Answer:

PRESEASON

Answer	Crossword Clue
PRESEASON	Like most exhibition games
PRESEASON	Training time for ballplayers
PRESEASON	Grapefruit League time

PRESEASON	Spring-training period
PRESEASON	Like some exhibition games
PRESEASON	Not counting, in a way
PRESEASON	Exhibition time
PRESEASON	Warm-up time for pro athletes
PRESEASON	Time for an exhibition