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Yankees minor league manager Balkovec back after facial injury
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Rachel Balkovec debuts as Yankees Minor League manager
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Yankees announce Tampa Tarpons 2023 Coaching Staff
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Rachel Balkovec injury: Yankees coach's inspiring message
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Rachel Balkovec: Yankees minor league manager hit by ball during drill
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NYY Minor League Coach Takes Foul Ball Off Leg Like a Champion
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New York Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec has worked
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Yankees minor league manager injured after being hit with a ball
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Rachel Balkovec To Manage Yankees Minor League Team, First Female
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This new Yankees coach is already making history
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Rachel Balkovec, Baseball's First Female Minor League Manager, Hit
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Minor League Baseball selects first female manager
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Cover Interview: Rachel Balkovec, New York Yankees
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Rachel Balkovec wins debut managing Yankees minor league team