: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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Kenley Jansen, Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates are on the free-agent market as viable closers for teams trying to contend in 2025.
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
RBs in fantasy football are like closers in fantasy baseball.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Williams has been one of the best closers in baseball over the last few seasons.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Chapman was once one of the preeminent closers in major league baseball, saving as many as 38 games in both 2012 and 2013, and 37 in 2019.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
RBs in fantasy football are like closers in fantasy baseball.
—Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Williams has been one of the best closers in baseball over the last few seasons.
—Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Chapman was once one of the preeminent closers in major league baseball, saving as many as 38 games in both 2012 and 2013, and 37 in 2019.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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