"If he's not in, there is no Hall of Fame," Francona said. "But I get it. There's some things that (happened). I'm glad I don't have to make these decisions." And Francona was unequivocal about how he felt Rose played the game.

The Cincinnati Reds have planned several events for Wednesday's game at Great American Ballpark, known as Pete Rose Night.

Thousands of fans gathered at Great American Ball Park to celebrate Pete Rose Night, honoring the Cincinnati Reds legend known as "Charlie Hustle."

The Cincinnati Reds will honor the legendary baseball career of Pete Rose with a special celebration on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Great American Ball Park. Gates are scheduled to open at 5:14 p.m. for Reds Season Ticket Members and 5:44 p.

On Wednesday, the Cincinnati Reds celebrated Pete Rose Night with a Q&A featuring four Reds Hall of Famers, a ceremony on the field to recognize his family, a moment of silence and a long standing ovation from a sold out crowd.

The celebration has taken on new significance after the announcement that Pete Rose has been removed from Major League Baseball's ineligible list.

During a celebration for her father in Cincinnati, Pete Rose's daughter praised Commissioner Rob Manfred while discussing her reaction to his ban being lifted.