"In some ways, he was ahead of his time, or the game. That’s how I choose to remember him." – Terry Francona on Pete Rose's legacy.

With the news that Cincinnati Reds legend and Major League Baseball’s all-time hit leader Pete Rose has been removed from baseball’s ineligible list, "Pete Rose Night" is going to be extra special for the family,

Manfred has spent his decade as MLB commissioner publicly talking about the integrity of baseball and privately taking swipes at it.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on May 13, 2025, removed Pete Rose, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, and 16 other deceased individuals from the permanently ineligible list, making them eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Even after he was reinstated by Major League Baseball, it's clear that many of the current players (and even a manager) are uncomfortable talking about Pete Rose and what his legacy in the game might really be.