God Squad? What deficiencies do they have? Is the grind worth it?

New Battle Royale rewards include Bryce Harper, Jeff Bagwell, Robin Yount, Jake Peavy, and Johnny Damon... the guys break down all these epic cards and more.

The show then takes a detour to get into the history of Bullpen Banter. How did he meet up with SnaggleJ and MillsTV? Why did they start an MLB The Show weekly show and what were they hoping to achieve? Is it difficult to stay positive and fair? How does he deal with certain segments of the community who criticize the game and subsequently his content?

TJ also talks about his relationship with OOTP Baseball- what that is, what you can do, and what he's learned at a gaming company that could be applied to MLB The Show.

Finally, The Weasel and Millennial Nate are headed for a showdown. But before that, each player discusses the controversy of Game 2...

A slew of new missions are here, including the chance to get 3 diamonds simply for playing the CPU. Coop & The Weasel break down which ones are worth it, which ones aren't, and which players make their team.

They also discuss the new Ticket Counter diamond players, and why tickets are more valuable than stubbs.

Roster upgrades are here, which causes Weasel to contemplate cashing in certain silvers he thinks just won't ever make it to GOLD.

Other topics include friendly quits, things players do that annoy us, and Chase Utley's eating habits.

TheHealy6 won TheShowShowdown with an unbelievable and unpredictable Gary Sanchez suicide squeeze.

He joins Coop to talk about his thinking in that critical play, plus all things TheShowShowdown... his strategy, his invitation, his competitors, his history, and his proclamation of being THE KING are all discussed.

Also, Weasel comes in to discuss the recent roster update, and what we can expect from SDS in the second half of the season.

Finally, the guys give their current top 3 investment picks...

Coop & The Weasel review MLB The Show 17.

GRAPHICS. SERVERS. CONTENT. GAMEPLAY. UPDATES. COMMUNITY INTERACTION.

OVERALL.

Plus the guys discuss what players could SDS get for the MLB The Show 18 cover which would rival Ken Griffey JR?

In which Coop & The Weasel give their unfiltered, immediate thoughts to the SDS Livestream.

The also run down all the various streams you can view for the big Home Run Derby Challenge!

TEAM THIS WEEK IN MLB THE SHOW

Coop- Twitch: COOPMLBTHESHOW

Scomo- Twitch: SCOMOTV YouTube: Scomo

Paul Sporer- Twitch: PSporer24

TEAM BULLPEN BANTER

TJ- Twitch: ThatSportsGamer

SnaggleJ- Twitch: SnaggleJ

Millenium- Twitch: MillsGamingTV

4TH OF JULY BASEBALL CARD SPECIAL EDITION!

Coop & The Weasel count down their favorite baseball card styles of all time!

Topps! Donruss! Upper Deck!

The fonts, the pics, the style, and the shots that made them fall in love with baseball cards!

Also, the giant July 10th Home Run Derby room gets a bit more crowded...