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Tampa Tarpons' Rachel Balkovec becomes first MiLB manager
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Rachel Balkovec is the First Woman to Manage Minor League Baseball
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As Rachel Balkovec makes history with the New York Yankees, her
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Tampa Pride on the River 2022 happens this weekend
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Former international softball player Sarah Edwards is the first
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Tampa Tarpons' Rachel Balkovec ready for first-ever game as
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As Rachel Balkovec makes history with the New York Yankees, her
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Yankees' Rachel Balkovec on leadership, answers the haters, NFL
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A Revolution for Women in Baseball
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Rachel Balkovec: Manager of the Tampa Tarpons - The New York Times
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Tampa Pride 2022, History & Events
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