Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
Going into Friday’s game at Cincinnati, the Cubs have stolen 63 bases this year in 50 games. The 63 steals rank third in MLB behind the Rays (67) and Brewers (66).
The Cubs have also done a good job this year in SB percentage — they’ve been caught only 10 times, for a success rate of 86.3 percent. That’s excellent.
If the Cubs continue to steal bases at their current pace, they will wind up this year with 204 stolen bases.