Your three Diamond picks are the backbone of your team. That means you should never waste them on MLB 25 Stubs pitchers, even if you're offered an elite 99-rated arm.

Why? Simple: pitchers can't appear in every game. Due to stamina constraints, even top-tier starters will only be usable once every few games. Meanwhile, a Diamond position player hits your lineup every time, making their impact consistent and immediate.

So when you're staring down that tempting 99 Roger Clemens card, resist. Go for sluggers or all-around hitters who can change the game at the plate instead.

Prioritize Pitchers With Sinker/Cutter Mixes

While Diamonds shouldn't be used on pitchers, your lower-rated rounds (Bronze, Silver, and possibly one Gold) are the perfect time to build a deceptively strong rotation and bullpen.

Focus less on ratings and more on pitch mix. Target arms that throw sinkers, cutters, or have outlier fastballs. These pitches disrupt timing and reduce the chances of giving up moonshots, a constant risk in BR's home-run-heavy gameplay.

If your offense is already locked in, it's okay to spend a Gold pick on a lockdown reliever. Just don't overdo it, BR is all about offense.

Look for "Budget Beasts" With Meta Swings

Some Silver or Gold cards punch way above their weight thanks to a combo of swing mechanics, power, and usable animations. These players, often referred to as "budget beasts", are BR gold.

Examples include:

    Jason Giambi (Silver, 79 OVR): Not great defensively, but his swing and raw power make him a menace.

    Adam Dunn (Silver, 79 OVR): Built for three-inning slugfests.

    Giancarlo Stanton (Live Series): A classic boom-or-bust threat with elite power.

Even if their attributes look underwhelming, their in-game performance often exceeds expectations. Lean heavily on these types of MLB 25 Stubs for sale players.

And remember: power matters more than contact. In BR, a single swing can decide a game.