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Rachel Balkovec: Yankees minor league manager hit by ball
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Alyssa Nakken of San Francisco Giants makes MLB history as first on-field female coach - CBS News
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Yankees tap Rachel Balkovec to become the FIRST female manager in minor league history
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Rachel Balkovec cheered in debut managing Yankees affiliate
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Yankees Low-A manager Rachel Balkovec wins historic debut game - Sports Illustrated
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Yankees Low-A manager Rachel Balkovec wins historic debut game - Sports Illustrated
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Giants' Alyssa Nakken Becomes MLB's First Female Coach on Field
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New York Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec will continue to make history - Sports Illustrated NY Yankees News, Analysis and More