How to Rake in the Big Bucks (Virtually) with Sponsorships in MLB The Show 22: A Guide for the Cash-Strapped Franchise Owner (That's You)
Let's face it, running a baseball team is expensive. You've got grumpy superstars demanding megabucks, hot dog vendors with a bottomless ketchup habit, and the neverending battle against those pesky pigeons who keep using the outfield for their personal bathroom. That's where sponsorships come in, my friend. They're like magic money dispensers, except instead of pulling a rabbit out of a hat, you're plastering a logo for "Big Al's Discount Denture Emporium" across your third baseman's helmet.
Step 1: Unearthing the Sponsorship Goldmine (Because Apparently It's Buried Somewhere in the Menus)
First things first, you gotta find this sponsorship goodness. Head over to the Franchise menu, grab a metaphorical cup of lukewarm coffee (because let's be honest, that't the only kind that gets brewed in franchise offices), and navigate to the gear icon in the top right corner. This my friend, is the gateway to your financial salvation (or at least enough to buy a decent cooler for the aforementioned lukewarm coffee). Click that bad boy, and then sashay on over to "Unlockables" and then... "Sponsorships." See? I told you it was buried treasure!
Step 2: Become a Walking Billboard (Ethically, of Course)
Alright, alright, so you won't actually be walking anywhere. But you will be turning your team into a walking, (or rather, batting and pitching) billboard. Here's the fun part: choosing your sponsors! Do you want classic and reliable, like "Salty Snacks" plastered across your jerseys? Or maybe you're feeling a bit adventurous and want "Lawnmower Emporium" emblazoned across the outfield wall? The possibilities are endless, though I wouldn't recommend the "Extra Large Diapers" sponsorship for your star pitcher. Trust me.
There are a bunch of different sponsorship categories, each offering a chance to earn some extra cash. Jerseys, hats, batting helmets, even the dugout – no baseball real estate is safe from a good sponsorship deal (except the pitcher's mound, gotta keep that sacred).
Step 3: Picking the Perfect Sponsors (Because Not All Sponsors Are Created Equal)
Now, don't go slapping the first logo you see on your shortstop's cleats. Different sponsorships offer different payouts. You want the kind that reward you based on how your team actually performs. See a sponsor that coughs up cash for every home run? Perfect for your team of sluggers. Got a pitching staff that throws heat? Find a sponsor who loves strikeouts.
Pro Tip: There are also sponsorships that give you a flat fee per game. These are solid choices, especially if you're just starting out and your team isn't exactly setting the world on fire (figuratively, of course. Setting the world on fire is generally bad for baseball).
Step 4: Raking in the Moolah (Virtually) and Watching Your Bank Account Explode (Figuratively)
Alright, you've chosen your sponsors, your team is a walking advertisement, and it's game time! Now, all you gotta do is win (or at least put on a good show, that's good for marketing too, right?). Every home run, every stolen base, every win – it all adds up to cold, hard cash (well, stubs, but you get the idea).
Just head back to the sponsorship menu after the game to see your financial windfall. Treat yourself to a new bat for your star player, or maybe finally fix that leaky roof in the dugout. The possibilities are endless (as long as those possibilities involve spending stubs in the game).
So there you have it, the ultimate guide to using sponsorships in MLB The Show 22. Now go forth and conquer the world of baseball... or at least make enough stubs to buy a decent cup of coffee (not lukewarm, this time!).
