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MLB The Show 26 doesn't feel like a routine roster update, and that's the first thing that stands out. The game still respects the series' sim roots, but it's clearly trying to be less intimidating for people who don't live in practice mode. That balance works better than I expected. Even the economy side of the game feels more relevant now, especially if you're the type who keeps an eye on MLB stubs while putting together a squad. Aaron Judge returning to the cover fits the whole vibe. Big star, big presence, familiar face. More importantly, the game underneath him feels sharper. Not louder, not overloaded, just smarter in a lot of small ways that longtime players will pick up on pretty quickly. ABS changes the mood The Automated Ball-Strike System is easily the biggest on-field shift. At first, it feels strange because we're all used to blaming the ump when a borderline pitch goes the wrong way. That drama's different now. Cleaner, maybe colder, bu...