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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Rachel Balkovec, the 1st woman to manage an MLB-affiliated team, debuts with a win
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ESPN - Today, Rachel Balkovec became the first woman to manage a minor league affiliate of an MLB team 👏 Elizabeth Merrill has the full story
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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec becomes first woman named minor-league manager, will take over Low-A club
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How Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez found joy, his swing and a title in New Jersey
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Rachel Balkovec, Baseball's First Female Minor League Manager, Hit In Face By Batted Ball
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Rachel Balcovec, first female manager, wins Tarpons debut
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Rachel Balkovec to manage Yankees Low-A team
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Rachel Balkovec wins debut managing Yankees minor league team