Pete Rose thinks Major League Baseball has to go out of its way to sell the sport.
In an era that Rose said features more home runs, more injuries and fewer superstars than when he played, Rose encouraged MLB to further embrace sports betting.
On Wednesday, his 80th birthday, Rose announced that he will provide exclusive daily baseball picks for subscribers to an online sports gambling site.
Rose said his connection to sports betting can help MLB engage with new fans. While Rose received a lifetime ban from baseball when an investigation by John Dowd showed Rose bet on baseball games, Rose said his new partnership with UPick shouldn’t tarnish his Hall of Fame case.