: one that closes
especially
: a relief pitcher who specializes in finishing games
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The Show 25 Prospect Rankings Prospect rankings are adjusted to match real-world MLB draft trends, ensuring relievers and closers are valued more accurately.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Now, with Tyler playing at this level and healthy, the Heat potentially could have had duel closers with Jimmy and Tyler.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Here’s a position-by-position list of sleepers: outfield, middle infield, corner infield, starting pitchers and closers.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
More news: Ex-Phillies Infielder: New Coaches Put Him 'In a Tough Position to Succeed'
The Phillies were unlikely to bring back both Jeff Hoffman and Estevez, their primary closers last year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Now, with Tyler playing at this level and healthy, the Heat potentially could have had duel closers with Jimmy and Tyler.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Here’s a position-by-position list of sleepers: outfield, middle infield, corner infield, starting pitchers and closers.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
More news: Ex-Phillies Infielder: New Coaches Put Him 'In a Tough Position to Succeed'
The Phillies were unlikely to bring back both Jeff Hoffman and Estevez, their primary closers last year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Closer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closer. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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