The new generation of third basemen is making its mark on baseball, with possibly more young superstars than any other position in the game. Evan Longoria and David Wright are perennial All-Stars, and youngsters Gordon Beckham (who will play second base this season for the White Sox), Mark Reynolds and Ryan Zimmerman are well on their way.

The top 10 at the position is pretty sound, but anything after that and you’re wishing on a star with nearly no breakout prospects. Read more »

Adrian Beltre’s 16 home runs, 46 RBIs and $13.4 million salary are just one of many disappointments for the last place Seattle Mariners this season. The 16 home runs, well below his capability and the team’s expectations, lead a team that ranks 28th in runs scored, 23rd in home runs, and 20th in batting average in Major League Baseball. The good news for the Seattle faithful is that Adrian’s annual second half surge has begun - just without the power.

Entering Tuesday’s game against the Red Sox, Beltre had a 7-game hitting streak during which he hit .370 and scored 5 runs, but with no home runs or RBIs and just a .481 slugging percentage. He hasn’t homered since July 1, a span of 17 games and 68 at-bats, and he hasn’t driven in a run since July 9 - 9 games and 35 at-bats ago. Read more »