Pitchers Mike MacDougal and Scott Olsen became free agents when the Washington Nationals decided not to offer them 2010 contracts on Saturday. MacDougal, an All-Star for Kansas City in 2003, had 20 saves in 21 chances last season and went 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA. He was released ...

Nationals left-hander Scott Olsen underwent surgery Thursday to repair a small labrum tear in his left shoulder. The 25-year-old Olsen, who was scratched from two starts in the past week because of persistent back muscle tightness, was diagnosed with the shoulder injury after an examination Monday by ...

Scott Olsen pitched into the ninth inning, newly acquired Nyjer Morgan had three hits and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 on Sunday for their second straight victory. Olsen (2-4) allowed three runs and eight hits over 8 2-3 innings, prevailing for the first ...