The 11th opportunity Barry Bonds has to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame might go like the first 10. But columnist Scott Ostler has a way the former San Francisco Giant can land in Cooperstown.

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are getting another shot at Baseball Hall of Fame induction through the contemporary era committee vote scheduled for Dec. 7.

Former slugger Barry Bonds continues to try to make amends for his actions during his playing days, saying he was "straight stupid" to have acted the way he did toward others during his major league career. "I mean, I was just flat-out dumb. What can I say?

SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds did not expect a hero's welcome upon his return to AT&T Park in a baseball uniform for the first time since his last game with the San Francisco Giants in 2007. He hoped for something warmer. "I don't really have fans in San ...

MIAMI -- If Barry Bonds thinks a full-time return to baseball will help his Hall of Fame chances, he may be disappointed. He's more likely to help the Miami Marlins. Bonds is joining the staff of new Marlins manager Don Mattingly as hitting coach.