Game Overview:  MLB 06: The Show is set to unveil new core features for SCEA's annual game of hardball. The all-new Rivalry Mode allows players to set up and maintain multi-game rivalries, while tracking stats for the life of the rivalry. King of the Diamond Mode brings players a head-to-head mini game that showcases the intensity of the duel between pitcher and batter. Rex Hudler joins Matt Vasgersian and Dave Campbell for new Three-Man Booth commentary.

MLB '06: The Show for PlayStation 2 reports to camp with the new Game Time Decisions feature, providing scenarios in which users will need to take full control of their team and make game-winning decisions at critical times. The new 40-Man Roster feature offers the ability to take full control of a team's roster for each and every game. King of the Diamond and Rivalry Mode are now playable head-to-head over the net, and an online news service provides users with MLB updates.