Stolen bases remain the ultimate wild card in fantasy baseball. Unlike home runs or strikeouts, which require elite structural talent that rarely hits the fantasy baseball waiver wire, speed can be manufactured. In both rotisserie and head-to-head (H2H) leagues, stolen bases represent the most movable category on the board. If you find yourself slipping in roto standings or needing a late-week category swing in an H2H matchup, you do not always need to pull off a blockbuster trade for an elite speedster. By carefully analyzing an updated MLB stolen base report like this one here, savvy managers can stream under-the-radar speed options. Success comes down to tracking manager aggression, slow pitcher deliveries, and catchers with sluggish pop-times and poor caught-stealing percentages.

 

 

MLB Stolen Base Leaders as of June 6th, 2026

The top of the leaderboard features a mix of elite foundational stars and high-frequency specialists who anchor the category for their fantasy managers. According to the latest MLB stolen base report, three players share the crown at this point in the season.

If you take a look at last week’s MLB Stolen Base Report, you’ll notice big movement here from both Witt and Ramirez. Kansas City was a team we suggested to target and we expect them to continue to be aggressive on the bases. They actually just got back Maikel Garcia who was dealing with a hamstring issue, so now that he’s good to go, the top of the order should be running wild with a perpetual green light. Also notice that Nunez remains stuck on 22 steals. He’s a part-time player, so make sure if you have him on the roster, you study the opposing pitchers and catchers he will face. He’s got the Giants and Mariners coming up. San Francisco catcher Daniel Susac does a good job of throwing out runners, but if Cal Raliegh is still out this week, Seattle’s Mitch Garver can be a strong target. 

MLB Teams Attempting the Most Stolen Bases

Understanding manager aggression is critical for identifying streaming targets. Teams that run frequently provide more opportunities for fringe roster players to accumulate stats. The teams with the highest volume of stolen base attempts include:

The Yankees made a big jump this week with both Jose Caballero and Jazz Chisholm being more aggressive. Not to mention, the loss of Aaron Judge could mean more manufacturing of runs and some small-ball. When searching for MLB stolen base leaders on the waiver wire, targeting the lower thirds of these specific lineups can yield cheap bags simply due to organizational philosophy.

 

 

MLB Teams with the Highest Stolen Base Success Rate

Volume is only half of the equation; efficiency keeps a manager's green light on. Teams with the best success rates ensure that their runners are not destroying your fantasy team's value by getting caught.

Here's another angle for you to take with regard to augmenting your stolen base total. They don't need to be the biggest burners, but if a team has strong efficiency on the bases, they can prove to be a massive help to your roster. Streaming players from the Pirates, Phillies  and even the Padres, minimizes the risk of negative points in leagues that penalize caught-stealing instances.

Pitchers Allowing the Most Stolen Bases

Savvy streaming relies heavily on targeting the right pitcher matchups. Pitchers with slow, deliberate deliveries or poor pickoff moves allow runners to get massive jumps. According to the MLB stolen base report, the following pitchers face the highest volume of running game pressure:

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 catcher plays an equally important role. Below you’ll see the best and worst of catchers, but also note that some changes can alter the results. Last week I pointed out how the Guardians acquisition of Patrick Bailey has significantly helped them while only one of Bailey’s replacements (Daniel Susac) has been worth his salt in throwing out runners. Always monitor the catchers if making daily roster adjustments.

 

 

Catchers With the Best and Worst Caught-Stealing Percentage

A catcher’s pop-time and arm strength serve as the final line of defense against the running game. Targeting teams scheduled to square off against defensive liabilities behind the plate provides an immediate advantage. Here's a quick glance at the best and worst caught-stealing rates (minimum of 10 SB attempts against):

Best Caught Stealing Percentage

Worst Caught Stealing Percentage

MLB Stolen Base Trends and Fantasy Implications

Evaluating current MLB stolen base trends reveals that overall league environment changes have made base-stealing a strategic priority rather than a lost art. Teams like the Cleveland Guardians have fundamentally altered their identity, pairing a league-high walk rate increase with a highly aggressive approach on the basepaths.

For fantasy owners, these MLB stolen base trends mean that the baseline requirement to stay competitive in the category has risen. You can no longer rely on one speed star to carry your roster. Because the category is highly fluid, deploying a shifting, matchup-based streaming strategy is essential to counter elite MLB stolen base leaders owned by your opponents.

 

 

Top Teams to Target for SBs This Coming Week:

For the scoring week beginning June 8, fantasy managers should aggressively prioritize three specific teams built to exploit ideal defensive matchups on the basepaths:

Milwaukee Brewers

  • The Matchup: June 8–10 against the Athletics at Las Vegas Ballpark, followed by a weekend series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • Why to Target: The Brewers rank 2nd in MLB with 63 stolen bases and are hyper-aggressive under Pat Murphy. Their early-week series takes place in a minor league park (Las Vegas Ballpark) where defensive environments are less controlled. Following that, they face a Phillies team that relies heavily on pitchers with slow slide-steps.
  • Who to Start: David Hamilton, Brice Turang, and Jackson Chourio. Hamilton and Turang are elite speed merchants who have been given a green light all season.

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • The Matchup: June 9–11 against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
  • Why to Target: The Pirates are one of the most vulnerable teams in the league against the run game, ranking among the top-four in stolen bases allowed (62). Furthermore, their catching staff has struggled to control the running game all year. The Dodgers' high on-base percentage means their baseline speed threats will get plenty of opportunities to exploit Pittsburgh's slow-to-the-plate pitchers.
  • Who to Start: Shohei Ohtani and Tommy Edman. Ohtani remains an automatic start, but look to upgrade secondary speed options in your lineup against this weak Pirates baseline.

Chicago Cubs

  • The Matchup: June 9–11 against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
  • Why to Target: Coors Field has massive outfield gaps, which naturally leads to larger defensive variances and deep-set infields that favor base stealers. The Rockies have a bottom-tier pitching staff that gives up high on-base metrics, giving the Cubs an abundance of baserunners to deploy their aggressive early-summer run game.
  • Who to Start: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner. Crow-Armstrong’s elite sprint speed is a massive asset in the high altitude and wide-open spaces of Denver.