5-15-25 Steve Bortstein joins Jordan Buscarini to talk Pete Rose, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson being reinstated by MLB

May 15, 2025

Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were formally reinstated by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, rendering both players eligible for induction into the sport's Hall of Fame after their careers were overshadowed by gambling scandals. In light of this significant development, Steve Bortstein joined Jordan Buscarini to analyze the commissioner's decision and to offer insights regarding the potential next steps for Pete Rose following this landmark announcement.

 

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