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Aaron Judge Named MLB The Show 26 Cover Star

1/27/2026

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Summary

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Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees will be the cover athlete for MLB The Show 26.
The announcement was made on January 27, 2026.
He is the second player to grace the cover twice, after Joe Mauer.
Judge will appear in both his Yankees and Team USA uniforms.
MLB The Show 26 launches March 17, 2026, with pre-orders opening February 3, 2026 and early access beginning March 13, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Major League Baseball (MLB) launched its first video game, MLB The Show, in 2001, marking a significant shift in sports gaming. By 2021, over 30 million copies had been sold, reflecting the growing fusion of sports and digital entertainment. Aaron Judge's cover for MLB The Show 26 continues the trend of star athletes influencing gaming culture, akin to Joe Mauer's previous dual cover appearances.

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Story summary

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees will be the cover athlete for MLB The Show 26.
The announcement was made on January 27, 2026.
He is the second player to grace the cover twice, after Joe Mauer.
Judge will appear in both his Yankees and Team USA uniforms.
MLB The Show 26 launches March 17, 2026, with pre-orders opening February 3, 2026 and early access beginning March 13, 2026.

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