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The Kansas City Royals need to fix a lot in their game, including glove-work | Podcast

Jun 5, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Drew Waters (6) drops a catch as Kansas City Royals right fielder MJ Melendez (1) moves out of the way against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Kansas City Royals center fielder Drew Waters (6) drops a catch as Kansas City Royals right fielder MJ Melendez (1) moves out of the way against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

There are several reasons for the Royals’ last-place position in the AL Central. They’ve gotten there with inconsistent hitting and pitching, and now they’ve added another problem: fielding.

They rank near the bottom in several fielding categories, and it’s not just errors. Poor decisions also have hurt the team and played a big role in Tuesday’s loss at the Miami Marlins.

On today’s episode of SportsBeat KC, The Star’s sports podcast, beat writer Jaylon Thompson and reporter Pete Grathoff discuss these defensive woes and how the Royals can make repairs.

Also, trade speculation has started and we discuss the top possibilities for a team with plenty of holes to fill.

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Kansas City Royals bumble to 6-1 loss at Miami Marlins. Here’s a look at what went awry

Blair Kerkhoff
The Kansas City Star
Blair Kerkhoff has covered sports for The Kansas City Star since 1989. He was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 2023.
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