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Time Business News
4 days ago
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- Time Business News
EZG MLB The Show 25 Tutorial About How To Get May Spotlight Rewards? - Preview Of All Missions
MLB The Show 25 May Spotlight Program focuses on players who have performed well in May. By completing these tasks and earning points, players can unlock rewards for May Spotlight Program. Among these rewards, two 88 OVR Topps Now series cards and one 91 OVR Spotlight series card are worth noting. Besides Moments and Missions, players can also complete collection tasks, which can earn numerous points at a time, but require many MLB 25 stubs for sale to collect players. Missions Get 1,000 PXP with May Spotlight Drop 1 Get 350 PXP with Topps Now Kyle Manzardo Get 350 PXP with Topps Now Zach Agnos Get 5 extra-base hits with a player who is primarily a right fielder Get 12 Total Bases with a player who is primarily a center fielder Get 7 hits with a player who is primarily a third baseman Get 10 home runs with a Miami Marlins player Get 15 strikeouts with a Minnesota Twins pitcher Rewards 5 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 10 points: 88 OVR Topps Now Kyle Manzardo 15 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 20 points: 88 OVR Topps Now Zach Agnos 25 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 30 points: Ballin' is a Habit pack 35 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 40 points: 5,000 XP 45 points: May Spotlight pack Drop 1 50 points: 91 OVR Spotlight Kyle Stowers Kyle Stowers finally proved his worth this May, as he hit home runs against Dodgers and Athletics, earning him NL Player of the Week honors. In his recent game against the Angels, Kyle Stowers showed his best form in Marlins' loss. For this card, 91 OVR Spotlight Kyle Stowers ranks 35th among right fielders. He is a good left-handed hitter who is quite good at hitting pitches from the right, but he is quite bad at dealing with pitches from the left. Missions Get 1,000 PXP with May Spotlight Drop 2 Get 350 PXP with Topps Now Matthew Lugo Get 350 PXP with Topps Now Stephen Kolek Get 350 PXP with Spotlight Kyle Stowers Get 12 total bases with a player who is primarily a left fielder Get 5 extra-base hits with a player who is primarily a first baseman Get 10 strikeouts with a player who is primarily a starting pitcher Get 10 home runs with a Yankees player Get 24 total bases with a Cardinals player Rewards 5 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 10 points: 88 OVR Topps Now Matthew Lugo 15 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 20 points: 88 OVR Topps Now Stephen Kolek 25 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 30 points: Ballin' is a Habit pack 35 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 40 points: 5,000 XP 45 points: May Spotlight pack Drop 2 50 points: 91 OVR Spotlight Jasson Dominguez Jasson Dominguez had an exceptional May month, hitting three home runs in a single game. Although his overall batting average was low, his power and bat speed showed his incredible talent. Jasson Dominguez is a switch hitter, and this card shows that. The defensive stats are high, but there are no quirks, much like 91 OVR Spotlight Kyle Stowers, which limits the card's potential. Both of these guys are very good free outfielders and would be great options to have when building your team if you don't have enough stubs. Fortunately, you can also get a lot of MLB 25 stubs at EZG at a very low cost, without worrying about security and delivery. It will definitely give you a pleasant surprise. Missions Get 1,000 PXP with May Spotlight Drop 3 Get 350 PXP with Topps Now Mick Abel Get 350 PXP with Topps Now Moises Ballesteros Get 350 PXP with Spotlight Jasson Dominguez Complete 3 home runs with a player who is a primary first baseman Complete 12 total bases with a player who is a primary right fielder Complete 5 extra-base hits with a player who is a primary catcher Complete 10 extra-base hits with a Giants player Complete 24 total bases with a Reds player Rewards 5 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 10 points: 88 OVR Topps Now Mick Abel 15 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 20 points: 88 OVR Topps Now Moises Ballesteros 25 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 30 points: Ballin' is a Habit pack 35 points: MLB The Show 25 pack 40 points: 5,000 XP 45 points: May Spotlight pack Drop 3 50 points: 92 OVR Spotlight Wilmer Flores Recently, Wilmer Flores hit three home runs in a game, one of which was a grand slam. This earned his Team 8 points, giving San Francisco Giants a near-crushing victory. 92 OVR Spotlight Wilmer Flores is an almost perfect switch hitter, with both contact and power at the best level, which is why he only has one quirk but ranks 13th among first basemen. Although Rafael Palmeiro, worth about 4,500 stubs, is the 12th-ranked first baseman, the free card Wilmer Flores has a higher floor with excellent stats, and he will definitely not have any terrible performance, so Wilmer Flores is more useful in your team. The above are MLB The Show 25 May Spotlight missions and rewards. Most missions won't waste too much of your time, with Spotlight series of cards serving as both excellent hitters for your team and helping you complete collection missions. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Royals No.1 Prospect Jac Caglianone's Position Change Catches Attention
When the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals lineup was announced Thursday evening, fans were surprised to see a new player starting in right field. Kansas City Royals No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone got the start in right field for the Naturals. It was his first time playing outfield at the professional or college level. The sixth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft played first base and pitcher with the Florida Gators. With the big league club's outfield struggling at the plate this season, Caglianone's position change was a breath of relief for the Royals fan base. Advertisement "Fast tracking him to the majors with him at RF," one user wrote. "Way better than Renfroe already," another said. Hunter Renfroe is batting .164 with three RBI in 18 games this season. "Left-handed Aaron Judge." Another user commented. Known for his eye-popping exit velocity, Caglianone has been on a tear at the plate this season for Northwest Arkansas. He's slashing .284/.356/.500 with a team-leading four home runs and 20 RBI in 18 games. Caglianone went 2-for-2 off future Hall-of-Famer Clayton Kershaw - who was making a rehab start for the Tulsa Drillers - on Tuesday. Kansas City Royals first-round draft pick Jac Caglianone poses with his sister Samantha Medley-Imagn Images The 6-foot-5, 250-pound product has even swiped one bag for the Naturals. Advertisement 'If you go by 'MLB The Show,' I'm (a) 59,' he told the Kansas City Star regarding his speed. 'Not great, but not bad.' Outfield isn't completely unfamiliar to Caglianone, who played the position at Henry B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida. He's also been learning to play right field by working with Royals outfield and baserunning advisor Rusty Kuntz. Despite his success, and the Royals outfield struggles, it'd be surprise to see the 22-year-old Caglianone called up anytime soon. In 2021, Royals superstar Bobby Witt Jr. spent 61 games at Northwest Arkansas and another 63 at Triple-A Omaha before making his MLB debut on April 7, 2022. Advertisement Related: Royals No. 1 Prospect Bests Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw Related: Fans in Disbelief Over Royals No. 1 Prospect's Latest Feat
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Yankees Facing Major Giancarlo Stanton Problem Ahead of Trade Deadline
At this point, it doesn't feel wrong to suggest that the New York Yankees don't need Giancarlo Stanton, and Giancarlo Stanton doesn't need the New York Yankees. Luckily for the injury-plagued Stanton, he almost certainly won't have to worry about leaving the Bronx this summer—not unless he wants to leave, of course. Advertisement Counting this season, Stanton has three years and $86 million remaining on his deal. The Yankees (or any other team employing Stanton) also have an $18 million club option for 2028, though he'd still reap the benefits of a $10 million buyout. More importantly, Stanton has a full no-trade clause. Stanton also fits the qualification needed for a 10-and-5 player, meaning he's accrued 10 years of service time and spent the past five seasons with the same team. Why is this relevant? Suppose the Yankees wanted to trade Stanton this summer, clearing the role for Ben Rice to be the full-time DH or split reps with veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. What is easy in MLB The Show is essentially impossible in real life. New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo StantonDavid Dermer-Imagn Images Stanton must approve any trade, whether it's to the contending Los Angeles Dodgers or the downtrodden Colorado Rockies. The Yankees cannot simply dump Stanton's salary without him permitting that move. Advertisement The Yankees also have no reason to cut Stanton and absorb the rest of his contract. They're stuck with those three years and $66 million or four years and $86 million. When Stanton is in the lineup, he's remained a prolific home run hitter who mashed seven long balls across 62 postseason plate appearances last fall. It's also worth noting, though, that the Yankees made the playoffs in six of Stanton's first seven seasons despite him only playing at least 120 games twice. Stanton missed almost all of 2019 with biceps, knee, and quad issues, and he's yet to play a game this year while recovering from tennis elbow in both arms. He also missed parts of the last two seasons with lower body injuries. The Yankees regularly earn playoff berths without Stanton being a reliable presence, and they're yet to win a title since he joined the club. Barring something completely unexpected, Stanton is almost guaranteed to be a part of any upcoming ring ceremony—whether the Yankees want him in pinstripes or not. Related: Yankees Appear Close to Major Giancarlo Stanton Move After Injury Related: Paul Goldschmidt Quickly Forcing Yankees to Consider Risky Move
New York Times
14-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Overnight, Cubs prospect Moisés Ballesteros went from playing MLB The Show to being in The Show
CHICAGO — Moisés Ballesteros was playing MLB The Show on Monday when Triple-A Iowa manager Marty Pevey called to deliver the stunning news that left the Chicago Cubs prospect feeling like he should throw the controller in celebration and disbelief. After putting up video game numbers, Ballesteros was ticketed for Chicago and his major-league debut. His parents, Andry and Harry, had just traveled from Venezuela, expecting to watch their son play this week in Des Moines. Those plans changed when Cubs left fielder Ian Happ strained an oblique muscle, requiring a stay on the 10-day injured list that created an opening. Advertisement Looking for instant offense, the Cubs promoted Ballesteros, who has a stocky 5-foot-8 build, an innate understanding of the strike zone and a sweet left-handed swing. Overnight, he went from an online gamer to the designated hitter at Wrigley Field. 'He's got a gift to hit,' Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. That gift will need time to flourish, which is why it's so important that Ballesteros is getting this exposure in the middle of May, with a first-place team, in front of a roaring crowd of 38,083. He wasn't the star of Tuesday's 5-4 comeback win over the Miami Marlins, going 0-for-4 while hitting four groundballs, including an inning-ending double play with the bases loaded in the fourth. Through an interpreter, he acknowledged that he was 'a bit anxious' and 'the nerves got the better of me today.' But there is always tomorrow. And the value of experience was underlined by Justin Turner, who has almost as many years in professional baseball (20) as Ballesteros has years on this planet (21). Turner, who had entered the game as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning, lined a two-run, walk-off double into the left-field corner to complete the victory. Right now, the Cubs don't need Ballesteros to be the hero. 'Those are the moments that the big leagues offer, that this place offers,' Counsell said. 'They change you, right? They just do. They change all of us, right? Going through them more gets you a little more comfortable. I'm sure, tonight at home, he'll go over his feelings in those spots and get better the next time.' Offensively, Ballesteros has nothing left to prove at the Triple-A level, where he began this season by batting .368 with a .942 OPS and 50 hits in 34 games. That production against older and more experienced competition continued a trend that started in the Dominican Summer League and kept going in the Arizona Complex League, at Class-A affiliates and Double-A Tennessee, and in the Arizona Fall League. 'He's been the youngest player on his team for his whole career, and he's always been one of the better hitters,' Counsell said. 'It's impressive. Every year, you look up and you're saying, 'He's doing that at this age at that level.' You can't help but take notice.' 'New experience, new stadium, but it's the same goals.' Moises Ballesteros on his promotion to the big leagues.👇 — CHGO Cubs (@CHGO_Cubs) May 13, 2025 Ballesteros was the main attraction for the seven cameras that filmed his pregame media session in the home dugout. He answered questions from reporters in Spanish and English, a skill he picked up in the minor leagues while making a point to communicate with American teammates on and off the field, knowing that grounding would be particularly important for a catcher. Advertisement 'I don't really see myself as 'the young kid,'' Ballesteros said. 'When I was in the academy, I interacted with a lot of older players. I was around a lot of older players. I played against a lot of older players. So I just associated myself as being like them. I never really thought of myself as a young kid.' Though 'it's possible' that Ballesteros could get some innings behind the plate during this homestand against the Marlins and Chicago White Sox, Counsell said 'that wasn't the intent of calling him up.' Essentially, Ballesteros could get a weeklong audition at DH while Happ recovers. Ballesteros, though, will shadow catchers Miguel Amaya and Carson Kelly, to absorb parts of the team's game-planning system. 'He's going to participate in all pregame meetings with the starter and the catcher,' Counsell said. 'That's a little added benefit. I don't see this as the time when we're going to see a lot of catching duties. This, hopefully, is a little week that he gets to sit in and understand (what we do) so that when he does (catch), he's a little more prepared.' Counsell's larger point about Ballesteros' development is that he simply hasn't played that many professional games at catcher (254), meaning he needs more reps before the organization can draw any conclusions about his defensive future. Besides, if Ballesteros gets comfortable and rakes, the Cubs can figure out the rest later. 'Wrigley Field is amazing,' Ballesteros said. 'It's a new experience, a new stadium, but it's the same goals.' And what are those goals? Ballesteros did not hesitate, answering in English: 'To stay here in The Show.'
New York Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Knicks' Mikal Bridges has mastered adversity: Video games, bullying and friendship
BOSTON — Mikal Bridges finds solace in front of a television screen: a game controller gripped by his gangly fingers, a headset sitting on his waves and his best friend in the NBA in his ear. For months, Bridges and Knicks teammate Cam Payne had been playing the recently resurrected College Football 25. Lately, though, Bridges has been playing MLB The Show. He's a big-time baseball fan. Bridges' patented 3-point celebration — three fingers extended, a head bobble and his tongue out — rips off the San Diego Padres, who used to point at the dugout and do a head turn when they got an extra-base hit. This is how Bridges escapes the wild world he was thrust into last summer. 'We're probably going to play the game tonight,' Payne, who signed a one-year deal last summer, joining his old Phoenix Suns teammate and friend, told The Athletic . 'He does the same for me. When I first came to the team, when I signed, I told him I need him to keep me grounded, with however the situation is going to go. He said, 'I need the same thing.'' Just a bridge — no pun intended — separates the subdued and uneventful place he previously called home and the pressurized and suffocating place where he now resides. Bridges was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks for five first-round picks, a haul that gets brought up every time he opens social media after a bad game. Bridges entered a Knicks organization at the same time expectations skyrocketed. His arrival boosted the excitement. It feels like everything Bridges does is under a microscope because of what he was traded for, as if he determined his own value. Bridges, though, throughout an up-and-down season, has mastered adversity at every turn. The latest example came Wednesday night in Boston, when he scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, after laying a goose egg in the game's previous 36 minutes, to help New York overcome another 20-point deficit and win 91-90 to take a 2-o lead over the defending NBA champions. He had the game-clinching steal when the Celtics had a chance to win on the final possession. In Game 1, Bridges' 3 late in an overtime win propelled New York forward. He made just 2 of 12 shots before then. Bridges followed that make with a flying steal in front of his bench, then ripped the ball out of Jaylen Brown's arms to end the game. BRIDGES BARRAGE IN THE 4TH 😤 — NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) May 8, 2025 No one is thinking about those draft picks now. The Knicks have the Celtics on the ropes. Bridges is largely why, and so is Payne, who is the former's personal hype man. These two are Chuck D and Flava Flav in a Knicks uniform. Payne cusses out Bridges when he's not playing well. He did it again going into the fourth quarter. 'I can't tell ya'll what I said,' Payne said, laughing. 'After the season.' When most scrutinized this season, Bridges has overcome the peripheral noise. For the first few months, all basketball fans outside of New York heard was that the guy New York had traded five firsts for was struggling and the Knicks might have set themselves back. Then, on Christmas Day, the unofficial start of the NBA season, Bridges scored 41 points in a win over the Spurs with the whole world watching. It was as if fake news had littered everyone's feeds through October and November. 'Get your damn apology forms out,' Knicks teammate Josh Hart said after Bridges' performance on Christmas. 'I'll be collecting them next game.' In March, with the Knicks on the road in Portland, a weird situation took place between Bridges and head coach Tom Thibodeau. During the shoot-around before the game, Bridges was asked about the starters' high minutes. With his answer, Bridges became the first player under Thibodeau to publicly suggest it might be too much and said he and his coach discussed the latter's reliance on the starting group. Later that day, Thibodeau refuted the claim that he and Bridges had discussed the topic. The two had a closed-door meeting before the game. It made for an awkward day that had Knicks faithful locked into the first drama-filled moment of the season. Bridges responded with a game-high 33 points and a buzzer-beating 3 in overtime as time expired. When you ask the people who know Bridges best, his ability to overcome adverse situations isn't surprising. If you haven't heard, Jalen Brunson and Hart were also teammates with Bridges in college at Villanova, where they were national champions. The program under head coach Jay Wright was as much of a challenge in mental toughness as it was in physicality. Players were pushed to their limits. Many young players had to prove they belonged before they could even touch the floor. 'Going back to our days in college, the way we practiced and prepared for games, it was more mental than anything,' Brunson said. 'Then, when you get to the game situations, you've practiced it and been prepared for it. When you do that at a young age and have that in your repertoire going into a professional career, you have that in your back pocket. 'He has the ability to block out the noise.' Bridges started his college career at Villanova as a redshirt and on the scout team. Hart was an elder statesman and hated practicing in college. He still does in the NBA. To get the most out of Hart during those sessions, members of the Wildcats coaching staff would have to say things to trigger him. Bridges, who was often matched up with Hart in practice, was often the target of his anger and frustration with the mind games the coaches played. 'He was a bully when I first got to campus,' Bridges, the younger of the two by almost 18 months, said. 'I had nothing wrong with him. He didn't like me at the beginning. There might have been a little fear of a 6-foot-6 lanky kid who was looking pretty solid. I think he had a little fear factor.' Hart's bullying, though, got the best out of Bridges. 'Josh used to terrorize Mikal early on,' Villanova assistant coach Ashley Howard told The Athletic . 'Mikal wasn't physically where he eventually got, and Josh is Josh. The Josh Hart you guys see now, he was that from Day 1. He was fierce, tough, nasty and a competitor. Lo and behold, what ends up happening is that you get a Mikal Bridges who is a young freshman and was committed the whole year to improving his body, doing skill work and watching film. His game day was practice. His game day was against Josh Hart, this dude who we all knew was the toughest and nastiest on the floor. He made Mikal better.' Bridges hasn't been perfect as a Knick. Yet, the move still feels justified, especially now. New York is two wins away from its first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years. Winning is what's most important, and Bridges keeps finding ways to contribute to that in the sport's tensest situations. The hate toward Bridges has often been loud. The praise deserves to be even louder — so he can hear it through his headset. (Photo of Mikal Bridges and Jayson Tatum: David Butler II / Imagn Images)
