If you’ve been jumping into Diamond Dynasty lately, you probably noticed that the
Multiplayer 4 Program dropped. This time around, San Diego Studios is treating us to the first program of its kind to feature 95+ OVR Red Diamond-level cards directly in the reward path. If you are looking to boost your squad or secure some high-value cards for the upcoming collections, this path is well worth your time.
The entire program spans 25 tiers and requires a cumulative total of 150,000 XP to fully complete. Don't worry if you hit that cap quickly, though—the infinite repeatable reward wheel is back, giving you a steady 5,000 XP chunk every time you pitch 9 innings in online modes.
Let’s break down the absolute best player rewards you should be targeting and the most efficient missions to help you fly through the tiers without burning out.
The Best Rewards to Target
Climbing the 150,000 XP path gives you a steady stream of Stubs, Season XP, and pack bundles—including a massive 50x The Show Packs bundle at the very end. But the real reason we're all grinding this program is the player drops.
Nolan Ryan (96 OVR SP - Standout Series)
Unlocked at 120,000 XP, this is the crown jewel of Multiplayer 4. We all know what to expect from a high-tier Nolan Ryan card: blistering, outlier-level fastball velocity and a brutal circle change. But what makes this specific version arguably one of the best iterations of Nolan Ryan ever released is a massive tool added to his arsenal: a fifth-pitch slider. Traditionally, Ryan's weakness in online play has been a lack of reliable horizontal breaking movement. The addition of the slider completely solves this, giving you a lethal weapon to keep elite hitters off-balance.
Jonathan Broxton (94 OVR CP - Standout Series)
You can pick up this high-leverage bullpen piece relatively early at 35,000 XP. Broxton is built to anchor competitive bullpens, combining overwhelming raw velocity with excellent Hits-per-9 (H/9) attributes. If your pen has been giving up late-game leads in Ranked, getting Broxton should be an immediate priority.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. (95 OVR - Milestone Series) & Wally Joyner (95 OVR - Standout Series)
Jazz drops at 85,000 XP, bringing his signature blend of top-tier speed, defensive versatility, and explosive power that always plays above his stats in Diamond Dynasty. A bit earlier at 60,000 XP, you'll grab Wally Joyner, who serves as an incredibly smooth, high-contact option to stabilize your lineup.
Billy Williams (94 OVR - Awards Series)
Sitting early in the path at just 10,000 XP, this card gives you premium offensive utility from the left side of the plate right out of the gate. He’s perfect for bridging the gap while you work toward the higher-tier rewards.
World Series Rewind Pack
Unlocked at 140,000 XP, this pack is a massive win for anyone who missed out on the premier rewards from the first two seasons of Ranked play. It lets you grab elite previous releases like the 92 OVR Christian Yelich or Trea Turner, which are great for your main roster or as key puzzle pieces for massive collections.
Best Missions for Fast Completion
Instead of trying to hit every single milestone organically, the smartest play is to stack your progress. The program offers 23 total missions worth 275,000 XP—well over what you actually need to finish. By focusing on high-yield categories, you can easily skip the tedious elements of the grind.
1. The PXP Milestone Chain (The Core Passive Grind)
Parallel XP (PXP) is the easiest thing to passive-farm because you earn it simply by playing any multiplayer mode—whether that’s Ranked, Battle Royale, or the latest Events. The XP rewards scale massively as you hit higher tiers:
PXP Part I: Earn 15,000 total PXP → 5,000 Program XP
PXP Part II: Earn 30,000 total PXP → 5,000 Program XP
PXP Part III: Earn 50,000 total PXP → 10,000 Program XP
PXP Part IV: Earn 70,000 total PXP → 20,000 Program XP
PXP Part V: Earn 140,000 total PXP → 30,000 Program XP
Strategy Tip: To maximize this, stack your squad with high-strikeout starting pitchers and high-contact hitters. Pitching deeply into games online heavily inflates your PXP gains, allowing you to knock out these massive 20K and 30K point milestones passively while working on other game modes.
2. Battle Royale (BR) Burst Missions
If you want to skip a large chunk of the standard PXP grind, drafting a quick Battle Royale squad is the fastest way to inject a burst of progress into your program. The BR specific missions provide incredible value for a minimal time investment:
Tally 10 Hits in BR: This is incredibly easy to achieve in just one or two entries. Draft high-contact, high-vision guys at the top of your lineup. (Earns 5,000 Program XP).
Steal 3 Bases in BR: Don't sleep on this one. When drafting, make sure to grab a common or bronze bench player with 90+ speed and steal attributes. Sub them in as a late-game pinch runner, get a good jump, and you’ll have this done in no time. (Earns 5,000 Program XP).
Win 5 Matches in a Single Entry: This requires a bit of sweat since the progress resets if you pick up two losses and get eliminated from your current run. However, if you can string together a 5-win run, you’ll pocket a massive 10,000 Program XP bonus.
By taking advantage of the concurrent Legends and Flashbacks events to rack up your base stats (like total bases, strikeouts, and home runs) while keeping an eye on these specific BR objectives, you'll have that 96 OVR Nolan Ryan leading your rotation in no time. Get out there, draft your squads, and good luck on the bump!
MLB The Show 26: Joe Mauer Legend Collection Reward & 4th Inning Bosses is a helpful breakdown of the wider seasonal ecosystem surrounding this era of content, including visual looks at how the Red Diamond tier cards fit into your overall Diamond Dynasty team planning.
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