Submitted a bug.

MLB The Show 26 – Bug Report

Category:
Gameplay Bug

Platform:
Xbox

Game Mode:
Online Ranked / Online Play (Diamond Dynasty)

Short Description:
Runner freezes or stutters mid‑steal despite a good jump.

Detailed Description:
During stolen base attempts in online play, the baserunner will sometimes pause, stutter, or run in place mid‑animation, even after getting a clean jump. This causes the runner to lose momentum and results in being thrown out in situations where the steal should have been successful.

The issue appears to be related to an animation or synchronization hitch that occurs midway between bases, not at the jump or at the bag.

Expected Result:
Once the steal command is initiated and the runner gets a good jump, the steal animation should play smoothly from start to finish without interruption.

Actual Result:
The runner begins the steal normally with a good jump, but midway between bases the animation stutters or lags, causing the runner to momentarily freeze or run in place before resuming movement.

Frequency:
Intermittent but recurring — has happened multiple times across recent online games.

Steps to Reproduce:
Start an online game (Ranked or other competitive online mode).
Get a runner on base.
Initiate a steal attempt with a normal or well‑timed jump.
Observe the runner mid‑steal — despite getting a good jump, the steal animation will occasionally stutter or lag halfway between bases, causing the runner to pause or run in place before resuming.

Video Evidence:

https://www.xbox.com/play/media/SkCgEGS7xi
https://www.xbox.com/play/media/HatLvxE8D3
https://www.xbox.com/play/media/zVyRPVpf8N
https://www.xbox.com/play/media/5pVMZWpS5G

Additional Notes:
Issue affects competitive online play and impacts the outcome of steal attempts even when executed correctly.