STEN REACTS: Baseball’s Hall of Redemption

In this special edition of #StenReacts, former MAJOR LEAGUER and Ocean State Current commentator Mike Stenhouse takes a swing at a different kind of politics—baseball politics. Sten reflects on Major League Baseball’s sweeping decision on Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson. With personal memories as Rose’s teammate and deep dives into baseball’s moral gray areas, Sten brings firsthand insight to a long-debated issue: Should two of baseball’s greatest hitters finally be enshrined in Cooperstown?

Mixing sports nostalgia, cultural commentary, and a not-so-subtle jab at cancel culture, Sten draws a sharp contrast between tearing down statues and honoring flawed legends. From Trump to the inside politics of MLB commissioners past and present, this episode goes beyond the box score. Sten argues that America’s pastime deserves a Hall of Fame rooted in history—not selective amnesia. Love him or not, Pete Rose belongs on the wall. Tune in for a passionate take from someone who was there.