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MLB The Show 23 Topps Now Program explained and top players

Updated: Aug 2, 2023 3:04 pm
MLB The Show 23 Topps Now Program explained and top players

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MLB The Show 23 has been out for a few months, which means players have been completing sets and earning cards for their Diamond Dynasty lineups for some time now. Many of them might be Topps Now cards, which is a special and fan-favorite set. What does it entail and what cards are in it?

If you’re interested in reading more about MLB the Show 23, check out a guide on Diamond Dynasty, how to slide effectively, and player ratings for all teams. 

What is Topps Now MLB the Show 23?

Topps is a baseball trading card company, and perhaps the most notable. They put out cards all the time and they have partnered with MLB the Show to do just that but on a virtual landscape. The program is designed to celebrate special moments that active players have experienced over the course of the season in new packs. 

For example, Domingo German got a Topps Now Program card after he threw a perfect game this year. Other player milestones and feats get immortalized in a similar fashion. 

What are the best Topps Now cards?

There are several good Topps Now cards available in MLB the Show 23. Naturally, they’re all in the 90 overall range because to do these feats that the program celebrates requires a good player. Here are some of the best:

  • Domingo German, SP- Yankees (95 Overall)
  • Dominic Fletcher, CF – Diamondbacks (95 Overall)
  • Chris Bassitt, SP – Blue Jays (95 Overall)
  • José Caballero, 2B – Mariners (95 Overall)
  • Luis García, SP – Nationals (95 Overall)
  • Ryan Mountcastle, 1B – Orioles (95 Overall)
  • Eduardo Rodríguez, SP – Tigers (95 Overall)
  • Zach Wheeler, SP – Phillies (95 Overall)
  • Seiya Suzuki, RF – Cubs (95 Overall)
  • Jarren Duran, CF – Red Sox (95 Overall)
  • Braxton Garrett (SP) – Marlins (95 Overall)
  • Jordan Walker, LF – Cardinals (95 Overall)
  • Emmet Sheehan, SP – Dodgers (95 Overall)
  • Spencer Torkelson, 1B – Tigers (95 Overall)
  • Andrew Abbot, SP – Reds (95 Overall)
  • Jace Peterson, 2B – Athletics (95 Overall)
  • Reese Olson, SP – Tigers (95 Overall)
  • Giancarlo Stanton, RF- Yankees (95 Overall)

Players from the Twins, Braves, Padres, Astros, Giants, Guardians, White Sox, Rangers, Rockies, Brewers, Mets, and so many others have Topps Now Program cards. 

There are also fun cards to honor unique moments. For example, there is a Topps Now Program card for Isiah Kiner-Falefa that was released after he pitched in relief. He’s an infielder and was brought in to end a blowout. He received a 92 OVR relief pitcher card as a reward.


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