As the Pittsburgh Pirates continue to navigate their rebuilding phase, the last couple of seasons have been a rollercoaster of highs and lows for the once-dominant franchise. While the team has struggled to find its footing in a competitive NL Central, standout moments have emerged from the chaos, like Jacob Stallings’ clutch hits against ace Corbin Burnes and the wild misplays against the Cubs that left fans both puzzled and entertained. Our breakdown page dives deep into these memorable sequences, showcasing everything from the unexpected drama of Will Craig’s spring training antics to the electrifying plays that remind us of the Pirates’ resilient spirit amid the challenges. Whether you’re looking for game highlights or player analysis, this is your go-to hub for all things Pirates as they aim to reclaim their past glory.
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Outfielder pretends it’s a home run to trick runner
Corbin Burnes faced early trouble against the Pirates when Jacob Stallings led off the second inning with a single up the middle. But the highlight came right after. Ben Gamel hit a deep fly to center, and Jackie Bradley Jr.
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One of the Dumber Plays you’ll ever see
The Cubs were leading the Pirates 1-0 in the top of the third with two outs and a runner on first when one of the wildest sequences unfolded. Javy Báez hit a routine ground ball to third, which should have ended the inning with a simple throw to first. Instead, the first baseman tried to chase Báez back toward home plate instead of just stepping on the bag.
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Umpire gets a chance to end the game and takes it
The Phillies and Pirates wrapped up a spring training game with a strange finish in the bottom of the ninth. With two outs and the Pirates down to their last batter, longtime prospect Will Craig stepped in. After fouling off a couple pitches, Craig claimed he got hit by a pitch on an 0-2 count.
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Dubón fakes the throw to first then gets runner at third
The Giants and Pirates were tied in the fifth when Adam Frazier hit a single to left, putting the go-ahead run on base. After a foul pop-up caught by Mauricio Dubón, Frazier took third on another single, setting up a first-and-third situation. Instead of playing it straight with a sacrifice fly, the Pirates tried to pull a little league-style rundown.
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Pirates Score 3 runs on a swinging bunt
Taijuan Walker started for the Mets in Pittsburgh, looking to continue his strong season, but the first inning quickly unraveled. After an easy first out, the Pirates strung together a couple of doubles and walks to take an early lead. Then came the bizarre play that blew the game open.
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The Latest Pittsburgh Pirates Breakdown Videos
- Pirates manager Don Kelly points to the exact spot where the umpire missed the call, a breakdown
- Tommy Pham tells Blue Jays catcher he doesn’t have enough experience to disrespect him, a breakdown
- Andrew McCutchen stares at the umpire throughout the entire last inning of the game, a breakdown
- José Ramirez tags out Enmanuel Valdez while he was injured calling timeout, a breakdown
- Jorge Lopez suspended for intentionally throwing at Andrew McCutchen and Bryan Reynolds, a breakdown
- Roughing the passer calls have Pitt coach furious vs. Clemson, a breakdown
- Paul Skenes gets yelled at by the umpire, a breakdown
- Umpire makes two horrible calls so Pirates manager goes wild, a breakdown
- Hunter Greene pukes on the mound during a pitch, a breakdown
- Stefon Diggs sprays fans with beer after touchdown (NFL Recap Weeks 4+5), a breakdown
- Acuña and Oviedo get caught looking at each other, a breakdown
- Football player goes after kid in the stands, a breakdown
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