If you want the 99 OVR Signature Albert Pujols in MLB The Show 26 without dropping any real-world money, there’s a clear path: complete the National League (NL) Live Series Collection. This isn’t about buying Pujols directly—it's about smart, free-to-play grinding to collect every NL player.

Complete the National League Live Series Collection

1. Collect All NL Teams
   To unlock Pujols, you need to lock in every Live Series player from all 15 National League teams. This includes diamonds, golds, silvers, bronzes, and commons.
2. Unlock Division Bosses First
   Start with individual divisions: NL East, NL Central, and NL West. Completing a division unlocks intermediate 90+ OVR Diamond rewards, which are useful for boosting your team while you grind the rest of the collection.
3. Claim the Reward
   Once every NL player is locked in, the 99 OVR Signature Albert Pujols automatically becomes available for your Diamond Dynasty squad. No Stubs, no cash—just grinding.

Grind Free Packs and Stubs

You’ll need hundreds of base cards to finish the collection, so stacking free packs is key:

• Conquest Maps: Replay new Conquest maps to earn free Deluxe Cityscape and standard packs just for taking territories.
• Mini Seasons: Complete World Baseball Classic and Cityscapes Mini Seasons for thousands of free Stubs and a free pack for every 10,000 PXP earned.
• Other Programs: Programs like April Spotlight and Common Courtesy offer guaranteed Diamond players, XP, and Ballin' Packs.

Work the Marketplace

Even without spending money, the Community Market can boost your progress:

• Flip Duplicate Cards: Any duplicate cards from free packs can be sold. Use “buy low, sell high” strategies to increase your in-game currency.
• Roster Update Investments: Watch real-life MLB performances. Buy low-tier gold or silver cards right before a roster update when upgrades are expected, then sell for a profit.