As the Texas Rangers continue their work in camp, left-hander MacKenzie Gore emphasized that the foundation for his season begins with preparation, communication, and a clear understanding of his strengths.

In a recent interview on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Gore explained that settling into camp has been a steady process. While the routine of Spring Training can take time to feel normal, he shared that things have gone smoothly so far.

Much of that, he noted, comes down to collaboration.

“There’s a lot of communication that goes into a game plan,” Gore said. “You kind of work as a group and just get ready to go on that fifth day.”

For a starting pitcher, the rhythm between outings is critical.

Gore pointed to the importance of maintaining forward progress, particularly after finishing last season on a strong note.

He referenced the stretch following the All-Star break, when he felt he began to build momentum across multiple starts. Rather than overhauling his approach, Gore’s focus is on sharpening what already works.

“I have a good idea what I’m good at, and I’ve done it,” he said. “I just want to continue to get better.”

That self-awareness extends to his mechanics.

Gore explained that he has a firm grasp of how his delivery should feel when he is at his best. If something drifts slightly out of sync, then he no longer views it as a major concern.

“I have a really good idea of my delivery and where it needs to be to be successful,” Gore said. “When things are slightly off, it’s not a huge deal. You just kind of get where you need to be and keep going.”

Spring Training also offers a valuable opportunity to develop rapport with new catchers.

Gore said working with different catchers has been one of the most important aspects of his camp. Establishing comfort with pitch selection and sequencing now, he believes, will pay dividends once the games begin to count.

“You want to use the starts to get ready for the end of March,” Gore said. “I’m throwing to some new catchers, so we’re figuring out sequencing and what we like. That’s probably the most important thing so we can be ready to go when the real games start.”

For Gore, he has been focused on steady improvement, strong communication, and a seamless transition from camp to the regular season.

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