spring training
Americannoun
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a program of physical exercise, practice, and exhibition games followed by a baseball team in the late winter and early spring, before the start of the regular season.
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the period during which such a program takes place, usually from the beginning of March until the middle of April.
Etymology
Origin of spring training
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers are off to a hot start in spring training, but will this team prove to be a juggernaut of the regular season in its quest to win a third straight title?
From Los Angeles Times
One week into spring training, the Dodgers are the only undefeated team.
From Los Angeles Times
But you wouldn’t know it based on his efficient first spring training start Thursday against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch.
From Los Angeles Times
Outfielder Corbin Carroll stepped up to the plate for one of his first batting practice sessions of spring training earlier this month, took a swing and knew immediately that something was terribly wrong.
Over the last two offseasons, the Dodgers spent a combined $141 million on relief pitchers Edwin Díaz and Tanner Scott, both of whom are expected to make their first spring training appearances later this week.
From Los Angeles Times
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