MLB The Show 17 News Post

MLB The Show 17 Franchise Improvements Include Player Lock, Quick Manage & More

10:04 AM - March 6, 2017 by Steve_OS

GameStop has just posted another MLB The Show 17 video. This one features some of the improvements in Franchise mode, including more details on Critical Situations, player lock, quick manage and more.

More details will be revealed in the vlog scheduled for tomorrow and the Twitch stream on Thursday.

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# 141 AncientDiety @ 03/07/17 06:34 PM

Not gonna lie, very underwhelming, quirks are nice though, but Franchise needs an overhaul or something, it never feels like you are a part of a league, and stat overlays were done better in games 8 years ago, where is the in game stats, box scores, league news? The Show is fantastic, but franchise is really getting stale. hope Thursday brings some news.

# 142 Decker40 @ 03/07/17 07:51 PM

Liked what I saw. But no mention of online franchises changes or updates. Are online franchises still going to be in 17?

# 143 BlacknBlue @ 03/07/17 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Decker40


	Liked what I saw. But no mention of online franchises changes or updates. Are online franchises still going to be in 17?

I don't think any of us are sure yet. There hasn't really been any mention of them to this point.

Maybe we find more out Thursday, but I'm not certain I would be holding my breath for any improvements on the mode. But we shall see, fingers crossed.

# 144 TGov @ 03/07/17 09:13 PM

I'll definitely use quick manage for starting pitchers I don't feel like pitching with. Great addition.

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# 145 AKM97 @ 03/08/17 04:39 PM

Really happy that they're adding player lock. One of my favorite features in NBA 2k. The feature really helps you get accustomed to an unfamiliar player.

# 146 baconbits11 @ 03/15/17 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PVarck31


	Nothing is changing. Ramone just confirmed it a few posts ago.

So does this mean foul ball tracking into the stands is still not there? Because it wasn't in last year. This is a problem with Broadcast Presentation.

# 147 thekodinator @ 03/16/17 09:00 PM

is it possible to do critical situations without player lock? seemed like every example in the video was locked on only one player. I'd prefer that mode to be able to bat with multiple hitters, field, swap out pitchers, etc

# 148 MetsFan16 @ 03/16/17 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by thekodinator


	is it possible to do critical situations without player lock? seemed like every example in the video was locked on only one player. I'd prefer that mode to be able to bat with multiple hitters, field, swap out pitchers, etc

It depends on the situation. If a player is going for a cycle, 3 home run game, or complete game shut out, it will be a player lock.

If the situation is "close out the bottom of the 9th" or "get a rally going and walk it off" it will not be a player lock.

I am pretty sure even if it is a player lock situation, you can remove the player lock and play with the full team.

# 149 parky_17 @ 03/17/17 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by thekodinator


	is it possible to do critical situations without player lock? seemed like every example in the video was locked on only one player. I'd prefer that mode to be able to bat with multiple hitters, field, swap out pitchers, etc

Yes you can, once you enter the game you play out that 'critical situation' and as long as it's not the last out of the game you can play out the rest of the game like normal, with control of the whole team

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# 150 lil_bomber_713 @ 04/13/17 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by WARNING


	I just started playing 17 the last few days. Unless I'm missing it somehow I'm very disappointed in not being able to player lock on the closer. I've loved doing that the last few years. Also as a hitter on player lock you can't play with a quick count? If you can't do those things this game just went way downhill.

Player Lock was better in 2015. Now I can't leave my player on the bench and wait for a pinch hit opportunity. Hopefully they change it back to how it was.

# 151 wanzalla13 @ 05/17/17 10:18 AM

0-5 to start my Seattle franchise😔

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