spring training

noun

US

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

Examples of spring training in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Snell, who missed time because of a late spring training build-up and arthroscopic surgery in May to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, finished the regular season with just 42⅔ innings pitched. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

There is a chance that McArthur can snag a high-leverage role with a solid spring training. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

White also missed the start of the season with a Grade 1 right oblique strain sustained during spring training. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Last year, Tampa Bay finished 77-85 overall and played home games at Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home of the Yankees, because the domed roof at the Trop was ripped off during Hurricane Milton in October 2024. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for spring training

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