MLB The Show 25 Celebrates Young Stars with Historic Trio on Cover

For the first time, the popular video game will feature three players—Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, and Paul Skenes—highlighting a new era of rising MLB talent.

MLB The Show 25 marks its 20th anniversary by featuring three athletes on its cover for the first time: Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, and Paul Skenes.
The decision to spotlight three young players reflects MLB's dynamic influx of emerging talent reshaping the sport.
De La Cruz, Henderson, and Skenes have all achieved significant milestones early in their careers, including Rookie of the Year honors and All-Star appearances.
This marks the first time a full-time pitcher, Paul Skenes, has been featured on the game's global cover, emphasizing his standout rookie season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The game's creators aim to inspire younger fans by showcasing players from smaller-market teams who have made an outsized impact on the league.