Detroit Tigers
Strong offensive boosts: +10 Contact, Power, Clutch, Reaction
Players like Willie Castro feel Beltrán-tier with MLB The Show 25 Stubs boosts
Pitching is weaker, but offense carries the squad
Milwaukee Brewers
Fun offensive core: Yelich, Hiura, Adames
Pitching depth is limited; best used as a hybrid squad
Houston Astros
Balanced lineup with Brian Dubón and Craig Biggio captains
Solid roster depth
Atlanta Braves
Austin Riley and Tom Glavine’s captain combo is strong
Versatile lineup with reliable pitching core
Theme Team Pitfalls — Who Got the Short End?
Not every team saw major improvements. Some squads struggle to justify theme team builds:
Chicago Cubs: Nico Hoerner’s boosts focus on fielding, BB/9, and vision—stats less impactful than power/contact. Key players like Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow Armstrong don’t benefit enough to justify a build.
Washington Nationals: Two hitter captains offer only average boosts, and cheap MLB The Show 25 Stubs the roster lacks depth under the 95 overall limit.
