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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec makes managerial debut with Tampa Tarpons
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Yankees hire Rachel Balkovec as first woman to manage a minor-league baseball team
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Rachel Balkovec becomes first woman manager at any Major League Baseball level : NPR
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Rachel Balkovec makes historic debut with the Tampa Tarpons
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Rachel Balkovec excited to be baseball's first female manager with Yankees' Tampa team
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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A Revolution for Women in Baseball
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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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2022 Opening Day serves as start of record year for women in baseball
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REPORT: Balkovec to serve as Low-A Tampa's new manager - Pinstriped Prospects