: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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For those playing trifectas or superfectas, using deep closers underneath could catch a nice payday.
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Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Weaver and Williams are both free agents at the end of the year; closers typically earn more money than other relievers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
And this time, the league’s best closers did just that after taking a 3-0 lead.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 15 June 2025
However, closers will be a hot commodity at the deadline, and the length of his contract will play a part in helping to make the trade worthwhile for both teams.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Weaver and Williams are both free agents at the end of the year; closers typically earn more money than other relievers.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
And this time, the league’s best closers did just that after taking a 3-0 lead.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 15 June 2025
However, closers will be a hot commodity at the deadline, and the length of his contract will play a part in helping to make the trade worthwhile for both teams.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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