Barry Bonds has federal approval to pickup a "dangerous weapon" -- namely, a baseball bat -- thanks to a new court order.

Bonds is appealing his sentence for felony obstruction of justice -- but for now he's free on a few conditions ... one of which is he cannot possess any "firearm, ammunition, destructive device, or other dangerous weapon."

Barry must want to take some batting practice -- because according to docs filed yesterday ... a federal judge has approved his request to make an exception for baseball bats.

Anyone who saw Bonds slug one of his 762 home runs knows ... a bat (with or without a syringe) should be considered a dangerous weapon in his hands.

Barry Bonds has just been sentenced to 30 days of house arrest -- for lying to a grand jury during a 2003 federal investigation into steroid use by MLB players

Bonds was also sentenced to two years probation.

Bonds was found guilty in April of felony obstruction of justice after a jury found he lied during a 2003 federal investigation into the alleged steroid use. The jury deadlocked on three other charges against him.

Bonds won a record-setting seven MVP awards during his career. He was a 14-time All Star, 8-time Gold Glove winner, and holds the records for both most home runs in a season (73) and home runs in a career (762).

Barry Bonds flashed photogs the "thumbs up" sign today in Marina Del Rey after his morning bicycle ride ... but judging from the cuts on hand and arm, he's a little less than 100%.

That's strange ... he was almost never injured during his playing days.

Barry Bonds has been found guilty of obstructing justice ... stemming from the 2003 federal steroid investigation.



The jury deadlocked on the remaining charges -- which included lying to a grand jury when he denied knowingly taking steroids -- and the judge ultimately declared a mistrial.

Bonds faces a maximum 10 years in federal prison for the obstruction of justice conviction.

The prosecution has not announced whether it intends to re-file the deadlocked charges against Bonds.

While the San Francisco Giants were celebrating their first World Series victory in half a century -- former Giants slugger Barry Bonds was striking out with Johnny Law ... in West Hollywood.



TMZ has learned Bonds was pulled over in his Silver Lexus last night around 10:00 PM -- and cited for talking on his cell phone while driving ... a violation that will set him back roughly $125.

We're told Bonds was totally cool with the cops -- and went along his merry way without further incident.

Barry Bonds doesn't just want his former MLB team to play well against the Philadelphia Phillies in the upcoming NL Championship Series -- dude hopes the San Francisco Giants "beat their ass!"



Barry was out in Santa Monica, CA yesterday gushing about his former squad  ... telling us, "I don't really have fans in SF, I have family ... so if you think I'm going for Philadelphia ... forget it!"

And even though he spent 7 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Barry told us, "I'm a Giant for life!"

Mark your calendars -- Barry Bonds will stand trial for allegedly lying to a grand jury about his steroid use before setting baseball's home run record ... and it's all going down in March 2011.


Bonds -- who faces 11 felony counts of perjury and obstruction of justice for his testimony during a 2003 MLB steroid investigation -- has been ordered to appear in federal court in San Francisco on March 21, 2011.

Bonds allegedly tested positive for steroids three times before his 2003 testimony -- but claimed in 2003 that he never knowingly used the substance.

Bonds has already pled not guilty and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

Barry Bonds' wife has had yet another change of heart -- TMZ has learned she has filed new documents to end her marriage.

In papers filed in L.A. County Superior Court yesterday, Liz Bonds cites irreconcilable differences.

She is asking for joint physical and legal custody of the couple's daughter.

As we previously reported, Liz had filed for legal separation in June of last year -- but withdrew her petition one month later.

The couple was married back in 1998. Liz claims their relationship ended in January of 2010.

UPDATE: TMZ has obtained a court document which shows, according to Elizabeth, the parties have already reached a "mutual settlement agreement" over assets.

With a hot ride and an even hotter girl at his side, Barry Bonds proved one thing -- the former slugger may not play baseball anymore, but he's still in the game.

Barry Bonds' wife has filed to dismiss her legal papers requesting a legal separation.

Liz Watson filed for separation June 5. Bonds and Watson were married in 1998. They have one daughter together.

In Hollywood, nothing -- even separation -- lasts forever.

Barry Bonds told us -- though his wife of over 10 years filed for legal separation -- she's still hanging around -- as in, she's living in the house he still refers to as "ours."


Bonds also says he's gunning for a movie role that "pays a lot."