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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec becomes first female manager in minor
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Rachel Balkovec cheered in debut managing Yankees affiliate
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Rachel Balkovec, new manager of the Tampa Tarpons : r/baseball
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Rachel Balkovec wins debut managing Yankees minor league team
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Yankees Name Rachel Balkovec as First Woman Manager in Minors
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Yankees news: Rachel Balkovec out 5-7 days after being struck by ball