Pete Rose Opens the Door: Will Bonds, Sosa, and Clemens Follow into Cooperstown?

In a significant move, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has lifted the permanent ineligibility of Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, and other deceased players from MLB’s exclusion list. Manfred noted that any punishment concludes upon an individual's death, allowing Rose’s long-awaited Hall of Fame candidacy. Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader with 4,256 hits, was previously banned for gambling on games while managing. This decision may also spark discussions about the Hall of Fame's exclusion policies regarding players linked to performance-enhancing drugs.