US EditionTrump Helped Influence Pete Rose Reinstatement, Says MLB Commissioner
- On May 13, 2025, MLB announced that Pete Rose and other players previously banned who have since passed away are now eligible to be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame.
- This decision followed Rose's 1989 permanent ban due to MLB investigations that found he bet on the Cincinnati Reds as player and manager, with President Donald Trump's vocal support influencing Manfred.
- Manfred emphasized he respected the presidential office and took Trump's advice seriously, but the move was not unilateral and involved other voices and a policy shift ending permanent bans after death.
- Rose will be considered for induction by the Classic Baseball Era Committee when they convene in late 2027, needing to secure at least 12 out of 16 votes for enshrinement; however, his candidacy remains contentious due to previous off-field allegations and his long history of denying any misconduct.
- The reinterpretation also affects Shoeless Joe Jackson and marks a broader MLB shift on legacy and punishment, but does not guarantee Hall of Fame induction for reinstated players.
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MLB Commissioner Drops Surprising Admission on President Trump
Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner Rob Manfred revealed this week that President Donald Trump was among several voices who influenced his recent decision to reinterpret MLB’s policy on permanently banned individuals. According to The Washington Post, this policy now opens the door for late “hit king” Pete Rose to be considered for Hall of Fame induction.Rose’s Case Reopened—PosthumouslyOn May 13, Manfred announced that permanent bans from …
Trump’s support of Pete Rose influenced Rob Manfred’s decision to lift ban
Spelling out more clearly than he has in the past the degree to which he took into consideration President Donald Trump’s advice on the Pete Rose case, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said Wednesday that he “paid attention” to what Trump…
Trump's support of Rose among the voices Manfred listened to
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s support of Pete Rose was among the factors Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred weighed when he decided last month that permanent bans by the sport ended with death, which allows the career hits…
MLB Commish: Trump Among 'Supportive' Voices Backing Pete Rose's Removal from Ineligible List
President Donald Trump was among those calling for MLB legend Pete Rose's reinstatement from the permanently ineligible list, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. The post MLB Commish: Trump Among ‘Supportive’ Voices Backing Pete Rose’s Removal from Ineligible List appeared first on Breitbart.
MLB Commissioner Says He ‘Paid Attention’ to Trump’s Call to Reinstate Pete Rose
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he “paid attention” to President Donald Trump’s call to reinstate Pete Rose—an action he ended up taking. “The president was one of a number of voices that was supportive of the idea that this was the right decision,” said Manfred during a June 4 press conference. “Obviously, I have respect for the office, and the advice that he gave I paid attention to, but I had a lot of other people that wer…
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