Wander Franco Ecstatic to Discover New Little League Mode in MLB The Show

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Former Tampa Bay Rays star Wander Franco has found a new source of excitement in the virtual world of baseball with the release of MLB The Show 25. The game introduces a novel feature, "Little League Mode," allowing players to create and manage a dynasty with any Little League team, including playing with minors. This feature seems particularly poignant considering Franco's troubled past.

Franco, who was once a rising star in Major League Baseball, saw his career come to an abrupt halt following accusations of being in an inappropriate relationship with a minor, which led to his dismissal from the Rays and ultimately from professional baseball. Since then, Franco has been attempting to rebuild his life away from the spotlight.

Adding to his recent life changes, Franco made a New Year's Resolution in 2025 to uninstall Snapchat, his main social media platform, in an effort to distance himself from past controversies and to find new ways to occupy his time. This decision left him increasingly bored and uncertain about how to fill his free time, until the announcement of MLB The Show 25's new mode.

In a recent interview, Franco expressed his enthusiasm for the game's new feature, stating, "Finally... a downloadable game." This simple yet telling quote highlights his eagerness to engage in something he once loved, albeit in a different capacity.

The "Little League Mode" in MLB The Show 25 offers Wander Franco a chance to reconnect with the sport in a controlled, virtual environment, providing him with a sense of normalcy and passion that he has been missing since his fall from grace. While this digital return to baseball might not restore his professional career, it offers a semblance of redemption and a new beginning through the lens of a game that continues to evolve and include everyone in the love of baseball.