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Nothing upends the family dynamic -- in a good way -- like the birth of a child. The exciting announcement that the baby has arrived is soon followed by a torrent of well-wishers eager to get a first peek at the bundle of joy. As the other members of the tiny wonder’s household adjust to their new reality, the precious newborn remains the center of attention. At holiday gatherings and on text chains, the baby is all anyone wants to talk about.

If there’s a parallel in baseball, it’s the arrival of a rookie starting pitcher. While signing a big-name free agent and seeing him toe the slab for the first time in a new uniform is exhilarating, nothing quite matches the energy and excitement that a fresh-faced starter drums up when he reaches the Majors. Fans c

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