Mike Schmidt: "There's a cloud.. ... I think if you posed the question to all the living Hall of Famers right now, I think it would almost be 50-50."

As luck would have it, the Reds already had "Pete Rose Night" scheduled for Wednesday, one day after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced he was removing Rose and 15 other deceased ball players from MLB's permanently ineligible list. The decision opens the door for Rose to get his first shot at the Hall of Fame in December 2027.

The Cincinnati Reds will honor Pete Rose during Wednesday night's game with a later start time. Here's when they play.

The Reds are handing out a replica No. 14 Rose jersey to fans in attendance for their game against the White Sox.

"Your reaction that he might finally get his due in Cooperstown." "You want me to go there?" Brennaman asked.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Pete Rose, banned from baseball for life in 1989, will be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame after a ruling by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.

Reds: Nicholas Martinez (1-4, 4.23 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds will try to end their three-game losing streak when they take on the Chicago White Sox. Cincinnati has a 20-24 record overall and a 9-12 record at home.

"Absolutely pathetic they waited for Pete Rose to pass away before giving him his day in the sun," Gary Sheffield Jr. tweeted. "Reprehensible."