Getting the 99 OVR Red Diamond Signature Albert Pujols in MLB The Show 26 is a big deal for any Diamond Dynasty squad. But chasing him can feel daunting because you need to finish the entire National League (NL) Live Series Collection. The key is working smart—stacking your gameplay, free rewards, and market moves to unlock him efficiently without wasting Stubs.

1. Start with Free Cards & Early Boosts

Grab the Starter Program Pujols – Right away, claim the 81 OVR All-Star Albert Pujols from the Starter Program. It’s completely free and gives you an early edge for program requirements. Even though it’s a low-tier card, it’s handy for smaller challenges and moments while you build your squad.

Complete Launch Day Moments – Early spotlight Moments often reward legends and solid Gold cards like 86 OVR Garret Anderson. These aren’t sellable, but they help fill out your lineup and reduce the need to spend on lower-tier cards.

2. Stack Your Gameplay Grind

Don’t do everything in isolation. Multi-tasking across game modes saves time and accelerates your NL collection progress.

Replay Diamond Quest (DQ) – DQ repeatables are excellent for farming packs and generating Stubs. Selling duplicates is a reliable loop for early currency.

Farm Mini Seasons & Conquest – Focus Mini Seasons on pack rewards. Open everything immediately and sell or exchange any non-NL pulls to keep your resources moving toward your Pujols grind.

Use Event Modes Smartly – Events are great for player-specific or stat-targeted challenges. They give you the fastest XP and progress for focused goals, much faster than standard 9-inning CPU games.

3. Manage Stubs & Flip the Market

The full NL collection can cost over a million Stubs, so discipline is crucial.

Set Your Buying Targets – Identify the main gatekeepers like Shohei Ohtani first. Avoid buying random Diamonds until you reach your target thresholds.

Watch for Flash Sales – Community sales often drop expensive NL cards at steep discounts. These are prime times to buy or flip for profit.

Leverage Gold Exchanges – Use Gold card exchanges to upgrade your binder assets. Any American League pulls can be sold or converted into higher-tier items to fund NL Central, West, and East checklists efficiently.