If you’re grinding offline modes in MLB The Show 26, long CPU pitching animations can seriously slow you down. The good news? You can fix this with a few simple settings tweaks. As an experienced player, I’ve found that these changes save you tons of time while keeping the game fun.

Core Settings to Speed Up Games

1. Quick CPU Pitching – ON
This is your go-to toggle. Turning it on eliminates the long pre-pitch routines of the CPU, making each at-bat start instantly. Offline games, like Mini Seasons or Conquest, suddenly fly by.

2. Presentation Mode – Fast Play
Fast Play skips all the broadcast-style cutscenes, player walk-ups, and extra animations. This reduces downtime between innings and at-bats, letting you focus on the action instead of waiting.

3. Pitcher Delivery – Stretch Only
Selecting Stretch Only forces all pitchers to use the faster stretch animation—even with no runners on base. This skips the slower windups and keeps games moving at a quicker pace.

Extra Gameplay Tweaks for Smooth Sessions

For offline grinding, a few more settings can make your games run even faster:

• Auto Defensive Shift – OFF
  Stops the game from pausing to reposition your fielders automatically. You stay in control and save precious seconds.
• Auto Bullpen Warm-up – ON
  Ensures your relief pitchers are ready immediately. No more waiting through warm-up menus.
• Balks & Ejections – OFF
  Avoid unnecessary stops in play from technical violations that don’t matter in offline modes.
• Injuries – OFF
  Prevents pop-up notifications and roster management interruptions during offline games.

How to Change These Settings

1. Open the Main Menu.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Gameplay Settings.
4. Look under General or Presentation tabs for the above options.

With these changes, MLB The Show 26 becomes much faster to play. You can grind Diamond Dynasty, Mini Seasons, or even full offline seasons without feeling bogged down by unnecessary CPU delays. Quick CPU Pitching isn’t just a convenience—it’s a must-have for efficient gameplay.