News item: Rick Ankiel, in return after seven years, hits homer in first at-bat
This, to me, is the most significant homer of the week, much moreso than the one by what's-his-name with the big head out in San Fran. I was at the NLCS game at Shea Stadium in 2000 and saw Ankiel throw all those wild pitches, and it was maybe the most uncomfortable thing I've ever witnessed live at a sporting event (well, except for this.) Good for Ankiel for getting back in the game, even with a position switch.
it's the third most heartwarming comeback story in baseball this year, after Josh Hamilton returning from drug addiction, and Kerry Wood becoming the first man ever to pitch again after suffering a torn labia.