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Yankees pick Rachel Balkovec to manage Tampa Tarpons
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Yankees Name Rachel Balkovec as First Woman Manager in Minors
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Yankees Low-A manager Rachel Balkovec wins historic debut game
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YANKEES' CLASS-A MANAGER RACHEL BALKOVEC NEVER GAVE UP QUEST
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Omaha native to be first female Minor League Baseball manager
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Rachel Balkovec becomes first female manager in MLB
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In a baseball first, New York Yankees name a woman to manage minor
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Aryn Sobo posted on LinkedIn
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Yankees announce Tampa Tarpons 2023 Coaching Staff