The Latest Breaking News from Jon Berti

MIAMI — Don Mattingly made it clear that the Miami Marlins sending Braxton Garrett to the minor leagues on Sept. 13 had nothing to do with his performance. The 25-year-old left-handed starting pitcher had been crafting a breakout season as he filled in a spot in the Marlins’ rotation.

Since returning from the 15-day IL in early July, Stroman has posted a 2.87 ERA.

MIAMI — Bryan De La Cruz had the highlight moment. The outfielder sent a full-count changeup a projected 398 feet to right-center field for a third-inning grand slam to give the Miami Marlins the lead for good in a 10-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday at loanDepot park…

MIAMI — For one inning Monday, and for the first time in a long time, the Miami Marlins’ offense came to life.

MIAMI — For the fourth time in the past seven games, the Miami Marlins played a game that went into extra innings.

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers cleanup batter Will Smith hit an eighth-inning grounder to the left of Miami third baseman Jon Berti with runners on first and third and one out in a tie game Friday night.

MIAMI — The Miami Marlins could only watch after the ball left Michael Harris II’s bat.

MIAMI — In all of five pitches, the best of Jesus Luzardo was back for the Miami Marlins.

MIAMI — The Marlins are beat up — quite literally in a couple of cases — with the All-Star break just three days away.

MIAMI — Pablo Lopez, even while inefficient at times, did his job Wednesday. The Miami Marlins’ right-handed pitcher had a no-hitter through four innings and ultimately allowed just one hit and one run over five innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

NEW YORK — Sandy Alcantara was masterful again, the Miami Marlins’ ace working seven shutout innings against the New York Mets on Sunday at Citi Field.