With MLB The Show 21 slated to launch worldwide on April 20, now seems like a good time to go over the first major program of 2021. The 1st Inning Program is now live for those who bought the Collector’s Edition, and will be available on the 20th for those who are getting the Standard Edition.

So, what the rewards for this program, and how can you earn progress? Let’s go over what you need to know for the 1st Inning Program.

How to earn progress

To earn progress in this event, you’ll need to get XP. XP can be obtained by playing online and offline games, as well as completing Daily Missions, regular Missions, Moments, the 1st Inning Conquest, and collections. If you’re planning on getting some rewards from this challenge, be sure to get your games in.

Conquests

Conquests are another way you earn progress in this program. But to get extra XP, you’ll want to complete the 1st Inning Diamond conquest event. Take a look at our article recapping the conquest, should you need any help with it.

Rewards

Here are the rewards for the 1st Inning Program, sorted by level:

  • Level 1 – Profile IconLevel 2 – 2 Player (1 Silver and 1 Bronze) Choice PackLevel 3 – Ballplayer Choice PackLevel 4 – Stadium Sound ItemLevel 5 – Ballin’ is a Habit PackLevel 6 – Unlockables Choice PackLevel 7 – Ballplayer Choice PackLevel 8 – 3 The Show PacksLevel 9 – 2 Player (1 Silver and 1 Bronze) Choice PackLevel 10 – 1 Gold Player PackLevel 11 – 5 The Show PacksLevel 12 – Chicago White Sox 1999 Alt Home JerseyLevel 13 – Ballplayer Choice PackLevel 14 – 1 Headliners PackLevel 15 – 1 1st Innings Classics Diamond Choice PackLevel 16 – Universal Profile NameplateLevel 17 – Equipment ItemLevel 18 – Ballin’ is a Habit PackLevel 19 – Gold Ballplayer Choice PackLevel 20 – Equipment ItemLevel 21 – 5 The Show PacksLevel 22 – Stadium Sound ItemLevel 23 – Ballin’ is a Habit PackLevel 24 – New York Mets 1998 Alt Home JerseyLevel 25 – 1st Innings Bosses Choice Pack

Here’s a look at the three bosses for the 1st Inning: Mike Piazza, Fernando Valenzuela, and Kenny Lofton.

As for the rest of the 1st Inning Program rewards:

  • Level 26 – Gold Ballplayer Choice PackLevel 27 – 1 Headliners PackLevel 28 – 10 The Show PacksLevel 29 – Stadium Sound ItemLevel 30 – Classic Stadium Choice PackLevel 31 – 10 The Show PacksLevel 32 – Diamond Ballplayer Choice PackLevel 33 – 1 Space 1 (1 90+ and 1 86+ Player) Choice PackLevel 34 – 10 The Show PacksLevel 35 – Diamond Live Series Choice Pack

650,000 XP is needed to complete the entire 1st Inning Program. 350,000 XP is needed to hit Level 25.

Thus program is scheduled to end on May 7 at 2:00 PM EST.