If you want the 90 OVR Spotlight Series Kevin McGonigle in MLB The Show 26, you’ll need to complete the April Spotlight Drop 1 Program in Diamond Dynasty. This card sits at the very end of the program’s reward path, so reaching it takes planning—but it’s worth it for your squad.
How to Earn Program Points
To unlock McGonigle, you need 50 program points. There are several ways to earn points, and the best strategy is to mix gameplay with targeted collections.
1. Complete Moments (32 Points Total)
- There are 8 short Moments challenges tied to Opening Weekend.
- Each Moment gives 4 points.
- These are quick gameplay challenges and the fastest way to rack up points early in the program.
2. Complete Missions (Up to 50 Points)
Missions can be done in Play vs. CPU or Conquest modes:
- 3,000 Parallel XP with any players → 15 points
- 1,000 Parallel XP using Topps Now or Spotlight Series players → 15 points
- 20 Hits using infielders → 10 points
- 15 Strikeouts with starting pitchers → 10 points
These missions reward gameplay consistency and are flexible—you can tackle multiple missions at the same time to save time.
3. Optional Collections
If you want to skip some missions, certain collections can grant instant points:
- Topps Now Collection: Collect Dominic Smith, Owen Caissie, and Justin Crawford → 15 points
- Spotlight Collection: Collect Chase DeLauter (90 OVR) and Emerson Hancock → 35 points
Using collections strategically can save hours, especially if you already own some of the cards.
Reward Path Highlights
As you work toward McGonigle, the program also gives other valuable rewards along the way:
- 88 OVR Topps Now Andrés Giménez
- 89 OVR Topps Now Carson Benge
- April Spotlight Drop 1 Pack (McGonigle is unlocked at Step 10)
- 5,000 Season XP and various The Show packs
This makes completing the program worth your time, even before reaching McGonigle.
Players on ShowZone and showdd.io often discuss the fastest ways to hit milestones. Some recommend stacking Parallel XP missions while completing Moments to earn points efficiently. Others suggest prioritizing collection points if you already own the key cards.
