Unlocking MLB The Show 26 Chipper Jones Made Easy

If you’re aiming to add the 94 OVR Spotlight Series Chipper Jones to your Diamond Dynasty squad in MLB The Show 26, the quickest way is by completing the April Retro Lightning Collection. This requires collecting 16 Spotlight Series player cards released throughout April. Here’s how to get him without wasting time or Stubs.

Step 1: Grind the April Spotlight Programs

The core of unlocking Chipper is finishing the five April Spotlight Drops in Diamond Dynasty. Play through these programs to earn unsellable Spotlight cards and XP rewards that contribute directly to the collection.

• Intermediate Rewards: Reaching 10 collected cards in this collection gives you a 93 OVR Jose Soriano, which counts toward the 16 cards needed for Chipper.
• Free Spotlight Packs: Complete the April Showcase Event to earn up to four extra Spotlight Packs through its XP reward path.

Progressing through Drop 5’s XP path guarantees at least one card eligible for Chipper’s collection, so make sure you push to the end.

Step 2: Fill Gaps With the Marketplace

There are 18 total Spotlight cards, but only 16 are needed. This gives you room to skip the two most expensive cards, usually the hardest-to-pull ones.

If you missed any early drops or got unlucky with your packs, use the Community Marketplace to buy the remaining Spotlight cards with Stubs. This method is faster than grinding forever and lets you lock Chipper into your collection without frustration.

Other Versions of Chipper Jones

Depending on your squad needs, you might consider alternative versions of Chipper:

• 87 OVR “Last Ride” Diamond: A lower-rated card that is easy to pick up from the Marketplace.
• Legend Starter Pack: If you purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 26, Chipper could be chosen as your starter Legend.

Following this method keeps your grind efficient, maximizes free rewards, and guarantees you’ll unlock Chipper Jones for your Diamond Dynasty lineup quickly.