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

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

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

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

New York Mets fans and announcer Howie Rose criticized the team for giving prospect Nick Morabito Gary Carter's No. 8, which ...

Former New York Mets catcher Gary Carter was elected to the Hall of Fame back in 2003, so you’d think his famous No. 8 would ...

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 ...

There's an obvious solution to the newest New York Mets controversy so it doesn't happen again.

Mets rookie outfielder Nick Morabito debuted in the majors on Wednesday night as a pinch hitter for the visiting team. The ...

A rookie was assigned a number previously worn by two Hall of Fame catchers, and no other Mets players in the last 25 years — ...

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