Spring training is a period of preparation for the upcoming baseball season. It typically begins in February or March and lasts for about six weeks. During spring training, teams hold workouts, scrimmages, and exhibition games to get ready for the regular season. Spring training is also a time for teams to evaluate their players and make roster decisions.
The 2025 spring training will be particularly important for several reasons. First, it will be the first spring training after the implementation of a new collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association. This new agreement will likely result in significant changes to the way spring training is conducted. Second, the 2025 season will be the first season of a new television contract between Major League Baseball and ESPN. This new contract will likely result in increased coverage of spring training games.