While All-Star festivities got under way this weekend in Kansas City, for most fans Monday night's Home Run Derby officially marks the beginning of the break.
The derby includes the return of Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, who is still on the disabled list with a hamstring injury.
The full list of participants is below:
American League contestants:
Robinson Cano, New York Yankees
Jose Bautista, Toronto Blue Jays
Mark Trumbo, Los Angeles Angels
Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers
Game Date/Time: Monday July 9, 8 p.m. ET
Location: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.
TV: ESPN
Radio: ESPN Radio
Streaming: ESPN3 and WatchESPN app
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National League contestants:
Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers
Carlos Beltran, St. Louis Cardinals
Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies
Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates