Here is the Ultimate MLB The Show 23 Conquest guide for everything to know about Diamond Dynasty’s Conquest mode! Included in this guide are Conquest tips, the full list of goals, rewards, hidden rewards, maps, packs, and much more!
Also See:
- MLB The Show 23 Season 1 XP Reward Path (All)
- MLB The Show 23 Attributes Explained
- MLB The Show 23 Controls Guide
MLB The Show 23 Conquest ExplainedÂ
Conquest is a single-player game mode in MLB The Show 23’s Diamond Dynasty where the objective is to gain fans and “conquer” territories in order to complete the entire map – picking up sweet rewards along the way like Stubs, XP, and packs. You can access Conquest mode by going to the main menu > Diamond Dynasty > Play > Single Player Modes > Conquest.
All Conquest Goals, Rewards, & Hidden Rewards
Each Conquest Challenge has unique goals to complete (check out the full list below), that will rewards you with Stubs, XP, or Items like packs, players, and more that can be used in Diamond Dynasty.
There are numerous Conquest Goals requiring you to conquer MLB teams’ Strongholds, gain territories, have fans, and more. In addition to rewards by completing goals, there are hidden rewards on various parts of the map that unlock when you claim the territory. Rewards include Stubs, Card Packs, XP, and Single Cards used in Diamond Dynasty.
BATTER UP 2
Next Lesson! Steal Fans & Capture Strongholds. Earn more XP & Stubs!
GOAL 1
- After the Attack Phase, Steal at least 1M Fans from the Padres by winning a 3-Inning game with your Diamond Dynasty squad on ROOKIE difficulty or higher.
- Rewards: 50 Subs & 50 XP
GOAL 2
- Acquire 45M Fans by adding Reinforcements after Conquering more open Territories.
- Rewards: 25 Stubs & 25 XP
GOAL 3
- Conquer 40 Territories and advance towards the Padres Stronghold.
- Rewards: 25 Stubs & 25 XP
GOAL 4
- Capture the Padres Stronghold by winning another 3-Inning game with your Diamond Dynasty squad & complete the map.
- Rewards: 100 Stubs & 100 XP
BATTER UP 3
GOAL 1
- At the start of the Map, travel directly to the Yankees Stronghold and Capture the Stronghold on the 1st Turn. (Restart the map if you have already completed he first turn.)
- Rewards: 50 Stubs & 50 XP
GOAL 2
- Acquire 55M Fans by adding Reinforcements after Conquering more Territory.
- Rewards: 25 Stubs & 25 XP
GOAL 3
- Find the Hidden Reward! (Hidden rewards can only be earned once!)
- Rewards: 25 Stubs & 25 XP
GOAL 4
- Capture the Miami Stronghold by defeating the Marlins in a 3-inning game on or before the 3rd Turn.
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze)
GOAL 5
- Conquer the remaining available Territories & complete the map to earn the '90s Bat Skin reward!
- Rewards: Diamond The '90s
ATLANTA BRAVES CITY CONNECT
Complete the Atlanta Braves Nike City Connect map to earn the new Nike City Connect uniform, bat skin and unlockable items.
GOAL 1
- Acquire 71M Fans and celebrate the 715th home run hit by all-time Braves legend, Hank Aaron. Keep Swinging #44.
- Rewards: 200 Stubs
GOAL 2
- Capture the Atlanta Braves Stronghold. Previously known as the Boston Braves and Milwaukee Braves, the Braves franchise has been around since 1876.
- Rewards: Atlanta Braves Nike City Connect Icon & 250 XP
GOAL 3
- Capture the San Diego Padres Stronghold. Atlantans will be repping "The A" for he first time against the Padres.
- Rewards: Atlanta Braves Nike City Connect Banner & 250 XP
GOAL 4
- Capture the Atlanta Braves' biggest rivals, the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies Strongholds.
- Rewards: Nike City Connect Atlanta Braves
GOAL 5
- Conquer all territories within the Atlanta Braves City Connect map and receive the Nike City Connect uniform highlight the history of the Braves franchise.
- Rewards: Atlanta Braves Home City Connect & 1000 XP
SMOOTH JAZZ
Play repeatable goals & find hidden rewards! Hidden rewards can only be earned once. (S1 Squad Required)
GOAL 1
- Conquer 23 Territories during the Attack phase.
- Rewards: 50 Stubs & 25 XP
GOAL 2
- Acquire 50M Fans by adding more Reinforcements during the Reinforcements phase.
- Rewards: 250 Stubs & 100 XP
GOAL 3
- Capture the 2 AL Strongholds (BAL, SEA) to earn one The Show Pack.
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze)
GOAL 4
- Capture the 3 NL Strongholds (MIA, MIL, LA) to earn one The Show Pack.
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze)
GOAL 5
- Capture all 6 Strongholds on the Smooth Jazz map to earn one The Show Pack.
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze)
GOAL 6
- Conquer all remaining territories and complete the map to earn two more The Show Packs!
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze) & 350 Stubs
TEAM AFFINITY SEASON 1 WEST
Earn points for the Team Affinity Season 1 West Divisions, plus packs, Stubs & more! (S1 Squad Required)
GOAL 1
- Acquire 75M Fans.
- Rewards: 300 Stubs & 300 XP
GOAL 2
- Conquer 100 Territories.
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze), 300 Stubs & 300 XP
GOAL 3
- Capture any 3 Enemy Strongholds
- Rewards: Diamond Duos Pack 01 (Silver), 500 Stubs, & 400 XP
GOAL 4
- Capture all the American League team Strongholds on the SEASON 1 WEST map.
- Rewards: Ballin' is a Habit Pack (Gold), 1500 Stubs, & 1000 XP
GOAL 5
- Capture all the National League team Strongholds on the SEASON 1 WEST map.
- Rewards: Ballin' is a Habit Pack (Gold), 1500 Stubs, & 1000 XP
GOAL 6
- Conquer all Territories & complete the SEASON 1 WEST map.
- Rewards: 5 The Show Packs (Bronze), 2000 Stubs, & 2000 XP
HIDDEN REWARDS
- 5 The Show Packs
- 2 Ballin' is a Habit Packs
- 1 Gold Equipment Pack
- 200 Stubs
TEAM AFFINITY SEASON 1 CENTRAL
Earn points for the Team Affinity Season 1 Central Divisions, plus packs, Stubs & more! (S1 Squad Required)
GOAL 1
- Acquire 75M Fans.
- Rewards: 300 Stubs & 300 XP
GOAL 2
- Conquer 100 Territories.
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze), 300 Stubs & 300 XP
GOAL 3
- Capture any 3 Enemy Strongholds
- Rewards: Diamond Duos Pack 01 (Silver), 500 Stubs, & 400 XP
GOAL 4
- Capture all the American League team Strongholds on the SEASON 1 CENTRAL map.
- Rewards: Ballin' is a Habit Pack (Gold), 1500 Stubs, & 1000 XP
GOAL 5
- Capture all the National League team Strongholds on the SEASON 1 CENTRAL map.
- Rewards: Ballin' is a Habit Pack (Gold), 1500 Stubs, & 1000 XP
GOAL 6
- Conquer all Territories & complete the SEASON 1 CENTRAL map.
- Rewards: 5 The Show Packs (Bronze), 2000 Stubs, & 2000 XP
HIDDEN REWARDS
- 5 The Show Packs
- 2 Ballin' is a Habit Packs
- 1 Gold Equipment Pack
- 200 Stubs
TEAM AFFINITY SEASON 1 EAST
Earn points for the Team Affinity Season 1 East Divisions, plus packs, Stubs & more! (S1 Squad Required)
GOAL 1
- Acquire 75M Fans.
- Rewards: 300 Stubs & 300 XP
GOAL 2
- Conquer 100 Territories.
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze), 300 Stubs & 300 XP
GOAL 3
- Capture any 3 Enemy Strongholds
- Rewards: Diamond Duos Pack 01 (Silver), 500 Stubs, & 400 XP
GOAL 4
- Capture all the American League team Strongholds on the TEAM AFFINITY 1 EAST map.
- Rewards: Ballin' is a Habit Pack (Gold), 1500 Stubs, & 1000 XP
GOAL 5
- Capture all the National League team Strongholds on the TEAM AFFINITY 1 EAST map.
- Rewards: Ballin' is a Habit Pack (Gold), 1500 Stubs, & 1000 XP
GOAL 6
- Conquer all Territories & complete the TEAM AFFINITY 1 EAST map.
- Rewards: 5 The Show Packs (Bronze), 2000 Stubs, & 2000 XP
HIDDEN REWARDS
- 5 The Show Packs
- 2 Ballin' is a Habit Packs
- 1 Gold Equipment Pack
- 200 Stubs
WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC
Complete the World Baseball Classic Map to earn 30 points in the World Baseball Classic Program. (Expires Dec 31, 2023)
GOAL 1
- Capture the 3 AL Strongholds.
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze), 500 Stubs, & 400 XP
GOAL 2
- Capture the 3 NL Strongholds.
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze), 500 Stubs, & 400 XP
GOAL 3
- Acquire 99M Fans.
- Rewards: Diamond Duos Pack 01 (Silver) & 200 XP
GOAL 4
- Capture all Strongholds on the map.
- Rewards: Ballin' is a Habit Pack (Gold), 1000 Stubs, & 500 XP
GOAL 5
- Capture & Conquer all Territories on the World Baseball Classic map and receive 30 points in the World Baseball Classic Program.
- Rewards: WBC Uniform Choice Pack (Diamond), 1500 Stubs, & 1500 XP
HIDDEN REWARDS
- 7 The Show Packs
- 1 Ballin' is a Habit Pack
- 500 Stubs
NATION OF BASEBALL
Conquer the Nation of Baseball to earn Postseason Roberto Clemente, plus packs, Stubs & more! (Exclusive player item rewards cannot be sold)
GOAL 1
HOMETOWN FAVORITES:
- Acquire 50M Fans
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze), 100 Stubs, & 100 XP
GOAL 2
VENTURING NEW TERRITORIES
- Acquire 100M Fans
- Rewards: The Show Pack (Bronze), 100 Stubs, & 100 XP
GOAL 3
OUT OF TOWN SPECIALIST
- Acquire 150M Fans
- Rewards: 5 The Show Packs (Bronze)
GOAL 4
LIKE A BOSS
- Conquer 100 Territories. (Player item rewards cannot be sold).
- Rewards: Adam Dunn (Silver, 79 OVR), 400 Stubs, 400 XP
GOAL 5
EVER GROWING FAN BASE
- Acquire 200M Fans.
- Rewards: 5 The Show Packs (Bronze)
GOAL 6
COVERING MORE GROUND
- Conquer 200 Territories. (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Joe Morgan (Bronze, 84 OVR), 400 Stubs, & 400 XP
GOAL 7
- Capture the NL WEST Team Strongholds (ARI, COL, LA, SD, SF). (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Steve Finley (Diamond, 87 OVR), 500 Stubs, & 500 XP
GOAL 8
- Capture the NL CENTRAL Team Strongholds (CHC, CIN, MIL, PIT, STL). (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Bill Mazeroski (Diamond, 88 OVR), 500 Stubs, & 500 XP
GOAL 9
- Capture the NL EAST Team Strongholds (ATL, MIA, NYM, PHI, WSH). (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Jim Thome (Diamond, 88 OVR), 500 Stubs, & 500 XP
GOAL 10
- Capture the AL EAST Team Strongholds (HOU, LAA, OAK, SEA, TEA). (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Dennis Eckersley (Diamond, 89 OVR), 500 Stubs, & 500 XP
GOAL 11
- Capture the AL CENTRAL Team Strongholds (CWS, CLE, DET, KC, MIN). (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Alan Trammell (Diamond, 89 OVR), 500 Stubs, & 500 XP
GOAL 12
- Capture the AL EAST Team Strongholds (BAL, BOS, NYY, TB, TOR). (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Jorge Posada (Diamond, 87 OVR), 500 Stubs, & 500 XP
GOAL 13
LEGION OF FANS
- Acquire 300M Fans.
- Rewards: 10 The Show Packs (Silver)
GOAL 14
COMMANDER IN CHIEF
- Conquer 300 Territories (Unlockable rewards cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Diamond Conquest Winner Banner, 2000 Stubs, & 2500 XP
GOAL 15
NATIONAL LEAGUE PROFESSOR
- Capture all the NL Team Strongholds. (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Greg Maddux (Diamond, 90 OVR), 1000 Stubs, & 1000 XP
GOAL 16
AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STAR
- Capture all the AL Team Strongholds. (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Al Kaline (Diamond, 90 OVR), 1000 Stubs, & 1000 XP
GOAL 17
NATION OF BASEBALL!
- Capture all Team Strongholds on the Map. (Player item reward cannot be sold)
- Rewards: Roberto Clemente (Diamond, 92 OVR), 4000 Stubs, 3500 XP
GOAL 18
BASEBALL MANIFEST DESTINY!
- Conquer all Territories on the Map.
- Rewards: 20 The Show Packs (Gold), 3000 Stubs
HIDDEN REWARDS
- 21 The Show Packs
- 5 Ballin' is a Habit Packs
- 1 Legendary Icon Pack
- 1 Legendary Bat Skin
- 1 Classic Stadium
JACKIE ROBINSON DAY
Earn Jackie Robinson Day equipment items, plus packs, Stubs & more! (Items cannot be sold)
GOAL 1
- 1947: Robinson led the NL with 29 stolen bases, including 3 steals of home. Steal 3M Fans.
- Rewards: Diamond Jackie Robinson Day, 42 Stubs, 400 XP
GOAL 2
- April 15 1997: Major League Baseball universally retires No. 42. Acquire 42M Fans.
- Rewards: Diamond DSP Bat Grip - Jackie Robinson, 42 Stubs, 200 XP
GOAL 3
- Robinson recorded 125 runs scored during his 1947 campaign. Conquer 125 territories.
- Rewards: Diamond Los Angles Dodgers Alternate Home 1999, 42 Stubs, 300 XP
GOAL 4
- Robinson played his entire pro career with the Dodgers. Capture the Dodgers Stronghold.
- Rewards: Silver Diamond Duos Pack 05, 200 Stubs, 400 XP
GOAL 5
- "Above anything else, I hate to lose." - Jackie Robinson. Conquer all territories and complete the map.
- Rewards: Gold Ballin' is a Habit Pack, 200 Stubs, 200 XP
MEXICO CITY SERIES
Complete the Mexico City Series map to earn packs, Stubs & more!
GOAL 1
- Welcome to the capital city of Mexico, Mexico City! The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres will play in Mexico City on April 29th and 30th.
- Rewards: 100 Stubs
GOAL 2
- Capture the Stronghold that represents the city with one of hte most crossed borders in the world, Tijuana.
- Rewards: Bronze The Show Pack, 100 Stubs
GOAL 3
- Capture the Stronghold that represents El Paso del Norte, Ciudad Juarez.
- Rewards: Bronze The Show Pack, 100 Stubs
GOAL 4
- Capture the Stronghold that represents the second largest city in Mexico, Monterrey.
- Rewards: Bronze The Show Pack, 100 Stubs
GOAL 5
- Capture the Stronghold that represents the Valley of he Stone, Guadalajara.
- Rewards: Bronze The Show Pack, 100 Stubs
GOAL 6
- Capture the Stronghold that represents the popular tourist destination, Cancun.
- Rewards: Bronze The Show Pack, 100 Stubs
GOAL 7
- Conquer all Strongholds and territories of the Mexico City Series Map and earn a Diamond Duos 09 pack.
- Rewards: Silver Diamond Duos Pack 09
SEATTLE MARINERS CITY CONNECT
Complete the Seattle Mariners Nike City Connect map to earn the new City Connect uniform, bat skin and unlockable items.
GOAL 1
- Acquire 77M Fans and celebrate the birth of the Seattle Mariners, an American League expansion team in 1977.
- Rewards: 200 Stubs
GOAL 2
- Capture the Seattle Mariners Stronghold. The Mariners found their name through fan contest where the name arose in relation to the sea, the city, and its people.
- Rewards: Diamond Seattle Mariners Nike City Connect Icon, 250 Stubs
GOAL 3
- Capture the Houston Astros Stronghold. The Mariners will be featuring the trident on their Nike City Connect uniforms for the first time against the Astros.
- Rewards: Diamond Seattle Mariners Nike City Connect Banner, 250 Stubs
GOAL 4
- Capture the Seattle Mariners' biggest rivals, the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics strongholds.
- Rewards: Diamond Nike City Connect Seattle Mariners, 500 XP
GOAL 5
- Conquer all territories within the Seattle Mariners City Connect map and earn the new Nike City Connect uniform.
- Rewards: Diamond Seattle Home Mariners City Connect, 1000 XP
How to Gain & Steal Fans in Conquest
Fans are the primary resource used to conquer and defend territories – the more fans you have on your side means the easier it will be to take over the map. There are two ways for you to gain fans: 1) Capturing more territories or 2) Stealing fans. For every three territories you own, you’ll earn one fan per turn.
During the Steal Fans Phase, you can play against any MLB team on the map. Play and win games in the Steal Fans Phase to earn more fans. Each difficulty awards a unique amount of fans, and some teams may offer more fans to steal.
Conquest Strongholds Explained
Conquest “Strongholds” are territories on the map that marked by MLB team logos. Every team, including you, has a Stronghold. Stronghold territories are the primary territories where reinforcements come from. If your Stronghold isn’t connected to any of your other territories, you won’t be able to reinforce the unconnected territories. Also, Strongholds can’t be simulated and required you to play and defeat whichever MLB team you’re challenging. Keep fans in your Stronghold to deter enemies from attacking. If attacked, you’ll have the ability to defend it, but he difficult will be dictated based on the fan distribution.
Conquest Phases
Playing Conquest is broken down into four phases: Attack Phase, Steal Fans Phase,, Reinforce Phase, and Move Fans Phase.
Here’s a good strategy to conquer the map and unlock hidden rewards:
- Start by attacking territories that border your own
- Start stealing fans from the other team’s stronghold.
- Use the Reinforce Phase to disperse any fans you’ve acquired fronthe Attack and Steal Fans phases
- Start moving your fans around to protect your own territories.
List of Starting Pitchers in Conquest Games
Here are the starting pitchers and their handiness that players will be going up against during any Conquest game. The highest SP in overall on your team will go up against the opponent’s #1 SP, and so on. This way you can construct your lineup beforehand to target or avoid certain pitchers.
AL EAST
Orioles
- Rodriguez - R
- Wells - R
- Gibson - R
- Irvin - L
- Kremer - R
Red Sox
- Sale - L
- Whitlock - R
- Houck - R
- Kluber - R
- Paxton - L
Yankees
- Cole - R
- Rodon - L
- Severino - R
- Cortes Jr - L
- Schmidt - R
Rays
- Mcclanahan - L
- Glasnow - R
- Rasmussen - R
- Springs - L
- Chirinos - R
Blue Jays
- Manoah - R
- Gausman - R
- Bassitt - R
- Berrios - R
- Kikuchi - L
AL CENTRAL
White Sox
- Cease - R
- Lynn - R
- Kopech - R
- Giolito - R
- Clevinger - R
Guardians
- Bieber - R
- Mckenzie - R
- Quantrill - R
- Civale - R
- Plesac - R
Tigers
- Lorenzen - R
- Turnbull - R
- Boyd - L
- Rodriguez - L
- Manning - R
Royals
- Singer - R
- Lyles - R
- Greinke - R
- Keller - R
- Bowlan - R
Twins
- Ryan - R
- Lopez - R
- Gray - R
- Mahle - R
- Ober - R
AL WEST
Astros
- Javier - R
- Valdez - L
- Mccullers Jr. - R
- Garcia - R
- Urquidy - R
Angels
- Ohtani - R
- Anderson - L
- Sandoval - L
- Detmers - L
- Suarez - L
Athletics
- Fujinami - R
- Blackburn - R
- Kaprielian - R
- Jefferies - R
- Waldichuk - L
Mariners
- Castillo - R
- Ray - L
- Gilbert - R
- Kirby - R
- Gonzales - L
Rangers
- Degrom - R
- Eovaldi - R
- Perez - L
- Heaney - L
- Gray - R
NL EAST
Braves
- Strider - R
- Fried - L
- Wright - R
- Morton - R
- Soroka - R
Marlins
- Alcantara - R
- Luzardo - L
- Garrett - L
- Rogers - L
- Cabrera - R
Mets
- Verlander - R
- Scherzer - R
- Senga - R
- Megill - R
- Peterson - L
Phillies
- Nola - R
- Wheeler - R
- Walker - R
- Strahm - L
- Suarez - L
Nationals
- Strasburg - R
- Gray - R
- Williams - R
- Espino - R
- Gore - L
NL CENTRAL
Cubs
- Taillon - R
- Stroman - R
- Smyly - L
- Steele - L
- Sampson - R
Reds
- Greene - R
- Lodolo - L
- Ashcraft - R
- Weaver - R
- Cessa - R
Brewers
- Burnes - R
- Woodruff - R
- Peralta - R
- Lauer - L
- Miley - L
Pirates
- Contreras - R
- Brubaker - R
- Keller - R
- Hill - L
- Velasquez - R
Cardinals
- Mikolas - R
- Montgomery - L
- Flaherty - R
- Wainwright - R
- Matz - L
NL WEST
Diamondbacks
- Gallen - R
- Kelly - R
- Bumgarner - L
- Nelson - R
- Frias - R
Rockies
- Marquez - R
- Gomber - L
- Senzatela - R
- Urena - R
- Mears - R
Dodgers
- Kershaw - L
- Urias - L
- Gonsolin - R
- May - R
- Syndergaard - R
Padres
- Darvish - R
- Musgrove - R
- Snell - L
- Wacha - R
- Martinez - R
Giants
- Webb - R
- Stripling - R
- Manaea - L
- Cobb - R
- Wood - L