What happened: The Athletics urged fans to cast their final votes before the All-Star ballot window closes. The team made a last-call appeal as the deadline approaches for selecting this year's All-Star rosters.

Why it matters: All-Star selections are a marquee recognition for players and a rallying point for fan bases, and a late surge in voting can swing close races. For the Athletics, a strong turnout would put more of their roster on the national stage during the Midsummer Classic.

What to watch: Watch for the closing of the ballot and the official All-Star roster announcement to see which Athletics earn selections.