MLB The Show 26 Moonshot Event Guide: How to Earn Top Rewards

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The Moonshot Event in MLB The Show 26 is your chance to rack up massive rewards fast. This event is all about hitting dingers, collecting XP, and unlocking top-tier packs and exclusive players. If you want to maximize your gains without burning out, here’s a step-by-step guide from someone who’s been deep in the grind.

Event Basics

The current Moonshot Event program runs until Friday, May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM PT. You’ll find it in the Assorted Programs tab.

The concept is simple: stack your lineup with your best sluggers and face off against Common and Bronze-tier pitchers. Because the pitching is weak, this event is a home-run paradise. You don’t need to grind every game—you can hit milestones to earn the top rewards efficiently.

Top Rewards & Milestones

Progressing through the Moonshot Event program earns you a mix of XP, packs, and exclusive players. Here’s the reward path:

Milestone Points Reward Type
10 Points 10,000 XP Progression
25 Points 3x The Show Packs Item Pack
50 Points 93 OVR Mural Series Mike Moustakas Exclusive Player
75 Points Deluxe Mural Pack Premium Pack
100 Points End-Path Pack Bonus Reward

Tip: You don’t have to win every game. Completing milestone missions is enough to reach the end.

Moonshot Event Missions

There are 8 missions, each targeting different stats. You can work on multiple missions at the same time by building the right lineup:

Wins: Win 5 games (+15 Points)
Home Runs: Hit 10 homers (+15 Points)
Mural Series PXP: Earn 2,500 Parallel XP with Mural Series players (+10 Points)
Runs: Score 10 runs (+10 Points)
Extra-Base Hits: 10 extra-base hits (+10 Points)
Hits: 20 hits (+10 Points)
Total Bases: 10 total bases (+5 Points)
General PXP: Earn 30,000 Parallel XP with any players (+25 Points)
Optimal Strategy for Fast Progress
1. Stack Your Squad with Mural Series Players

Fill your lineup with Mural Series hitters. You need 2,500 PXP from these cards, so using them every game hits that goal while naturally completing runs, hits, and home run missions.

2. Master the Normal Swing

Don’t rely on Power Swing just because it’s a Moonshot event. Power Swing shrinks your Plate Coverage Indicator (PCI), which can lead to frustrating pop-ups. Stick with Normal Swing (X on PlayStation / A on Xbox). Your top-tier batters will crush common pitchers easily, turning perfect-perfect swings into home runs.

3. Capitalize on Rage Quits

Pitching is weak, so you can dominate quickly. If you start an inning with 3–4 home runs in a row, opponents often rage quit, giving you fast wins without playing full games. This is the fastest way to hit your 5-win mission.

4. Use Funky Deliveries for Your Pitchers

You’ll be limited to common/bronze pitchers, but you don’t have to throw straight meatballs. Choose pitchers with unusual delivery animations or high-break sidearm pitches. Mixing inside sinkers with sweeping sliders can freeze aggressive hitters, giving you an edge without relying on raw speed.

Final Tips
Focus on missions that overlap: home runs, hits, runs, and PXP all feed each other.
Don’t overthink each game; this is a grind-and-smash event.
Track your points after each game so you can pivot if a mission is lagging behind.

With this approach, you’ll maximize rewards, earn your Mural Series Mike Moustakas, and rack up packs and XP faster than most players. Moonshot mode is fun—embrace the chaos, crush some balls, and collect those rewards!