: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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Chapman is in the midst of a career season at age 37, turning back the clock to re-establish himself as one of baseball’s most dominant closers.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The elite pitch arsenal Misiorowski has showcased in his 100-plus innings this season would instantly cement him as one of the best and nastiest closers in all of baseball.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Padres, meantime, displayed a pair of healthy, above-average closers Thursday in Suarez and Miller.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
At some point, though, the Giants will have to find out how well Rodriguez can bounce back when pushed a little harder, as closers need to be from time to time — especially in the postseason.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The elite pitch arsenal Misiorowski has showcased in his 100-plus innings this season would instantly cement him as one of the best and nastiest closers in all of baseball.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The Padres, meantime, displayed a pair of healthy, above-average closers Thursday in Suarez and Miller.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
At some point, though, the Giants will have to find out how well Rodriguez can bounce back when pushed a little harder, as closers need to be from time to time — especially in the postseason.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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