Analysis Summary:

The article's central claim that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred reinstated Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, making them eligible for the Hall of Fame, is significantly misleading and likely inaccurate. While the article implies a recent action, the provided source does not support this claim. The article exhibits a moderate bias through sensationalized language and a lack of nuance regarding the complexities of Rose and Jackson's situations.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim 1:** Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were reinstated by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred.
• Verification Source #1: Fails to cover this claim.
• Internal Knowledge: This claim is highly suspect. While both players remain controversial figures, there has been no widely reported reinstatement by Rob Manfred. MLB maintains its lifetime ban on Rose, and Jackson's case is similarly unresolved. The article implies a recent event, which is not supported by available information.
• Claim 2:** Reinstatement makes both eligible for the sport's Hall of Fame.
• Verification Source #1: Fails to cover this claim.
• Internal Knowledge: Eligibility for the Hall of Fame is determined by the Hall of Fame itself, not solely by MLB reinstatement. Reinstatement would be a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for eligibility.
• Claim 3:** Their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
• Verification Source #1: Mentions "Shoeless" Joe Jackson traded to Cleveland Naps. This indirectly supports the claim that Jackson's career was impacted, though it doesn't explicitly mention the gambling scandal.
• Internal Knowledge: This is generally accurate. Pete Rose received a lifetime ban for betting on baseball, and Joe Jackson was banned for his alleged involvement in the 1919 Black Sox scandal.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• The primary claim of reinstatement is not supported by the provided source and contradicts general knowledge of the situation.
• Verification Source #1 provides tangential support for the impact on Joe Jackson's career, but does not confirm the reinstatement claim.
• The article's language ("MLB clears way") suggests a definitive action, which is misleading given the lack of evidence.