MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has refused to offer any details over his discussions over Pete Rose with U.S. President Donald Trump - but did confirm that the late star's Hall of Fame status was a topic of conversation.

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed former Cincinnati Reds player and career hits leader Pete Rose with President Donald Trump at a meeting earlier in April and plans to rule on a request to end a permanent ban of Rose, who died last September.

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred revealed he plans on making a ruling regarding the sport's permanent ban on Pete Rose following a meeting with President Donald Trump. Such a ruling could clear the way for Rose, who died in September at 83 years old, to enter the Hall of Fame posthumously.