: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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Jansen’s feelings aside, the way he’s been used is not that different from other closers.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 July 2025
The two early closers were Dead Outlaw, filling 94% of seats at the Longacre for a take of $681,012, and Real Women Have Curves, grossing $758,028 with 93% of the James Earl Jones seats filled.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 July 2025
The answer is simple, but very complex: Build a gate-to-wire scenario that is tough for the closers to overcome.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Saves on the wire There are not too many closers who are still widely available, but Daniel Palencia (CHC) is still out there in most leagues.
—Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 July 2025
The two early closers were Dead Outlaw, filling 94% of seats at the Longacre for a take of $681,012, and Real Women Have Curves, grossing $758,028 with 93% of the James Earl Jones seats filled.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 July 2025
The answer is simple, but very complex: Build a gate-to-wire scenario that is tough for the closers to overcome.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Saves on the wire There are not too many closers who are still widely available, but Daniel Palencia (CHC) is still out there in most leagues.
—Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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