MLB The Show 25 Cover Athletes and Release Date Revealed

MLB The Show 25 is set to launch on March 18, 2025, featuring an exciting lineup of young stars gracing the cover. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, and Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson will make history as the first trio of athletes to appear on the game’s cover. This marks a significant moment for the popular baseball video game as MLB The Show celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025.

While a full reveal of MLB The Show 25 is still on the horizon, early details have already sparked excitement. According to the game’s PlayStation Store description, the latest installment will introduce updates to its Road to the Show mode, allowing players to take their careers from high school all the way to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The highly anticipated title will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, bringing another year of immersive baseball action with new features and gameplay enhancements.

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For two decades, MLB The Show has captured the excitement of baseball, bringing fans closer to the game with innovation, realism, and unforgettable gameplay. To honor this milestone, San Diego Studio and PlayStation Studios have chosen three of baseball’s young stars to grace the cover—each representing the next generation of the sport. By selecting three young, dynamic talents, MLB The Show 25 is celebrating the past while looking toward the future of baseball. These cover stars represent the excitement and evolution of the sport, making them the perfect choices to usher in the next chapter of the franchise’s legacy. As MLB The Show 25 gears up for its highly anticipated release, fans can look forward to more details about gameplay innovations, new features, and special anniversary content that will further enhance the gaming experience.

MLB The Show 25 Release Date and Cover Athletes

• Release date: March 18, 2025
• Cover athletes: Paul Skenes, Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson

At just 23 years old, Cincinnati Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz is quickly becoming one of baseball’s most electrifying talents. In 2024, he led the majors in stolen bases with 67 while also showcasing power, blasting 25 home runs and driving in 76 runs. Baltimore Orioles standout Gunnar Henderson, 23, has already built an impressive resume. After capturing American League Rookie of the Year honors in 2023, he followed up with an outstanding 2024 season, finishing in the Top 5 of AL MVP voting. Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, 22, took the baseball world by storm in 2024, winning National League Rookie of the Year and finishing third in the NL Cy Young race. In just 23 starts, Skenes posted an 11-3 record with a dominant 1.97 ERA and 170 strikeouts in 133 innings. These three star MLB players follow in the footsteps of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the cover star of MLB The Show 24.

With MLB The Show 25 celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary, expectations are high for another leap forward in sports gaming, specifically MLB-focused video games. As the release date approaches, fans can look forward to even more details about the game’s mechanics, new modes, and potential surprises that will shape this milestone edition.

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Forge your baseball dreams in MLB® The Show™ 25 – the definitive baseball journey, powered by you.

Ignite your passion and build your very own path to greatness—from high school all the way to the Hall of Fame! Along the way, connect with iconic baseball stars in fan-favorite modes – updated with new ways to play. MLB® The Show™ 25 is built by baseball fans, for baseball fans.

This lovingly crafted entry in the series comes complete with a comprehensive suite of gameplay and quality-of-life enhancements. All this, designed from the ground up to get you to the action faster.

Franchise

MLB The Show

Released

March 18, 2025

Publisher(s)

Sony Interactive Entertainment