FILE - Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. beats the throw to steal second base in the third inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Atlanta. Thanks to several rules changes, runners swiped bags more proficiently and stolen bases across the majors increased 41% from 2,486 in 2022 to 3,503 in 2023. Acuna Jr. led the major with 73 steals. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) FILE PHOTO
