3/11 Morning Marquee: Barry Bonds returns to the San Francisco Giants

Mar 10, 2014; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Francisco Giants former outfielder

in the dugout during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Baseball’s home run king Barry Bonds returned to the San Francisco Giants’ dugout Monday for the first time since his historic playing career drew to a close under the cloud of suspicion stemming from alleged PED usage. In the matchup with the Cubs, Bonds began his tenure as a special hitting instructor with the organization.

In other baseball news, Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado said he is unhappy with his contract for 2014, the Atlanta Braves’ starting rotation has been hit hard by injuries to Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy and the question of where Ervin Santana will sign continues to linger throughout the game.

Here’s the latest from the world of the Chicago Cubs and around the league.

“Braves preparing in case Medlen is out for awhile.” – MLB.com

“Stanton clears two fences with one swing.” – MLB.com

“Matt Cain tosses 5 perfect innings, Chicago Cubs come back to win it, 3-2.” – Cubbies Crib

“Cubs injury update: Sweeney, Castro, Arrieta progressing well.” – Cubbies Crib

“Cardinals introduce SS Aledmys Diaz.” – ESPN.com