10 best MLB base stealers in 2026 according to advanced metrics

In MLB, every 90 feet matters, as we see some teams stealing wins on the basepaths. Beyond raw steal totals, advanced metrics ...
The New York Times

In MLB’s pitch clock era, everybody’s a base stealer now

Baseball is experiencing a stolen base boom — driven not by speed, but by guile and taking advantage of the pitch clock. (Mark Blinch / Getty Images) George Springer was never much of a base stealer.
The Big Lead

MLB first base power rankings entering week 7

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) smiles against the Philadelphia Phillies at TD Ballpark. Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images The 2026 MLB season is through six weeks.
Major League Baseball

Fielding Run Value

Definition. Fielding Run Value (FRV) combines all of Statcast's individual defensive metrics into one stat that measures a player's overall defensive value. The ...
The Big Lead

MLB second base power rankings entering week 8

Apr 11, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) throws a runner out at first against the Cleveland Guardians in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: ...

Cody Bellinger's 2-run single with bases loaded in 10th propels Yankees to 7-5 win over Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 on Monday night. Paul Goldschmidt and Ryan ...
Fox Sports

Cardinals' Iván Herrera hits bases clearing three-run double, extending lead over Brewers

Major League Baseball MLB - Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals - 05/04/2026 Ivan Herrera St. Louis Cardinals Top Plays ...