MLB The Show 25 Teases New Features, Fans Push for Ichiro Cover

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — With MLB The Show 25 set for release in March 2025, fans are already speculating about potential features and cover athletes for the highly anticipated baseball video game. San Diego Studio, the game’s developer, recently teased the logo for the upcoming edition, sparking excitement among players.

While rumors suggest Cincinnati Reds’ Elly De La Cruz could be the cover athlete, many fans are advocating for a dual-cover featuring Japanese baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki. Ichiro, inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024, has not appeared in the game’s Diamond Dynasty mode since 2019. His inclusion, fans argue, would capitalize on the growing global appeal of Japanese players in Major League Baseball.

“Adding Ichiro to the cover would be a game-changer,” said one fan on social media. “His legacy and the international recognition he brings could elevate the game’s profile, especially with the Nintendo Switch version reaching millions of players.”

San Diego Studio has already confirmed that MLB The Show 25 will abandon the divisive “Sets and Seasons” feature in Diamond Dynasty, a move welcomed by the community. The developer has also hinted at new content that could include a program centered around Japanese baseball stars, narrated by Ichiro himself.

Fans envision a mode where players relive iconic moments from Japanese legends like Hideo Nomo, Hideki Matsui, and Shohei Ohtani. “Imagine pitching a game with Nomo’s signature windup or playing as Matsui during the 2009 World Series,” said another fan. “It would be a dream come true.”

As the release date approaches, questions remain about whether MLB The Show 25 will continue to support last-gen consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, some speculate that future editions may leave older platforms behind.

For now, fans eagerly await the official reveal of MLB The Show 25, expected in the coming days. The game’s cover athlete, release date, and new features will likely be unveiled soon, setting the stage for another exciting season of virtual baseball.