spring training

noun

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.
the period during which such a program takes place, usually from the beginning of March until the middle of April.

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An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

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In spring training, Judge said there was a simple solution to whatever verbal shots the Dodgers took in the wake of the World Series: “Play better.”

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He was into a throwing program by the start of spring training.

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Lemon continued to produce for the Tigers until 1991 when they released him at the end of spring training.

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In spring training, Kim struggled mightily to hit in Cactus League play, going six for 29 with one home run and 11 strikeouts.

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It carried into spring training, when Yamamoto became an immediate standout with his renewed poise and consistent daily work ethic.

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