Now live is MLB The Show 26 3rd Inning Program. Based on player feedback, the development team has made adjustments to this season's reward path. Many players were unable to complete the previous Inning Program within the time limit, so this time around, XP requirements for all key rewards have been shifted forward, significantly lowering the barrier to completion.
The reward path features a wealth of content, ranging from usable player cards to numerous packs, and the boss rewards are particularly formidable. Below, we break down the specific rewards and how to unlock them.

MLB The Show 26 3rd Inning Program Reward Path
Here are all the rewards of 3rd Inning Program:
- 3,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 7,500: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
- 12,500: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 17,500: 500 Stubs
- 22,500: Jackie Robinson Day Deluxe Pack
- 27,500: 500 Stubs
- 35,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 42,500: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
- 50,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 57,500: 93 OVR 2nd Half Carlos Delgado
- 65,000: 750 Stubs
- 72,500: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
- 80,000: Candy Basket Deluxe Pack
- 90,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 100,000: Headliners pack
- 110,000: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
- 120,000: 750 Stubs
- 130,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 140,000: Cityscapes Deluxe Pack
- 150,000: 750 Stubs
- 160,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 175,000: Headliners Pack 5
- 190,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 205,000: 1,000 Stubs
- 215,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 220,000: 94 OVR Breakout Corbin Burnes
- 235,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 250,000: 1,000 Stubs
- 265,000: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
- 280,000: Headliners Pack 7
- 300,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 320,000: 1,500 Stubs
- 340,000: 85+ Live Series Pack
- 360,000: MLB The Show 26 pack
- 380,000: 2,000 Stubs
- 400,000: 3rd Inning Boss Choice Pack
Rewards Overview
The first player reward on this path is 93 OVR 2nd Half Carlos Delgado. His swing motion is widely adored, and he boasts one of the most visually impressive home run animations in the game.
The first boss-level reward, requiring 220,000 XP, is 94 OVR Breakout Corbin Burnes. His cards have always been formidable; the cutting angle on his cutter exceeds that of any other pitcher. Although his control attributes leave some room for improvement, his overall performance on the mound remains very solid.
Compared to previous Inning Programs, 85+ Live Series Pack and the final boss reward have been moved forward. At 340,000 XP, players can now claim an 85+ Live Series Pack, which is a huge boost for anyone working to complete their Live Series collection.
3rd Inning Boss Choice Packhas had its XP requirement lowered to 400,000 (it was 500,000 XP in the last program). Both bosses featured this time are fan-favorite stars.
95 OVR Francisco Lindor
Francisco Lindor is an outstanding switch hitter. Even though a wave of quality shortstops has recently emerged, he remains an ideal choice. This card is remarkably well-rounded, featuring solid speed and stealing ability.
Lindor's swing has excellent timing, his defense is stellar, and his contact boost comes into play nicely. With a Vision rating of 77 – just enough – ample power, and reliable fielding, the only shortcoming is his arm strength. The solution? Slot him at second base, where arm concerns disappear. Overall, this card is just as reliably excellent as ever.
95 OVR Juan Soto
If you prioritize pure hitting ability, Juan Soto is a great alternative. To handle the outfield, Soto needs a speed and defense boost; beyond his bat, his contributions elsewhere are quite limited.
You can place him in right or left field, or he becomes a candidate for the designated hitter spot. His 112 Clutch rating is particularly devastating in pvp matches.
How to Make Progress?
Like other XP programs, 3rd Inning Program is time-limited. Its reward path will close entirely on June 5, so you'll need to accumulate XP as quickly as possible before that deadline. If you miss out on 3rd Inning Boss Choice Pack, you can still trade MLB The Show 26 stubs on the player market for the two bosses, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor – but clearly, earning them for free is a far better deal.
During 3rd Inning Program, several missions offer bonus XP. The currently available XP missions are as follows:
- 3,750 XP: Land 10 cumulative hits in Conquest mode on any difficulty.
- 5,250 XP: Earn 500 PXP using any Cornerstone series player.
- 7,500 XP: Record 25 outs in Weekend Classic and/or Ranked Solo/Co-op games.
- 7,500 XP: Hit 10 home runs in any game mode on any difficulty.
- 7,500 XP: Steal 18 bases in any game mode on any difficulty.
The reduction of the final XP target to 400,000 is certainly welcome. And if the program had kept the feature from earlier seasons – such as Bobby Witt Jr. program's unclaimed XP carryover – you could have instantly gained an extra 20,000 XP boost.
That said, May Spotlight Program and Cornerstone Programs still contain large amounts of XP waiting to be collected. Completing the missions from just these two programs alone can provide 45,000 XP. If you work on these missions while playing the new Conquest map, you'll not only earn the map's completion XP but also naturally check off some of XP path's first-time reward missions.
Conquest map itself awards 3,700 XP, and Cornerstone-related missions grant another 5,250 XP – all you need is to put one or two Cornerstone players into your lineup.
Missions like the 10 home runs and 18 stolen bases can be completed organically as you play through Conquest map, each rewarding 7,500 XP.
All told, just by focusing on Conquest map and progressing through the various program missions, you can easily earn 70,000 XP or more. Add to that XP you naturally accrue just by playing, and you'll be able to advance roughly 20% of the reward path within a day or two. In short, simply play at your own pace, and you'll quickly claim all these rewards.
That wraps up the main details of MLB The Show 26 3rd Inning Program. Keep the time limit in mind – do not leave everything until the final stretch, or you may risk not obtaining every reward.







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