MLB The Show 24 March to October Beginner's Guide

While some players will want to dig deep nuancing the intricacies of Franchise Mode, diving into MLB The Show 24 March to October brings some of that same fun in a far more streamlined experience. For players looking to get the most out of Team Affinity in Diamond Dynasty, running through March to October becomes a must for unlocking new cards.

Bringing its own unique challenges, we'll break down everything players need to know about March to October in MLB The Show 24. If you're not sure how to get started on the path to a World Series victory, this MLB The Show 24 March to October beginner's guide will help chart that path.

MLB The Show 24: Best Team in March to October

If you're aiming for success and that coveted World Series win at all costs, your March to October team selection should be among the top-ranked favorites. Teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies boast some of the best rosters in the game, and in March to October you won't have to bother with keeping their massive contracts and budgets in check.

If you're working on Team Affinity, check your progress in Diamond Dynasty to see which division is best to focus on. While the expectations will be higher with top teams, the benefits of their higher MLB The Show 24 ratings give you a much higher chance of being able to reach and win the World Series.

Unfortunately, the Diamond Dynasty link means custom rosters are not usable in March to October like they are in Franchise and Road to the Show. If you're looking to use a Custom Team, you'll still be earning Team Affinity rewards based on the team you're replacing with your own creation.

Players using a Custom Team should also be extremely careful in making sure all team details are correct before beginning a March to October save in MLB The Show 24. Only your Stadium Assignment can be changed after save creation, so everything else including minute uniform details cannot be changed without making a new save.

Difficulty is ultimately up to your own preference, and those seeking rewards should be careful not to push too hard for a difficulty you can't win on. Everything from Veteran on down nets the same Team Affinity bonus. Those used to playing on Veteran or Rookie in Diamond Dynasty should be careful about using anything lower than those, as playing on them for a full March to October save could wreck your hitting timing when you return to a higher difficulty later on.

March to October Tips & Tricks

Once you've got everything in place, March to October challenges players by dropping them into important key moments throughout the season. For the most part, you'll be locked in and only able to play each moment as things progress. March to October disables the ability to simulate games, including the in-game Quick Manage, so you'll have to lean on your own skills.

Between games, you can adjust the team lineups, pitching rotation, and your team plans in trade management. While you can't propose direct trades like in Franchise Mode, after setting your outlook for the year you'll be approached multiple times in the season with potential trade opportunities. You'll have to judge these on a case by case basis, but if a highly rated player is offered they'll usually be worth the trade.

Your scouting staff will be established early, and in general it's good to have at least one high efficiency and high discovery scout, then at least one focused on pitchers and one focused on position players. Automating this will definitely speed things up, but carefully scouting throughout the season will give you much better odds of pulling a huge prospect in the draft.

While most key moments throughout your season will see you entering a full game, some are player-locked similar to how you'd experience Road to the Show or Moments in Diamond Dynasty. These often have a player boost available should you perform well, but falling short in some of those shouldn't make or break your season.

After the season wraps up and you've faced crushing defeat or secured a World Series championship, players have the option to take the March to October save into Franchise Mode. If you wanna stick to March to October, MLB The Show 24 then puts players in a multi-stage offseason as you pursue free agents before kicking off the new season to restart this process.