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Yankees Unleash Running Game With Five Steals, Lead AL Early

The surge points to a plan to pressure defenses with speed when matchups allow.

An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) steals third base during the second inning when the New York Yankees played the Miami Marlins in their home opener Friday, April 3, 2026, Image 2 shows Jazz Chisholm Jr. stole both second and third base

Overview

  • New York beat Miami 8-2 in the home opener with a perfect 5-for-5 night on stolen bases.
  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. and José Caballero each swiped two bags, including Chisholm taking second and third in one inning, and Aaron Judge added one steal.
  • Through seven games, the Yankees have 11 steals, which leads the American League and trails only Milwaukee in MLB.
  • Manager Aaron Boone said the running game depends on matchups, and the Yankees attacked Marlins catcher Liam Hicks, who has yet to throw out a runner this season.
  • Shortstop Anthony Volpe advanced to live batting sessions and is slated to begin a rehab assignment in mid-April, which could set up a late-April or early-May return.