Stubs 101: How to Beef Up Your Ball Club in MLB the Show 23 Without Becoming a Millionaire (Probably)
Ah, Stubs. The lifeblood of any aspiring MLB the Show 23 manager. You need them to snag those superstar players, upgrade your stadium like it's going out of style, and frankly, to look like you know what you're doing. But before you start selling your grandma's dentures to fund your digital diamond dynasty, let's explore how to get those Stubs flowing without resorting to desperate measures.
Method 1: The Old-Fashioned Grind
Yes, it exists! You can actually earn Stubs through gameplay. Gasp I know, shocking, right? Here's how to be a Stubby Scrooge McDuck:
- Conquer The Show: This mode throws games and challenges your way, rewarding you with Stubs for your troubles. Think of it as baseball boot camp that pays.
- Dominate Online: Take your skills online and thrash the competition in Ranked Seasons or Battle Royale. Just a heads up, this might require actual baseball knowledge and lightning reflexes.
- The Daily Grind: Daily Moments and programs offer smaller Stubby rewards, but hey, every little bit counts, right? Plus, they're a good way to test your baseball mettle and learn the game's intricacies.
Method 2: The Marketplace Maestro
The in-game marketplace is like a digital flea market for baseball cards. Here's where the real strategy (and sometimes chaos) comes in:
- Flipping for Fun and Profit: This involves buying players or items at a low price and then selling them high. Think of it as playing the market, but with baseball bats instead of boring charts. Just be careful, you might end up with a digital garage full of bargain bin bronze players if you're not savvy.
- The Completionist Hustle: Completing collections in the marketplace nets you a nice chunk of Stubs. But be warned, some collections are like trying to find a decent Wi-Fi connection in a rural town – near impossible.
Method 3: The Cash Cannon (But Like, Responsibly)
Alright, let's face it, you might be here because time is money, and your reflexes haven't been the same since that rogue dodgeball incident in gym class. Here's the (slightly) less grindy option:
- The Show Shop: This in-game store lets you buy Stubs with real-world cash. Just remember, spend responsibly, folks. Buying enough Stubs to fill a stadium might leave your wallet looking emptier than the nosebleed seats.
Bonus Tip: The Art of Patience
The key to Stub success, my friends, is patience. Don't get impatient and overspend on that shiny new pitcher - he might end up throwing like a toddler chucking a tantrum. Play the market, grind strategically, and before you know it, you'll be rolling in Stubs like Scrooge McDuck after a particularly lucrative gold rush.
Now, go forth and build your dream team! Just remember, a good swing is always worth more than a big wallet (though a big wallet can certainly buy a lot of good swings...).