The secret to winning Diamond Dynasty mode for free lies in these Team Affinity Cards. While working for these cards isn't fun, the rewards are worth the effort. We've selected the 10 most strategically valuable Team Affinity Cards based on current data and actual performance - please note that the following recommendations are ranked in no particular order.

1. Justin Martinez (Arizona Diamondbacks)

When bullpens depth was the biggest pain point in the early version, this Dominican pitcher's Sinker-Slider-Forkball combination was a timely relief. In particular, finding a quality reliever who can suppress the opposing hitter in the clutch will be the key to your continued success. Justin Martinez is a great tool - he has an absolute advantage in suppressing right-handed hitters and can make opponents frequently miss in the clutch.

2. Rollie Fingers (Milwaukee Brewers)

The iconic mustache pitcher returns with his historic pitch mix. Not only does Fingers have one of the strongest pitch combinations a relief pitcher can have, but his unconventional delivery and high pitch clutch rating make him a must-have for bullpens. He combines the vertical displacement of the sinker with the forkball, which is a challenge for both righty and lefty bats. Coupled with his stopper quirk, Rollie Fingers can freeze any crisis in an instant.

3. Andrew Miller (Cleveland Guardians)

Yes, this is another relief pitcher. But Andrew Miller has long been one of the best relief pitchers in MLB. This left-handed freak continues his dominance in reality - 117 Clutch rating with a unique low elbow delivery mechanism. In addition, his shocking sinker-slider-fastball combo also makes him a nightmare for left-handed hitters. Despite the low Control, it's not a big deal when Swings & Misses are the norm.

4. Babe Ruth (New York Yankees)

As one of the best power hitters in baseball history, it's impossible not to include Babe Ruth on this list. Babe's 85-rated card has strange hitting attributes, but this anomaly can be used as an advantage. Better Contact with left-handed pitching, and better Power against right-handed pitching, combined with his hitting quirks, give him the best hitting advantage in the game. It also makes this legendary DH with first base as a secondary position the core of the early lineup.

5. George Brett (Kansas City Royals)

As a textbook contact hitter, Brett can hit hits through the defense and is one of the most consistent hitters of all time. As a platoon third baseman, although his defensive stats are mediocre, his 47 speed allows him to save the day even when facing marginal balls. Like Ruth, Brett also has the best hitting quirks in the game, making him an ideal candidate for a platoon third baseman or DH.

6. Frank Thomas (Chicago White Sox)

In a meta dominated by left-handed sluggers, Big Hurt‘s right-handed hitting advantage is invaluable. If your lineup is in desperate need of a right-handed slugger, Frank Thomas is an excellent choice. From a power perspective, The Big Hurt is certainly more effective against left-handed pitchers, but his amazing balanced hitting attributes make him very solid against any pitcher. Coupled with Thomas's Dead Red, Breaking Ball Hitter, Fighter, First-Pitch Hitter and other skills, he is the ultimate answer to cracking the left-handed starting position.

7. Hank Thompson (San Francisco Giants)

This is a versatile player who can defend the third baseman, second base and either corner outfield position. He is good at hitting fastballs and driving in runs. Although his power attribute is average, his 73 Speed ​​and most of his fielding attributes over 80 are enough to build his unique value. A player like Hank Thompson who is proficient in everything can save us time and effort in the game.

8. Max Muncy (Los Angeles Dodgers)

Max Muncy is a great power hitter. His violent output of Power double 100+ and his solid defensive attributes make him a brilliant choice for a platoon bat, because he can hit a kill at any time! In addition, he can also provide a small captain's help for Dodgers, whose total score is less than ​​91, bringing more possibilities for players to match the lineup.

9. Craig Biggio (Houston Astros)

When most catchers are still trapped in bulky defensive positioning, Biggio breaks the rules with 88 Speed ​​and multi-position adaptability. He can play catcher and corner outfield, and is one of the stronger hitters in Team Affinity. While his defensive stats are a bit subpar and a little underwhelming, with his 88 speed, he should have enough power to make up for them in the outfield. His Blocking stats are a little lackluster, but his 89 Contact/85 Clutch combo is more than enough to make up for the occasional lapse on defense. If you keep him in the lineup and use MLB The Show 25 Stubs to get him to the next level, he'll be a force to be reckoned with.

10. Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies)

Kyle Schwarber is a lefty slugger. This DH has a lot of power, which, combined with his Table Setter quirk, makes him an ideal early lineup option. Once the game enters Parallel 3 phase, his Clutch will break the 80 mark, meaning he can also be a great fourth batter.

It's important to note that every team in Team Affinity is amazing and has its unique characteristics, so players not mentioned don't necessarily mean they're bad. Anyway, log in to MLB The Show 25 now and build your lineup with these TA stars!