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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Neither Taillon nor Boyd looked good in spring training.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Mississippi native impressed in spring training this year, hitting four home runs in 16 games.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Residents enjoy a quieter environment while still having access to entertainment and recreation, from spring training games at Goodyear Ballpark to golf courses and desert trails.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The latter is certainly surprising, as the Yankees’ bullpen was their biggest concern heading into spring training.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
The Mississippi native impressed in spring training this year, hitting four home runs in 16 games.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Residents enjoy a quieter environment while still having access to entertainment and recreation, from spring training games at Goodyear Ballpark to golf courses and desert trails.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The latter is certainly surprising, as the Yankees’ bullpen was their biggest concern heading into spring training.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
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