Athletics recognize Jeter as cut above rest

For all that Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has accomplished on the field, what is arguably even more impressive is how he has stayed above the fray. It’s how he has played the game of baseball and has lived his life. And it’s how the A’s wished Jeter well prior to his final regular-season appearance at O.co Coliseum on Sunday.

Tulo coasts, as NL ballot sees upheaval elsewhere

Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki hasn’t lost his standing atop the National League ballot, but a few other All-Star races are heating up. Arizona’s Paul Goldschmidt has claimed the top spot in the first-base voting from Los Angeles’ Adrian Gonzalez, while Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen shot from fourth to second place among NL outfielders as of Sunday’s ballot update.

Porter’s reliever move causes confusion

Tony Sipp relieved Jerome Williams with one out in the eighth inning and got Kevin Kiermaier to hit into a fielder’s choice to cut down a run at the plate. Sipp then moved to left field and watched Josh Zeid strike out Evan Longoria. Sipp came to the mound to start the ninth and recorded two outs around a single.