Greinke slated to start Wednesday

Published May 14, 2013

Sports Network

Los Angeles, CA –  Zack Greinke will make his return to a major league mound when the Los Angeles Dodgers wrap up a three-game series with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, the team has announced.

Greinke, signed by the Dodgers to a lucrative six-year, $147-million contract during the offseason, has been on the disabled list since fracturing his left collarbone in a fight with San Diego Padres outfielder Carlos Quentin on April 11. It was just the former American League Cy Young Award winner's second start since joining the Dodgers as a free agent.

The standout right-hander did pitch 4 1/3 innings in a rehab assignment with Class A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday, though he was tagged for eight runs (three earned) on six hits.

Greinke went 1-0 with a 1.59 earned run average and 10 strikeouts over his first two outings prior to the injury.

View the original article here

Former Packers defensive back Charles Woodson to meet with Denver Broncos on Wednesday

Published May 14, 2013

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. –  Charles Woodson is set to visit with the Broncos on Wednesday for both sides to see if Denver is a good fit.

Aside from a meeting with the San Francisco 49ers after the Green Bay Packers released him in February, the 36-year-old defensive back has drawn little interest as a free agent.

Denver could prove the perfect spot for Woodson, who's hoping to play a 16th NFL season. He would likely compete with Mike Adams and Quinton Carter at strong safety or serve as an extra defensive back on passing downs for the AFC powerhouse.

Broncos front-office boss John Elway told 5,000 season ticket-holders in a call last week that he felt good about the safety position but didn't close the door on adding another veteran at the position.

View the original article here