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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ronald Blum

Trump's support of Rose among the voices Manfred listened to in ruling MLB ban ended with death

Manfred Baseball - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

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 leader to be considered for the Hall of Fame.

Manfred announced the new interpretation on May 13, a decision that allows Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson to be considered for a Hall committee vote in December 2027.

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