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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Kyle Schwarber, who went deep on opening day after leading the NL with 56 home runs last season, said Crawford impressed with scores of great at-bats in spring training.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Strong spring training from bats Spring training isn’t the ultimate prognosticator of success, but the Rangers’ improvement at the plate could be something that carries over into the regular season.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The Sox saw glimpses of Murakami’s power during spring training.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Carlos Mendoza didn’t get many opportunities to deploy his optimal Mets lineup during spring training.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Strong spring training from bats Spring training isn’t the ultimate prognosticator of success, but the Rangers’ improvement at the plate could be something that carries over into the regular season.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
The Sox saw glimpses of Murakami’s power during spring training.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Carlos Mendoza didn’t get many opportunities to deploy his optimal Mets lineup during spring training.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Spring training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20training. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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