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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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Rachel Balkovec, pro baseball's first female manager, wins in debut
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Rachel Balkovec wins debut as manager of Yankees affiliate
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Rachel Balkovec to manage Yankees Low-A team
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Rachel Balkovec, the 1st woman to manage an MLB-affiliated team, debuts with a win
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Rachel Balkovec to manage Yankees Low-A team
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Rachel Balkovec makes history as the first woman hired to manage a professional baseball team - The Gauntlet
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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec set to make managerial debut
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I Am Home podcast: Rachel Balkovec on Breaking Barriers in Baseball
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Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec wrapping up second season with Single-A Tampa
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Rachel Balkovec, the 1st woman to manage an MLB-affiliated team, debuts with a win