Nasim Nuñez leads MLB in stolen bases as Marlins face losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Nasim Nuñez continues to dominate the stolen base leaderboard with 37 steals this season, putting him well ahead in MLB rankings. The Marlins, however, are struggling, currently on an eight-game losing streak and allowing a high number of stolen bases. This comes after a period where they tightened their defense against base runners, raising concerns about their catching and pitching. The team's poor performance coincides with challenging matchups against the Brewers and Guardians, who are among the most effective teams at stealing bases.
- •Nuñez has a shot at reaching 50 steals this season.
- •Marlins allowed 21 stolen bases in a recent 10-game stretch.
- •Marlins are on an eight-game losing streak as of July 22.
- •José Ramírez's return is anticipated to boost the Guardians.
- •Nuñez recorded four stolen bases in the last two weeks.
- 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Steals Report: Nasim Nuñez can't be stopped, Marlins hit untimely skid
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