Because what other excuse do you have to drink on a Monday night? 

One drink for:

• Every “back” Chris Berman says while a home run is exiting the ballpark
• Every time Berman refers to a participant by his nickname instead of his real name
• Every sign that says “hit it here” or has a bulls-eye drawn on it
• Every time someone comments on how “sweet,” “nice” or any variation of those words, it is that Robinson Cano has his father pitching to him
• Each time the announcers remind you that Robinson Cano is named after Jackie Robinson, whom the elder Cano played with
• Matt Kemp’s MVP potential is mentioned
• Cano’s MVP potential is mentioned

Also, choose a player in each round. For every home run they hit, down one drink.

Two drinks for:

• Every time a kid in the outfield drops a fly ball
• Each personalized “hit it here” sign
• Each time Josh Hamilton’s ridiculous performance at Yankee Stadium is mentioned
• Every time a ground ball is hit (double your drink time if it doesn't leave the infield)
• Each home run hit off of the foul pole
• Every time the Pittsburgh Pirates' surprising first half is mentioned
• Every gold ball home run

Finish your beer:

• If a player hits with his hat backwards, paying homage to Ken Griffey Jr.
• If a player hits any of the sponsored “hit it here” signs.
• If a player hits zero home runs in a round
• If “Call Me Maybe” is audible.
• If Mark Trumbo makes it out of the first round 

Now, go watch glorified batting practice and get drunk. You have our blessing.