Those euphemisms, real or fictional, encapsulate one of the most challenging aspects of sports: Moving on from failure.

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The first MLB game of the 2025 season is now less than a week away as the Dodgers and Cubs meet in Tokyo on March 18-19. The rest of the teams get underway on league-wide Opening Day on March 27.