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Rachel Balkovec, 34, promoted, will manage New York Yankees' low-A minor league affiliate - ESPN
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How Yankees prospect Jasson Dominguez found joy, his swing and a title in New Jersey
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Rachel Balkovec wins debut as manager of Yankees affiliate
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Rachel Balkovec: Manager of the Tampa Tarpons - The New York Times
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Yankees Mag: Historic Night
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Rachel Balkovec will become first woman to manage an MLB-affiliated team - Los Angeles Times
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The New York Yankees Just Hired the First Female Manager in Affiliate Baseball History
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Rachel Balkovec and Erin Hartigan went from Omaha to the MLB
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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MLB: Rachel Balkovec created history with Yankees job, and she's not done yet