MLB 21 Update 1.09 is out – Patch Notes June 18

Sony San Diego Studio has released a new update for MLB The Show 21. We have the full patch notes on June 18.

The MLB The Show 21 Update 1.09 is now available for download, for all platforms. Unfortunately we don’t know the file size of the download, maybe you can help us?

PlayStation 5: 1.009
PlayStation 4: 1.09
Xbox: 1..0.0.53

MLB The Show 21 Update 1.09

GENERAL

All versions of Legends Ivan Rodriguez, Johnny Bench, and Gary Carter will now have the Pop Time quirk. NOTE: The quirk will show in the player item tab after the content deployment on 6/22/21 (around noon PT)

ONLINE HEAD TO HEAD

Fixed a crash that could occur if a player had card open on screen when the other player quits
Fixed an issue where home run replays would not play if the opponent is pressing X (PlayStation) / A (Xbox)
Fixed a rare crash that could occur when exiting Showdown from the program menu
Fixed an issue that could trap players in a pause menu following a pitcher injury
Changed the Friendly Quit accept button from Square (PlayStation) / X (Xbox) to X (PlayStation) / A (Xbox)
Fixed an issue where a runner would get a free base when stealing, if the batter was hit with the pitch during a late bunt attempt
Fixed a bug that would cause players to “freeze” when a user would intentionally walk several batters and step off and throw to home

There are no hitting or gameplay balance changes in this update.

STADIUMS

Plate Appearances will now populate on the jumbotrons in American Family Field and Busch Stadium
Fixed an issue where the ball could slip through the wall in Angel Stadium
Fixed a collision issue around the left field foul pole in American Family Field that would sometimes cause a foul ball being “warped” back into the stadium

ROAD TO THE SHOW

Various fixes and adjustments made to cameras and presentations in the locker rooms
Stats accrued by simming will no longer count towards program progression
Notable stats will now appear on Jumbotrons
Players are now eligible for rewards if they are on the Injured List at the end of the season

FRANCHISE

Fixed an issue that would cause the default stadium image to show in the Stadium Assignment menu
Fixed an issue where the “Make Trade” option was not displaying for some trade-eligible players in the Player Search screen
The first game in the second half of the AA season was being erroneously called “Opening Day”

UI

The post-game mission list is now scrollable showing all missions that have progressed, and will no longer show missions for programs already completed
The bottom ticker will no longer appear inside any of the quick menus in game
The pause menu will no longer pop up during post game highlight reel
Other various UI tweaks and fixes