Nathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsMLB The Show 26 Review (PS5)
Published 3/26/2026
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 3/17/2026
MLB The Show 26
Step up and take control of how you leave your mark in the most immersive MLB The Show yet. Discover improved Road To The Show mechanics, deeper Franchise experiences, thrilling Diamond Dynasty modes, enhanced customization options, and true-to-life on-field action.
- Developer
- SIE San Diego Studio
- Publisher
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
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Critic avg
75
26 scored reviews
Total coverage
26
All coverage currently scored
Score range
55–90
Lowest to highest scored review
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 75 across 26 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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26 included scored reviews
90–1002 reviews · 8%
80–8911 reviews · 42%
70–798 reviews · 31%
Below 705 reviews · 19%
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Victor Tan
Checkpoint GamingMLB The Show 26 Review – The tough pitch
Published 3/26/2026
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60
-15 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalMarco Ravetto
The Games MachineMLB The Show 26 | Recensione | The Games Machine
Published 3/24/2026
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85
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalRhett Waselenchuk
COGconnectedMLB The Show 26 Review – Perfect Swings, Imperfect Package
Published 3/23/2026
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65
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Walter
TestingBuddiesMLB The Show 26 im Test: Ein Spiel um den Sieg?
Published 3/23/2026
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85
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Read originalMarc-Antoine Bergeron Cote
Geeks & ComPublished 3/23/2026
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70
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalKyle Foley
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘MLB The Show 26’ Doesn’t Need To Reinvent The Wheel
Published 3/22/2026
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85
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Read originalJake Valentine
DualShockersMLB The Show 26 Review: A Regular Season MVP That Falls Apart When It Matters
Published 3/21/2026
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75
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Read originalGabriel Moss
IGNMLB The Show 26 Review
Published 3/21/2026
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60
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalStuart Glover
GamingBoltMLB The Show 26 Review – The Numbers Don’t Lie
Published 3/20/2026
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90
+15 vs critic avg
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