: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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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.
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Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
That philosophy resonated with Walters, who went from a raw college pitcher to one of the most dominant closers in the nation under Arteaga’s guidance.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
Journalism takes a handy Preakness win into the 157th Belmont, but gunning for him are three powerful closers in Sovereignty, Baeza, and Hill Road, and a front-running Rodriguez with Mike Smith up.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
For those playing trifectas or superfectas, using deep closers underneath could catch a nice payday.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
That philosophy resonated with Walters, who went from a raw college pitcher to one of the most dominant closers in the nation under Arteaga’s guidance.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
Journalism takes a handy Preakness win into the 157th Belmont, but gunning for him are three powerful closers in Sovereignty, Baeza, and Hill Road, and a front-running Rodriguez with Mike Smith up.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
For those playing trifectas or superfectas, using deep closers underneath could catch a nice payday.
—Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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