If there’s anything that indicates how far the Nationals have climbed in standing, it’s the collection of role players and organizational depth general manager Mike Rizzo and the franchise have built over the last few years.

If there’s anything that indicates how far the Nationals have climbed in standing, it’s the collection of role players and organizational depth general manager Mike Rizzo and the franchise have built over the last few years.

Gio Gonzalez revealed that he took blood and urine tests two days after the Miami New Times linked him to Anthony Bosch, who reportedly supplied PEDs to professional athletes. Gonzalez says he received word from the Major League Baseball Players Association that the results from those tests were negatives.

Gio Gonzalez revealed that he took blood and urine tests two days after the Miami New Times linked him to Anthony Bosch, who reportedly supplied PEDs to professional athletes. Gonzalez says he received word from the Major League Baseball Players Association that the results from those tests were negatives.

The Orioles will hold a moment of silence and air a video tribute for former manager Earl Weaver, who passed away in January, prior to the start of Saturday’s Spring Training opener against the Twins at 1:05 p.m. ET.

The Orioles will hold a moment of silence and air a video tribute for former manager Earl Weaver, who passed away in January, prior to the start of Saturday’s Spring Training opener against the Twins at 1:05 p.m. ET.

On the eve of the Yankees’ first Grapefruit League game, Derek Jeter provided a brief update on his progress as he works his way back from offseason surgery on his left ankle.

On the eve of the Yankees’ first Grapefruit League game, Derek Jeter provided a brief update on his progress as he works his way back from offseason surgery on his left ankle.

Aramis Ramirez laughed at the fan-suggested cure for his traditionally slow starts — that Ramirez celebrate his June birthday before the Brewers break Spring Training camp.

Aramis Ramirez laughed at the fan-suggested cure for his traditionally slow starts — that Ramirez celebrate his June birthday before the Brewers break Spring Training camp.

Rays manager Joe Maddon hasn’t spoken directly with Evan Longoria since the birth of Longoria’s daughter Wednesday night, but it sounds like Longoria could be rejoining the club sometime this weekend.

Rays manager Joe Maddon hasn’t spoken directly with Evan Longoria since the birth of Longoria’s daughter Wednesday night, but it sounds like Longoria could be rejoining the club sometime this weekend.

On Friday, Jonathan Papelbon discussed the Phillies’ lack of leadership in the clubhouse last season. He first told The Morning Call in Allentown, Pa., that “since I’ve been here I haven’t seen any leadership.” He expounded on that comment before an intrasquad game at Bright House Field.

Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly said March 1 is a very rough target date for Matt Kemp to get into games coming off left shoulder surgery. Carl Crawford will likely be later than that as he returns from Tommy John elbow reconstruction.

Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly said March 1 is a very rough target date for Matt Kemp to get into games coming off left shoulder surgery. Carl Crawford will likely be later than that as he returns from Tommy John elbow reconstruction.

Few things are more demoralizing than getting designated for assignment just before the start of camp — which was Mike Carp’s plight a couple of weeks back.

Few things are more demoralizing than getting designated for assignment just before the start of camp — which was Mike Carp’s plight a couple of weeks back.