: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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Helsley and the Cleveland Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase look to be the top closers available, leaving Helsley counting down the days.
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 25 July 2025
However, Helsley would bring in a strong return as closers are extremely valuable at the trade deadline.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
In 2016 Hector Rondon was pitching well at the end of games, but the Cubs went for it at the deadline by adding Aroldis Chapman, then one of the most dominant closers in the game.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Three of the closers were planned as limited engagements.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 July 2025
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Katie Woo, New York Times, 25 July 2025
However, Helsley would bring in a strong return as closers are extremely valuable at the trade deadline.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
In 2016 Hector Rondon was pitching well at the end of games, but the Cubs went for it at the deadline by adding Aroldis Chapman, then one of the most dominant closers in the game.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Three of the closers were planned as limited engagements.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 1 July 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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