: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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Williams was one of the best closers in the league during his time in Milwaukee, as shown by his career 1.83 ERA and 68 saves with the Brewers.
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Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Nathan struggled in limited playoff action, but few closers in MLB history have been as consistently dominant in the regular season.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The four top closers who could join them are Raisel Iglesias (Braves), Devin Williams (Yankees), Ryan Helsley (Cardinals), and Ryan Pressly (Cubs).
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
One of those is closer Robert Suarez, who has been one of the best closers in baseball this season.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Nathan struggled in limited playoff action, but few closers in MLB history have been as consistently dominant in the regular season.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 2 June 2025
The four top closers who could join them are Raisel Iglesias (Braves), Devin Williams (Yankees), Ryan Helsley (Cardinals), and Ryan Pressly (Cubs).
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
One of those is closer Robert Suarez, who has been one of the best closers in baseball this season.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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