MLB The Show is among the most anticipated games of the year for fans of baseball and sporting games in general, thanks to the plethora of modes and features it offers outside of the traditional nine-inning outing.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the cover star of the 2024 game, a decision that has been met with one of two reactions.

Ahead of the wide release of the game's standard edition, dive deeper into Guerrero's cover, as well as the soundtrack fans can expect to be treated to and the game's latest trailers, with this preview.

Release Info

MVP, Digital Deluxe, and Negro League Editions

Available now

Standard Edition and Full Launch

March 19

Platforms

Playstations 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and Series S

Cover Athlete Reveal

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby in 2023 and once again led his Toronto Blue Jays to the postseason. For his efforts, and in consideration of his popularity across baseball, he was named the cover athlete for MLB The Show 24.

Guerrero had the worst of his last three seasons in 2023, with his fewest home runs (26) and RBI (94). Still, he mustered a slash line of .264/.345/.444 and was a leader for the AL East's third-place Blue Jays.

That did not stop some from criticizing the choice.

Others looked not to the last season, but what Guerrero has accomplished to this point in his career at such a young age.

Regardless of one's opinion on the decision to put Guerrero on the cover, he is one of the most visible and recognizable stars in the game and is coming off of a win in one of the most fan-friendly events on the baseball calendar.

Soundtrack

This year's game features an expansive soundtrack featuring diverse genres that were "carefully selected to add to the player's experience, blending high-energy tracks with more mellow tunes to suit every playstyle."

Some of the most notable tracks in this year's game include:

• "BICHOTAG" by Karol G
• "Excursions" by A Tribe Called Quest
• "Feel Me Flow" by Naughty By Nature
• "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart" by Al Green
• "Just Got Paid" by ZZ Top
• "MAKTUB" by Gary Clark Jr.
• "Threat 2 Society" by 2 Chainz
• "What Now" by Brittany Howard

The full list of songs and artists in the game can be found here.

Latest Trailers

The latest trailers for this year's presentation look at the gameplay fans can expect, as well as its new and updated features.

Road to The Show is one of the most popular modes in the game and this year, developers have added new features to it to keep players coming back for more.

The new MLB Scouting Combine allows players to prove themselves as the hottest commodity and most must-draft star of the future. A more personalized narrative allows for an individualized experience.

The mode also allows gamers to create and play as women, paving their way through the sport.

This year's Storylines: The Negro Leagues mode looks at the players who helped lay the foundation of the sport's rich history. The Derek Jeter Storylines mode allows players to relive some of the most unforgettable moments of his Hall of Fame career.

There are over 12,000 new audio bites and updated segments from the MLB Network. New animations, celebrations, and an expanded creation suite are cherries on top of the proverbial sundae.

The consistent improvements and additions to the game have it in the conversation for one of the deepest sporting games in the industry and should help elevate its popularity among fans.