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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The Padres have been in touch with the Tigers regarding the treatment plan and recovery for outfielder Parker Meadows, who had a nerve issue pop up early in spring training and did not make his season debut until the first week of June.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Outfielder Matt Vierling has been battling shoulder issues since spring training, but he was reinstated ahead of Saturday's contest against the Minnesota Twins, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
His struggles forced Lee to refocus his efforts ahead of spring training, and the effort is paying off.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Washington proved to be a hands-on manager, immediately instituting an early-morning infield clinic every day during spring training.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2025
Outfielder Matt Vierling has been battling shoulder issues since spring training, but he was reinstated ahead of Saturday's contest against the Minnesota Twins, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
His struggles forced Lee to refocus his efforts ahead of spring training, and the effort is paying off.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 June 2025
Washington proved to be a hands-on manager, immediately instituting an early-morning infield clinic every day during spring training.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 27 June 2025
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“Spring training.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20training. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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