A brand-new Cover Athlete Program featuring Elly De La Cruz headlines the content on this Friday in MLB The Show 25. We got some other goodies as well, but this is a bit more of a primer for next week's massive content featuring the April Spotlight program as well as the new 3rd Inning.
Elly De La Cruz Cover Athlete Program
Complete Moments and Stat Missions, including optional Elly-only tasks, to rack up 44 program stars and unlock a free 90 overall Elly De La Cruz.
The card is legit. Max Speed and Stealing, with 95 Fielding, 99 Arm Strength, and 87 Reaction—this switch-hitting shortstop is tailor-made for Diamond Dynasty rosters and will almost certainly become one of the most-rostered cards in Ranked.
Rewards include the 90 OVR De La Cruz, XP, and Show Packs.
It's easy to look at this card and want the hitting attributes to be juicier, but this is still one of the best SS in the game and it's free with a little grinding. The 3B eligibility also means you can potentially slot him at 3B, which I may very well do and pair him with Bobby Witt Jr.
I've always enjoyed Elly's swing, and the switch-hitting and 99 Speed are very enticing. Third-Base has been a bit of a rotating cast for me this year, including the Live Series Elly at 3B.
This gives me a clean upgrade while still using a player I enjoy using.
Fun profit!
May Flowers Diamond Quest Map
We're also treated to a new Diamond Quest map that features two new 90 overall rewards in the Epic tier - Josh Jung and Adam Ottavino.
This is another solid pair of rewards just for playing one of the best game modes within Diamond Dynasty.
- Josh Jung – An offensive powerhouse at third base, Jung murders left-handed pitching and brings solid all-around hitting with 92 Clutch and 81 Power vs RHP. Defensively, he sports 85 Fielding, 84 Reaction, and a strong arm, making him a very reliable defender.
- Adam Ottavino – With a goofy windup, elite Break, and the Sinker/Cutter/Sweeper trinity, this version of Ottavino will slot easily into any bullpen. He very well can hold down a permanent spot in your bullpen all year and is typically a go-to Diamond Dynasty reliever.
Chicago White Sox City Connect
Also dropping today is the Chicago White Sox City Connect Conquest map.
This latest map introduces one of the most hyped City Connect jerseys to date—a Chicago Bulls-inspired White Sox uniform that is absolute fire. Completing the Conquest map will earn you the jersey alongside a stash of other rewards.
I recently spent considerable time "rebranding" my DD squad with new custom jerseys, but even I might take this for a spin. A very cool jersey that gets unlocked with extra goodies is always a good time.
Closing Thoughts
Next week is primed to be a sizable week of content, but that doesn't mean we were left out to dry today. On top of the first roster update that produced eight new Live Series Diamonds, we get a free 90 overall Elly with a quick grind attached. We also get some very interesting rewards in Jung and Ottavino attached to the Diamond Quest, and we can play all this content wrapped in the new Bulls-inspired City Connects.
What are you doing first this weekend? Let us know in the comments!
Cory Wayne Dell
Cory has been writing about all things baseball and gaming since 2022 and has been featured at Operation Sports as well as cited by Forbes. Cory is also a multi-instrumentalist and founder of the band Cargocastle. Cargocastle's latest single, "Truth and Reconciliation," is available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms. Cory is also the author of Shadow of a Monster, a personal memoir currently seeking publication.
