What does the cryptic crossword clue "Expression of annoyance initially over red socks and trainers (6)" mean?

The definition is "trainers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TUT (synonym="expression of annoyance") + O (synonym="over") + RS (synonym="I can’t find this abbreviation but I presume it refers to the baseball team?") = TUTORS; definition: "trainers" The answer is TUTORS.

Expression of annoyance initially over red socks and trainers (6)

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