Overview
- MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is reviewing a January petition from Pete Rose's family to remove him from the league's ineligible list, which would allow for Hall of Fame consideration.
- Pete Rose, MLB's all-time hits leader, was banned for life in 1989 after an investigation revealed he gambled on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds.
- President Donald Trump announced plans to issue a posthumous pardon for Rose, criticizing MLB for not inducting him into the Hall of Fame despite his on-field achievements.
- Rose's family, represented by attorney Jeffrey Lenkov, met with Manfred in December 2024 to advocate for his reinstatement, citing his lifetime of contributions to the sport.
- Rose died in September 2024 at the age of 83, and his potential reinstatement has reignited debates over his legacy and the ethics of sports gambling.