The Reds paid tribute to Pete Rose, a day after baseball’s career hits leader was removed from MLB's permanent ineligibility list.

On Thursday, Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (2-4) was in charge from the outset against Chicago and retired the first 13 batters he faced. Chicago didn't register a hit until Matt Thaiss's one-out single in the top of the fifth inning.

Led by Will Benson, Elly De La Cruz and others, the Reds snapped out of their latest offensive funk. Even if they hadn't, starting pitcher Nick Martinez had their backs against the White Sox.

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

The Cincinnati Reds are paying tribute to Pete Rose a day after baseball’s career hits leader was posthumously removed from the major leagues’ permanent ineligibility list

Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Tuesday that Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson and other players permanently banned by the sport would have their statuses restored at death.

Major League Baseball has lifted the lifetime ban of Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players. The move clears the way for a Hall of Fame vote but doesn't guarantee admission.

Not too long ago, Alexis Diaz was one of the most dominant closers in the National League. Now, he's a shell of the pitcher he once was. Cincinnati Reds manager