Aaron Ashby's 99 OVR card requires 50 points in the Dodgers vs. Brewers Program in MLB The Show 26. Seven Moments plus two overlapping PXP missions provide 51 points without completing the Postseason Collection. Players considering MLB The Show 26 Stubs should first build around the program's own rewards to keep this unlock focused on gameplay.

Start With Moments in MLB The Show 26

Complete seven Moments to reach 21 points and unlock Evan Phillips at 10 and Kyle Tucker at 20. Both rewards are 2026 Postseason Dodgers cards, making them useful for the next stage. Choose objectives you can finish consistently; repeatedly restarting one difficult Moment adds effort without improving the route.

1. Complete seven Moments before building your PXP squad.

2. Add Phillips and Tucker to your active squad.

3. Check both mission counters after your first completed game.

The next decision is about eligibility, not overall rating. Before filling every slot with strong cards, identify which players can advance both required counters together.

Stack Both PXP Missions in MLB The Show 26

Earn 2,026 PXP with Dodgers or Brewers players for 10 points, and 2,026 PXP with 2026 Postseason Series cards for 20. Cards meeting both conditions advance both missions with the same earned PXP. Phillips and Tucker provide that overlap immediately, so prioritize their opportunities without weakening your squad beyond what feels comfortable.

Play vs. CPU, Conquest, Mini Seasons, and Diamond Quest support these missions, alongside eligible competitive modes. Pick the format you already want to play, then inspect progress before committing to another session. An older Dodgers card satisfies the team requirement but needs the correct series designation to satisfy the Postseason requirement too.

Any Bobby Witt Jr. card can also earn 500 PXP for 10 points in each of Black Gold, Autumn Ascensions, and Heavy Lumber. That shared objective advances all three Topps Update programs. Give Witt an available slot when those rewards matter, but keep your overlapping Postseason cards active for Ashby.

Choose Cards That Match Your Remaining Counters

1. Inspect each card's displayed team and series before starting.

2. Keep overlapping cards active until both PXP missions register completion.

3. Use Witt when additional Topps Update progress fits your lineup.

Compare squad choices by mission coverage, not simply their displayed rating. The eligibility rules below distinguish cards that advance both Ashby missions from cards contributing to only one. Use that distinction when replacing a player, especially after one counter finishes before the other.

Start with the overlapping option, then adjust only when your remaining objectives justify the change. Review optional roster purchases through MLB 26 Stubs after checking your existing eligible cards. Keep your next session aimed at the unfinished counter.