Major League Baseball is kicking off their All-Star Game events with the Home Run Derby this evening.

Eight baseball players will compete in the classic Home Run Derby event in Miami at Marlins Park.

Connect with additional live coverage via The Los Angeles Times.

Grab highlights from the live conversation on Twitter. Watch over the YouTube video to preview some of the batters in the Home Run Derby.

For extended MLB coverage, browse over videos within the MLB on ESPN YouTube Playlist.