The Triple Play series was EA Sports' main baseball (MLB, specifically) simulation until the early 2000s, when it was replaced by the MVP Baseball series (whose first game was released for the 2003 season).

Most video game reviewers, including Gamespot, stated that other simulations (namely, Sega's version) were superior to this, and its sales were lower; therefore, EA Sports decided to move in a new direction, beginning with the name change to the MVP Baseball series. Previous versions have featured superstars like Sammy Sosa on the cover.