Nick Morabito has made his major league debut, and did so wearing the number 8. Now the reason why is being discovered.

The Mets blew an early five run lead in Washington, losing the game 9-6 to the Nationals. All nine runs were given up by ...

New York Mets fans and announcer Howie Rose criticized the team for giving prospect Nick Morabito Gary Carter's No. 8, which had not been worn since 2001.

Kevin Henry takes you inside the Rockies’ clubhouse and around baseball What’s in a number? More than you might think. The ...

The New York Mets caught flak from their fan base after assigning Hall of Famer Gary Carter's No. 8 to rookie Nick Morabito.

The New York Mets have not issued number 8 since 2001 in honor of Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter. That is about to change.

The Mets recalled Nick Morabito from Syracuse and started him right up on Tuesday against the Nationals. This is the third rookie outfielder to make their Major League debut for the club this year as ...

Losing 9-6 to the Washington Nationals wasn’t what a lot of New York Mets fans were up in arms about on Tuesday. It was the digit on the back of rookie Nick Morabito. On the back of his jersey, the ...

Although No. 8 isn't retired by the Mets, Morabito, who wore No. 70 in spring training, will have a new number Wednesday.

A prospect’s major league debut already has a little bit of excitement and fanfare, but Nick Morabito’s has a little intrigue ...

While Mets fans will be excited to see top prospect Nick Morabito make his MLB debut on Tuesday, some won't like his jersey ...

Mets radio voice Howie Rose isn’t happy that the organization gave a franchise legend’s number to a top prospect.