Completing Team mlb the show stubsAffinity programs in MLB The Show 25 requires a strategic approach to maximize efficiency. Here are some methods to consider:

1. Select One or Two Team Affinity Programs

Focus on one or two Team Affinity programs to streamline your efforts. If you can fill your squad with players from a single team, concentrate on that team's program. If not, consider working on two programs simultaneously to maximize your progress.

2. Complete Starter Moments

Each Team Affinity program includes a starter Moment that rewards 5,000 Team Affinity points and unlocks a Silver card. Completing these Moments should be your first step to gain early progress and unlock valuable player cards.

3. Build a Team with Affinity Players 

After completing the starter Moment and unlocking the Silver card from the specific Team Affinity program, immediately place that player into your Diamond Dynasty lineup. As you progress through the program and unlock more cards — such as Gold and Diamond Jolt Series players — continue updating your squad with those new additions. This approach ensures you are gaining maximum Parallel XP with the relevant players, directly feeding progress back into the Team Affinity system.

One of the most efficient methods is to use a full roster made up of players from the Team Affinity program you are targeting. This is particularly useful when playing in stat-tracking modes like Mini Seasons or Conquest. Not only do you earn XP and Parallel levels for these players, but each stat you accumulate contributes toward the associated missions (e.g., team hits, home runs, and innings pitched).

4. Choose Your Game Mode Wisely

All progress in Team Affinity missions and XP tracking is tied to specific game modes. The best modes for fast progression are:

Mini Seasons – Classic: This offline mode lets you bring your entire Diamond Dynasty squad into short 3-inning games against CPU-controlled teams. These games are quick and allow you to farm stats easily without the pressure of online competition. Better yet, they count toward both Parallel XP and mission progress.

Conquest Maps: These strategy-based challenges offer excellent opportunities to complete multiple missions in one session. Each 3-inning game contributes toward innings, strikeouts, and other stats. You can also complete strongholds for additional rewards while progressing Team Affinity naturally.

Avoid spending too much time in Ranked or Events if your sole focus is Team Affinity, as these competitive modes might make it harder to rack up stats consistently, especially if you’re using lower-rated Affinity players.

5. Customize Stadiums and Difficulty

If you’re grinding stat-based missions in CPU-based modes, take advantage of stadium customization. Use a stadium like Blank Canvas, or create your own with the shortest possible fence distances — around 270 feet down the lines and 300 to center field. This significantly increases the likelihood of hitting home runs and racking up extra-base hits, which are common mission requirements.

Set the game to Rookie difficulty and aim for fast, stat-heavy games. Focused grinding on Rookie lets you maximize at-bats and accumulate Parallel XP for your Team Affinity cards much faster than you'd be able to in online matches.

6. Keep an Eye on Parallel XP Rewards

One of the most overlooked elements of Team Affinity is the importance of reaching certain XP milestones. For example:

Silver cards do not typically contribute much once earned but help you reach the 10,000-point tier when you use them.

Gold cards usually require 300 Parallel XP and unlock 10,000 Team Affinity points once that XP is achieved.

Diamond Jolt Series cards require 500 Parallel XP for a large point reward (10,000 points).

Make sure to rotate players once they hit their XP threshold. Don’t continue using a Gold card that has already granted its points — instead, sub it out for a different one in the same program to keep gaining rewards.

7. Stay Current with Content Drops

San Diego Studio frequently updates Team Affinity content. New missions, moments, and player cards are released periodically, which could dramatically accelerate your progress if leveraged early. Always check the “My Journey” tab and mission tracker in Diamond Dynasty to ensure you’re not missing limited-time or bonus opportunities.

Conclusion

Speeding through Team Affinity in MLB The Show 25 is all about preparation, roster optimization, and smart mode selection. By combining stat tracking in low-pressure modes like Mini Seasons and Conquest with a lineup full of Affinity program players, you’ll be stacking rewards faster than ever. Don’t forget to take advantage of Rookie difficulty, custom stadiums, and regular content drops to stay ahead of the curve.

The grind is still real — but with the right methods, you'll complete your Team Affinity goals faster and more efficiently, giving you access to powerful cards and building a top-tier Diamond Dynasty squad without spending a dime.