Building the Perfect No-Money-Spent (NMS) Squad
You don’t need to spend a single cent to build a top-tier squad in MLB The Show 25. With smart grinding, timely market moves, and strategic gameplay, a No-Money-Spent (mlb the show stubsNMS) team can rival even the biggest spenders.
Start by grinding the Featured Program and Team Affinity. These offer multiple 90+ rated players for free. Combine that with daily and weekly Moments, and you can create a lineup stacked with hitters and pitchers who perform well in Ranked and Events.
Use Conquest and Showdown to rack up XP and hidden rewards. Sell off cards you don’t use and reinvest in budget beasts—players who play above their rating but cost under 10K Stubs. Cards like breakout legends, Future Stars, or Monthly Award players often outperform more expensive live series cards.
Watch the market. Flip cards daily and build your Stub count. Then, slowly acquire elite cards that fit your team needs instead of spending on hype cards that might not perform.
Playing Events is another huge win for NMS players. Even if you’re not elite, the reward path is based on wins, not skill level. Stack up enough wins and you’ll walk away with high-value cards that can be sold or kept.
Stay consistent. Play a little every day. Stack XP. You’ll be amazed what you can accomplish without spending a dime.