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A series for the history books: Rachel Balkovec and the Tampa Tarpons win the opening series in Lakeland - Pinstriped Prospects
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NEW YORK YANKEES NAME RACHEL BALKOVEC MANAGER
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Rachel Balkovec makes historic debut with the Tampa Tarpons
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Rachel Balcovec, first female manager, wins Tarpons debut
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Rachel Balkovec discusses historic day as manager & Opening Day
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LEADING OFF: Balkovec up; Scherzer, Freeman, Correa debut
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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 out 5-7 days after being struck by ball in face
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Yankees female minor league manager ejected by woman umpire
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Yankees minor league manager Rachel Balkovec wrapping up second season with Single-A Tampa
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Rachel Balkovec to become first woman to manage a minor league team
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Rachel Balkovec cheered, wins debut managing Yanks affiliate
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Yankees Mag: Historic Night
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Breaking baseball's glass ceiling
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Tampa Tarpons' Rachel Balkovec becomes 1st full-time female manager in baseball