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.

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