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Royals name Brian Burke manager as club lines up free-admission 2026 home opener
Winchester has elevated Brian Burke, the former Millbrook High School head coach, to lead the Royals as Manager/Head Coach, bringing a familiar Valley voice to the top step of the dugout [2][3].The club is also lining up a free-admission game at Bridgeforth Field to open the 2026 summer season, inviting the community to pack Jim Barnett Park and set the tone for the campaign [1][2]. Fans can keep tabs on schedules, roster notes, photos, and day-of updates through the Royals’ official channels throughout the run-up and beyond [1][4].