: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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One of those is closer Robert Suarez, who has been one of the best closers in baseball this season.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The two-time All-Star remains one of the best closers in the game.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Chapman notched 153 saves for the Yankees while getting amongst the highest contracts for closers at the time.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
One of baseball’s best closers, Josh Hader, was on the mound.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The two-time All-Star remains one of the best closers in the game.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Chapman notched 153 saves for the Yankees while getting amongst the highest contracts for closers at the time.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
One of baseball’s best closers, Josh Hader, was on the mound.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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