spring training

noun

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

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Extensions with managers need to be reached before the start of spring training. —

Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025 Rangers’ pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report to Surprise, Ariz. for the start of 2025 spring training on Feb. 12; Bochy will be there. —

Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025 With spring training opening in 2 1/2 weeks, the Rays have only two other lefty relievers, Garrett Cleavinger and Mason Montgomery, on their 40-man roster. —

Marc Topkin, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2025 More news: Reigning Rookie of the Year Sets Wildly Ambitious Goal For 2025 MLB Season Moore might not be the favorite to claim the Angels' starting second base job in spring training, but the team has a reputation for aggressively promoting their top prospects. —

Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for spring training

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