![]() ![]() Welcome to the new world order of running at will, the result of Major League Baseball’s dramatic rule changes, two of which will go a long way toward putting a dent in the record book. Amid the fan demonstrations, protest signs, tiny crowds and near-daily losses, Esteury Ruiz is running like the wind and perhaps right into the upper echelon of Oakland Athletics’ base-stealing royalty. The Coliseum is the place to be - who would have thunk it? - for fans who embrace the long-lost art of base stealing. Terrance Williams/Associated Press Show More Show Less ![]() Vásquez/Associated Press Show More Show Less 4 of4Ī’s center fielder Esteury Ruiz scores a run on a sacrifice fly by Brent Rooker against Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cole Irvin during the first inning April 13 in Baltimore. ![]() Heading into the weekend, A’s center fielder Esteury Ruiz had stolen 13 bases and been caught only once. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Show More Show Less 3 of4 Ruiz stole 85 bases last season in the minor leagues. ![]() Julia Nikhinson/Associated Press Show More Show Less 2 of4Ī’s center fielder Esteury Ruiz slides safely into second with a stolen base against Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets on April 16 at the Coliseum. Heading into the weekend, A’s center fielder Esteury Ruiz led the American League in stolen bases with 13. ![]()
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