A handful of details onMLB The Show 21have been revealed already, including this year’s cover athlete andthe various special editions of the gamethat will be available. The one thing that hasn’t been touched on, however, is where each team will rank among the rest.
It’s become a yearly tradition to make predictions on which team will be the best and which will be the worst, and after a shortened 2020 season and an offseason that shifted rosters up quite a bit, there’s sure to be a change inthe ratings fromMLB The Show 20. Taking last year’s version of the game and these roster changes into consideration, here are some predictions on each team’s ratings forMLB The Show 21.
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Arizona Diamondbacks - 74 Overall
As far as their rating in the previous installment ofThe Showis concerned, the Diamondbacks don’t have the same level of talent as the Yankees or the Padres. That being said, they still have some stars in the form of Ketel Marte, Zac Gallen, and veteran pitcher Madison Bumgarner to keep their overall rating up.
Atlanta Braves - 80 Overall
The Braves are a team that show a commendable level of consistency, and it would only be appropriate that their overall rating reflects that. With 2020 NL MVP Freddie Freeman on their team, as well as names like Ronald Acuna Jr. and Max Fried, it only makes sense that they’d rank among the highest teams in this year’s game.
Baltimore Orioles - 73 Overall
The Orioles didn’t have the best 2020 season, and they haven’t made many offseason moves in their favor, so their rating inMLB The Show 21is likely to reflect that.
Boston Red Sox - 77 Overall
Boston has made some pretty exciting acquisitions over the postseason, most notably Kike Hernandez and Adam Ottavino. Those pickups alone are sure to bolster their lineup and their position inThe Show’s ratings. As long as the team stays true totheir ban onFortnitein the clubhouse, they should be in good shape.
Chicago White Sox - 78 Overall
The White Sox have been proving to be one of many teams to watch as of late, and with guys like Tim Anderson and the recently signed Liam Hendricks on the team, it’s no wonder why.
Chicago Cubs - 77 Overall
Perhaps one of the most surprising developments from this offseason was when longtime Dodger’s outfielder Joc Pederson signed with the Cubs on a one year deal. Although this was a great pickup, the team did lose all-star pitchers Yu Darvish and Jon Lester, so their ratings might not be bolstered too much.
Cincinatti Reds - 77 Overall
Although the Reds did lose Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer in free agency, they have some talent where it counts. They’ll likely be another one of those teams that falls in the middle of the road when it come to the game’s ratings.
Cleveland Indians - 78 Overall
Cleveland suffered some loses in free agency by losing Brad Hand and Carlos Carrasco, but they still have one of the best pitchers in the league in Shane Bieber. There’s still enough talent on the team that should ensure their rating stays one or two points above the rest.
Colorado Rockies - 74 Overall
The Rockies lost arguably their best player when third-baseman Nolan Arenado signed with the St. Louis Cardinals. Although they still have Charlie Blackmon and Trevor Story, their rating inThe Showis likely to take a big hit as a result.
Detroit Tigers - 72 Overall
The Detroit Tigers don’t have a whole lot going on for them right now, and their rating inMLB The Show 20reflected as much. They’ll probably stay around the same rating for this year’s installment of the game, unless something dramatic changes leading up to the release.
