The Cityscape update gave us more than new cards. It also opened up a few real ways to make MLB stubs again, which is great news if your squad is still running on budget bats and wishful thinking.

Right now, the three methods worth focusing on are Cityscape Diamond Quest, Mini Seasons Cityscape PXP farming, and the Silver-to-Gold exchange. None of these require buying expensive packs, and that is exactly why they matter for no-money-spent players.

• Best Stub Making Methods Right Now
• Method 1: Cityscape Diamond Quest
• Diamond Quest Profit Snapshot
• How to Play It Efficiently
• When to Skip Diamond Quest
• Method 2: Mini Seasons Cityscape PXP Farm
• Mini Seasons Setup
• Is Mini Seasons Worth It?
• Method 3: Silver-to-Gold Exchange
• Exchange Checklist
• Best Way to Use Exchanges
• Best Method by Player Type
• When to Stop Farming
• Quick Stub Plan
• FAQ
• What is the best stub making method in MLB The Show 26 right now?
• Is Diamond Quest worth playing on higher difficulty?
• What lineup should I use for Diamond Quest?
• Are Mini Seasons still good for making stubs?
• Is the Silver-to-Gold exchange profitable?
• What is the best method for no-money-spent players?
• Should I sell Diamond Quest rewards immediately?
• Summary

The key is knowing which method fits your skill level, how much time you have, and when the market stops making the grind worth it.

↖ Best Stub Making Methods Right Now

Here is the quick version before we go deeper.

If you can win consistently, Diamond Quest is the best active method. If you want something easier, Mini Seasons is safer. If you enjoy the market, exchanges can be great in the background.

↖ Method 1: Cityscape Diamond Quest

Cityscape Diamond Quest is the strongest stub method when the reward cards are selling high. The key rewards to watch are Michael Young and Dave Parker.

At the time this method became popular, both cards were around 19,000 stubs. After the marketplace tax, that is roughly 17,000 stubs per card.

↖ Diamond Quest Profit Snapshot

That is strong value, especially because it does not rely completely on pack luck.

↖ How to Play It Efficiently

The best Diamond Quest strategy is simple: drag bunt, steal, score one run, and pitch clean.

In our experience, Diamond Quest is much faster when you stop trying to hit bombs and focus on getting one reliable run. It is not pretty baseball, but it makes stubs.

↖ When to Skip Diamond Quest

If you cannot win on higher difficulty or your runs take too long, the hourly profit drops fast.

Diamond Quest is only great when you can repeat it quickly.

↖ Method 2: Mini Seasons Cityscape PXP Farm

Mini Seasons is the easier method. The reward loop is built around earning 10,000 PXP with Cityscape players for a Deluxe Cityscape Pack.

This is more random than Diamond Quest because packs can be cold, but it is low-stress and also helps with XP, missions, and parallel progress.

↖ Mini Seasons Setup

If you hit well on Rookie, you can build PXP quickly. Home runs are especially useful because one swing can add plate appearance, hit, run, RBI, and home run value.

↖ Is Mini Seasons Worth It?

Mini Seasons is best when you want to grind without sweating every pitch. If Diamond Quest feels too intense, this is the safer route.

↖ Method 3: Silver-to-Gold Exchange

The Silver-to-Gold exchange can be profitable when silver cards are cheap and gold cards still hold value. This usually happens after content drops because packs flood the market.

The nice part is that you can do exchanges while playing another mode, especially through the companion app.

↖ Exchange Checklist

If the exchange cost is low enough, this method can quietly stack stubs. If prices move against you, stop immediately.

↖ Best Way to Use Exchanges

Use exchanges as a side method, not always your main grind.

This method is not glamorous, but it works when the math is right.

↖ Best Method by Player Type

Not every player should farm the same way. The best method is the one you can repeat without wasting time.

If you are no-money-spent, I would start with Diamond Quest while prices are high, then use exchanges in the background. When you need a break, rotate into Mini Seasons.

↖ When to Stop Farming

The biggest mistake is grinding a method after the profit disappears. Stub methods are only good while the market supports them.

Always check prices before committing an hour. The market changes quickly after new content drops.

↖ Quick Stub Plan

Here is the route I'd follow right now.

This gives you active profit, background market value, and a backup offline grind.

↖ FAQ

↖ What is the best stub making method in MLB The Show 26 right now?

Cityscape Diamond Quest is the best active method if Michael Young and Dave Parker are still selling for strong prices. Efficient players can make around 34K–42K stubs per hour before counting pack rewards.

↖ Is Diamond Quest worth playing on higher difficulty?

Yes, if you can win consistently. The method depends on fast clears. If you lose often, Mini Seasons will be better for your time.

↖ What lineup should I use for Diamond Quest?

Use players with high speed and high drag bunt. Put your most reliable bunters at the top, steal aggressively, and bunt runners home.

↖ Are Mini Seasons still good for making stubs?

Yes, but they are more pack-dependent now. The 10,000 Cityscape PXP repeatable reward can be useful, especially if you play on Rookie with a Cityscape-heavy lineup.

↖ Is the Silver-to-Gold exchange profitable?

It can be profitable when silver cards are cheap and gold card values stay high. Always calculate the exchange cost before doing it in bulk.

↖ What is the best method for no-money-spent players?

Diamond Quest plus Silver-to-Gold exchanges is the best mix. Diamond Quest gives direct rewards, while exchanges can create extra value in the background.

↖ Should I sell Diamond Quest rewards immediately?

Usually yes if prices are still high. Reward cards often fall as more players complete the mode and list them on the market.

↖ Summary

The best stub-making setup after the Cityscape update is simple: farm Diamond Quest while Michael Young and Dave Parker are expensive, use Silver-to-Gold exchanges when the market allows it, and play Mini Seasons when you want a relaxed PXP grind.

For most no-money-spent players, Diamond Quest is the top priority because it gives sellable rewards without pack gambling. Just remember that every method depends on timing. Check prices, protect your margins, and stop grinding when the market no longer pays enough.