MLB commissioner to serve as grand marshal of Opening Day parade in Cincinnati

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks at a Baseball Writers Association of America meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks at a Baseball Writers Association of America meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at Cincinnati. David Jablonski/Staff

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred will serve as grand marshal of the 100th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, the Cincinnati Reds announced Tuesday.

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The Reds play the Pittsburgh Pirates at 4:10 p.m. March 28 in the season opener. Manfred, 60, is entering his fifth season as baseball commissioner.

Manfred visited Cincinnati during his first season on the job when the All-Star Game was held at Great American Ball Park. He met Reds legend Pete Rose for the first time before the game. Later in 2015, he denied Rose's request for reinstatement.

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