spring training
noun
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: the time in the spring when baseball teams prepare for the regular season by playing practice games
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So while the actual climax this weekend was stunning, the crescendo began long before Opening Day or even spring training.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
What may save the Rangers’ offense Coming out of spring training, Young said he was encouraged by the development and progress of the team’s hitting; the first month has not rewarded his optimism.
—Mac Engel
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Santos signed a minor league contract with the Giants this past offseason and impressed early during spring training, but missed several weeks due to a personal matter.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to dealing with a shoulder issue early in spring training, Cruz missed some time for the birth of his child.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
What may save the Rangers’ offense Coming out of spring training, Young said he was encouraged by the development and progress of the team’s hitting; the first month has not rewarded his optimism.
—Mac Engel
april 30, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Santos signed a minor league contract with the Giants this past offseason and impressed early during spring training, but missed several weeks due to a personal matter.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to dealing with a shoulder issue early in spring training, Cruz missed some time for the birth of his child.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Spring training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20training. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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