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- noun baseball The set of
Major League Baseball teams which playspring training games inFlorida .
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Evan Longoria, David Price and Reid Brignac reportedly had at least $50,000 worth of electronics and jewelry stolen from their home while they were playing a Grapefruit League game.
Rays Players Robbed At Spring Training: Rental Home Of Longoria, Price, Brignac Burglarized The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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Evan Longoria, David Price and Reid Brignac reportedly had at least $50,000 worth of electronics and jewelry stolen from their home while they were playing a Grapefruit League game.
Rays Players Robbed At Spring Training: Rental Home Of Longoria, Price, Brignac Burglarized The Huffington Post News Editors 2011
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But when Grapefruit League games start, innings will be at a premium.
Oliver Perez Plans To Start (Whether You Like It or Not) Brian Costa 2011
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The majority of the Orioles' road games during the Grapefruit League schedule were at least 1 1/2 hours away.
Orioles' move west could provide blueprint for Nationals 2011
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Spent two-thirds of marriage nest egg on solo spring training research trip to the Grapefruit League.
What Kind of Baseball Fan Are You? Jason Gay 2011
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Outfielder Scott Hairston, who is vying for a spot on the Mets' bench, hit two home runs in a tune-up for the Grapefruit League Friday at Digital Domain Park.
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—Mets right fielder Carlos Beltran will remain out of Grapefruit League games for at least another four to five days because of tendinitis in his left knee, the team said Tuesday.
Knee Pain Sidelines Mets' Beltran Brian Costa 2011
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Ticket Prices According to data by SeatGeek, the average ticket for a Grapefruit League game this season is going for $43.86 compared to $39.68 in the Cactus League.
Who Wins—Florida or Arizona? Jared Diamond 2011
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He finished with a 1.59 ERA and nine strikeouts in 17 Grapefruit League innings.
The Mets Won't Hurry Mejia Brian Costa 2011
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Yankees Set Rotation For First Spring Games The Yankees have announced their starting rotation for the first week of Grapefruit League games, and Bartolo Colon will start the first game of the spring on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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