spring training

noun

US
: the time in the spring when baseball teams prepare for the regular season by playing practice games

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Born from a moment in the batting cage The idea behind Core Impact goes back more than 30 years to a spring training session in 1994. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025 Hoffman was non-tendered by the Reds and signed a minor-league deal with the Twins the following spring training. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025 Barring any setbacks he should be fully recovered in time for spring training and will be a strong candidate to start the season in the WooSox rotation. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 The same can be said for (Nick) Madrigal, whose 2025 season ended in spring training due to a shoulder injury. Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spring training

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“Spring training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20training. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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