Kevin O'Brien

Kansas City Royals Team Writer for Just Baseball; Editor and Writer for Royals Keep.

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 23: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals hits against the Toronto Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium on April 23, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

How Much Can the Royals Still Lean on Salvador Perez's Bat?

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 28: Cole Ragans #55 of the Kansas City Royals pitches during the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Zach Gardner/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

A Healthy Cole Ragans Will Immensely Help the 2026 Royals

Which Royals Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?

Which Royals Prospects Could Contribute in 2026?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 28: Harrison Bader #2 of the Philadelphia Phillies smiles during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on August 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Three Free Agent Bats the Royals Should Target

Royals Address Outfield Weaknesses, but Is More Help Needed?

Royals Address Outfield Weaknesses, but Is More Help Needed?

Kansas City Royals 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

Kansas City Royals 2025-2026 Offseason Wish List

Six Takeaways From the Kansas City Royals’ 2025 Season

Six Takeaways From the Kansas City Royals' 2025 Season

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jac Caglianone #14 of the Kansas City Royals bats against the Athletics during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park on September 28, 2025 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Scott Marshall/Getty Images)

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly From Jac Caglianone's Debut

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 20: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals, Bobby Witt Jr. #7 and Maikel Garcia #11 celebrate after a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers in 10 innings at Comerica Park on April 20, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Five Players the Royals Could Extend This Offseason

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - SEPTEMBER 06: Salvador Perez #13 of the Kansas City Royals celebrates his three-run home run with Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Three Royals Players Who Will Be Key to Postseason Hopes

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 27: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals hits a three-run home run in the third inning of the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, March 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Has Vinnie Pasquantino Shown Enough To Earn an Extension From the Royals?

Is the Royals’ Leadoff Switch the Spark They Need?

Is the Royals' Leadoff Switch the Spark They Need?