In the modern landscape of fantasy baseball, speed reigns supreme. Stolen bases provide a rare and predictable category edge, yet they frequently fluctuate week over week. Whether you play in a traditional rotisserie league or a weekly head-to-head format, stolen bases stand out as the most movable category on the leaderboard. Unlike home runs or ERA, which require months of roster construction to meaningfully shift, you can vault to the top of a weekly matchup or climb rotisserie tiers rapidly with stolen bases. Succeeding with this strategy requires looking beyond elite multi-million-dollar stars. By utilizing an analytical MLB stolen base report, savvy managers can actively stream high-speed assets off the fantasy baseball waiver wire, especially now during the All-Star break. Success relies on identifying managers with aggressive base-stealing philosophies, pitchers plagued by slow deliveries, and catchers burdened by subpar pop-times.

 

 

 

MLB Stolen Base Leaders as of July 11th, 2026

The top tier of the MLB stolen base leaders features an elite group of speed merchants who disrupt defensive game plans every single night. These players have established themselves as premier foundational speed pillars for fantasy managers:

Not a world of movement from last week’s MLB Stolen Base Report, but some. PCA and Tatis were actually the big movers for the week atop the leaderboard, but it was actually the movement within the middle of the pack that should be noticed. Khalil Watson, an outfielder for the Cleveland Guardians, is a new face to monitor as he led the majors with five stolen bases this week. The team looks to continue its aggressiveness on the bases with Jose Ramirez out and he fits well in the middle of the lineup. We also saw Josh Naylor and Carson Benge step up with three steals each. 

 

MLB Teams Attempting the Most Stolen Bases

When evaluating options on the waiver wire, target teams that show a constant willingness to run. This aggressive approach reflects a clear managerial green light. The following five clubs lead the majors in total stolen base attempts, heavily influencing current MLB stolen base trends:

Last week, we told you the Washington Nationals were the team to watch this past week and we saw a significant spike. They had 14 stolen base attempts for the week and were successful on 11 of them.  The Rays had 11 attempts for the week while the Padres had nine. This week with the All-Star break means we won’t see much of a robust increase this week, but we’re keeping a watchful eye on which teams remain the most aggressive. You can check the match-ups against specific teams/catchers using our Daily Stolen Base Prop Finder as well as the daily stolen base prop article.

 

MLB Teams with the Highest Stolen Base Success Rate

Total volume tells only part of the story; efficiency reflects elite baserunning technique, precise jumps, and smart situational coaching. These are the clubs that lead the major leagues in efficiency, making their depth players highly reliable targets for fantasy managers seeking safe speed metrics:

The Pirates seem to make the most out of their efficiency, but unfortunately, it’s not going to be sustainable. Well, maybe, once the second half gets going but not in the immediate. They got Konor Griffin back from the IL and he started swiping bags left and right. Then he tore a tendon in his middle finger and now he’s back on the IL. The Pirates have Jake Mangum trying to make an impact, but we might not see huge movement from them until Oneil Cruz and Griffin return. Guess we’ll just have to watch for Cleveland’s Khalil Watson and Fernando Tatis from the Padres to help us out. I also expect to see the Washington Nationals back up here. Three caught-stealings this week messed up their success rate trajectory. 

 

 

 

Pitchers Allowing the Most Stolen Bases

Savvy fantasy managers understand that base runners frequently steal off the pitcher rather than the catcher. Tracking slow deliveries, high leg kicks, and subpar pickoff moves highlights the ideal matchups to exploit. These starting pitchers have surrendered the most stolen bases across the major leagues this season:

If you haven’t checked out the daily stolen base prop article yet, you’ll see how often I target against each of these guys. Some definitely more than others, but keep in mind that their catchers play an equally important role. Below you’ll see the best and worst of catchers, but also take note of the pitchers’ talent levels. Targeting against pitchers like Burns, Ryan or Rasmussen can be difficult, simply because they don’t allow many baserunners, but both Spencer Arrighetti and Sean Burke have helped up increase our cash rate.

 

Catchers With the Best and Worst Caught-Stealing Percentage

When validating an individual MLB stolen base report, checking the defensive metrics behind the plate serves as your final layer of security. Statcast metrics illustrate a stark divide between elite defensive anchors and catchers struggling to limit opposing runners. Our new stolen base prop finder will reveal exactly who to target and who to avoid. (minimum of 10 SB attempts against):

Best Caught Stealing Percentage

Worst Caught Stealing Percentage

 

MLB Stolen Base Trends and Fantasy Implications

The historical evolution of MLB stolen base trends highlights a permanent shift toward high-tempo, aggressive baserunning styles. Widened bases, pickoff limitations, and pitch clocks continue to shift the fantasy landscape in favor of athletic speed specialists.

In rotisserie setups, streaming secondary base stealers prevents your roster from falling behind the league baseline. In head-to-head categories, a sudden, targeted injection of speed can swing a close matchup in your favor. Roster builders do not need to overpay in high-profile trades for top-tier names. Instead, you can construct a highly effective speed rotation by claiming role players or platoon specialists right before they face vulnerable pitching staffs.

 

Top Teams to Target for SBs This Coming Week:

For the upcoming weekly fantasy matchup period beginning July 13, 2026, identify players from these specific teams to maximize your stolen base potential:

  • Washington Nationals: Facing a pitching staff that struggles to hold runners, the league's most aggressive baserunning club is poised to generate high-volume steal opportunities.
  • New York Yankees: Outfielders and middle infielders gain a major statistical advantage this week. They face catchers with poor pop-times and pitchers who rank among the slowest to home plate.
  • Miami Marlins: Their highly aggressive coaching philosophy makes low-ownership outfielders excellent streaming options for managers looking to secure a weekly category win.