If you're new to Diamond Dynasty or haven't explored Battle Royale before, here's the quick rundown.

BR is a competitive mode where you draft a team one round at a time from MLB 25 Stubs randomized players, ultimately assembling a 26-man roster. Entry costs 1,500 Stubs per run.

Here's what your draft looks like:

    3 Diamond players

    4 Gold players

    9 Silver players

    9 Bronze players

    1 Common player

Each BR game is only three innings long, making the mode fast-paced and ideal for quick matches. To win the top-tier reward, the Flawless pack, you must go 12–0. But you still earn rewards along the way as long as you don't lose two games in a single entry.

With that foundation set, let's dive into some essential strategies that'll help you build a winning squad and get the most value out of each BR run.

Draft Smart: Diamonds Go to Everyday Players

Your three Diamond picks are the backbone of your team. That means you should never waste them on 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 buy MLB 25 Stubs sluggers or all-around hitters who can change the game at the plate instead.