How to Use spring training in a Sentence

spring training

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  • But to this old fan’s eye, the spring training games weren’t just faster.
    — David Axelrod, CNN, 1 Apr. 2023
  • In the sixth, Miguel Cabrera launched his first home run of spring training.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2023
  • As the Rangers prepare to wrap up spring training, there is still some cleanup to do around the edges of the roster.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Before that, the Tigers will play 33 spring training games.
    — Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 25 July 2023
  • And then a slew of injuries hit the team during spring training.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The player who rejoined the Red Sox last week is not the same one who was in the last group of cuts at the end of spring training.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Sep. 2023
  • The idea for the Reds' Viking helmet came about during 2023 spring training.
    — Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 23 June 2023
  • By 1991, Francona was in spring training with St. Louis.
    — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2023
  • In the meantime, Glasnow still has plenty to check off his spring training to-do list.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2024
  • Lyles made his first spring training start on Thursday.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Hyde feels like Cano locked in after leaving spring training camp for the birth of his son, just the first of many presents this season.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 10 July 2023
  • And the Rangers’ flaw — a mostly unproven bunch — was widely visible from the time the club got to spring training.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Even the players, after some initial grumbling in spring training, came around to the idea.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 11 July 2023
  • As a player and then manager of the Padres, that was his route to the franchise’s old and current spring training homes.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2024
  • But Kell noted that Robinson had not missed a ball hit to his backhand in six weeks of spring training.
    — Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Metro Phoenix is home to spring training games in March and a hub year-round for baseball players buying homes.
    — Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Starting shortstop Gavin Lux was lost for the season in spring training.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2023
  • Deals are good for the duration of spring training, Feb. 24 to March 28, except where noted.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 24 Feb. 2023
  • But for Wells, who won the last spot in the Orioles’ rotation in spring training, his desire to be a starter is more about the pressure than the prestige.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2023
  • The first start of spring training really means nothing for a pitcher.
    — Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The expectation is that Duran will be ready for spring training in 2024.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Around the horn The Orioles on Wednesday announced that pitchers and catchers will report for spring training Feb. 14, with the first workout the next day.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2024
  • The center fielder is expected to miss at least the first month of the season after an elbow sprain cost him all of spring training.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Could Altuve’s injury have happened in a spring training game?
    — Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Advertisement When the Padres report to spring training next month, Sweeney will not be part of their broadcasting plans for the first time in 13 years.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Injuries are nothing new for Jung, who dealt with a stress fracture in spring training of 2021 and was sidelined until June.
    — Staff and Wire Reports, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Feb. 2024
  • But amid spring training, some players have raised concerns over the quality and design of the new uniform.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Lux will miss the season with torn ligaments in his right knee after getting hurt running the bases in a spring training game.
    — Stephen Hawkins, ajc, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The Dodgers called in early December and invited him to spring training on a minor-league deal.
    — Scott Miller, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2023
  • And then this happened: Travis Jankowski, a non-roster invitee in spring training, hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the fourth to cut Houston’s lead to 10-5.
    — Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 3 July 2023

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