"Pete Rose Night" was a previously planned promotion by the Reds, but it's unclear how much of the festivities were going to be held prior to Tuesday's announcement. The Reds wore No. 14 warm-up shirts before Wednesday's game, and they also played a three-minute tribute video honoring Rose.

Pete Rose was celebrated in Cincinnati a day after baseball’s career hits leader was posthumously removed from Major League Baseball’s permanent ineligibility list.

In a groundbreaking decision, Rob Manfred has reinstated 16 deceased players from MLB’s permanently ineligible list and one black-listed owner.