Now that we've passed the All-Star Break and entered the backstretch of the 2025 MLB regular season, MLB The Show 25 has reached the point in its content cycle where some of the highest-rated, endgame-quality cards are hitting the market. While there are still more elite pitchers to come in future drops, there's already enough variety to put together a reliable list of the best arms in MLB 25 Stubs the game right now, especially for those grinding in Diamond Dynasty.
For this breakdown, we're including both starting pitchers and relievers. The list isn't ranked because player preferences vary, some gamers prefer power pitchers who overpower batters, while others gravitate toward control specialists who can paint the corners. The common thread? Every pitcher here is a staple in top-tier lineups, and all of them can give you a huge edge whether you're chasing Ranked Seasons wins, competing in Events, or taking on Conquest maps.
If you've saved up MLB 25 Stubs or purchased MLB The Show 25 Stubs to strengthen your roster, these pitchers are well worth the investment.
Al Leiter (Standout Series)
Al Leiter's 95-rated Standout card might not boast the flashiest overall in today's power-crept environment, but it remains a dangerous weapon. His sinker is the centerpiece, featuring wicked break and deceptive speed despite topping out around 95 MPH. Even with a modest 75 walks-per-9 rating, Leiter can still paint corners, especially to right-handed batters.
The real magic comes when you tunnel that sinker with his cutter, slider, and slower changeup, making it difficult for opponents to time their swings. Leiter may not have the pinpoint control of some newer 99s, but in the hands of a skilled player, he can frustrate even the most disciplined hitters.
Roger Clemens (Awards Series)
Unlocked by completing the American League Live Series collection, Roger Clemens' Awards Series card was the first 99-rated pitcher in the game, and it's still one of the best. Clemens thrives with his outlier fastball, devastating sinker, and splitter combo, allowing him to overpower batters while mixing in enough off-speed pitches to keep them guessing.
His slider can be inconsistent due to its larger Pitch Accuracy Region (PAR), but by primarily leaning on the fastball-sinker-splitter trio and sprinkling in a curveball or slider as a surprise, Clemens remains elite. If you've completed the collection and earned him, there's almost no reason he shouldn't be in cheap MLB The Show 25 Stubs your rotation.
