Everson Pereira back in the lineup today. https://t.co/RvG38dmwiZ

— FutureSox (@FutureSox) March 9, 2026

Random Cubs/Sox meanderings from Megan Montemurro:

Cactus League report: Rosters are shaping up for the Cubs and Sox — and the World Baseball Classic heats up – Chicago Tribune

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• Monday: vs. Rockies, 3:05 p.m.
• Tuesday: at Athletics, 3:05 p.m.
• Wednesday: vs. Angels, 3:05 p.m.
• Thursday: at Giants, 8:05 p.m.
• Friday: vs. Cubs, 3:05 p.m., CHSN
• Saturday: vs. Dodgers, 3:05 p.m., CHSN
• Sunday: at Royals, 3:05 p.m.

 

Ollie Dunn  solo HR . 1-0 after 2. Yes Ollie Dunn is on the Sox. 

Solid 2 scoreless for Paez. Changeup was effective, responsible for all of his whiffs (4) and Ks (2).

Edited March 9Mar 9 by Autumn Dreamin

Paez is trying to test the Thorpe hypothesis that you can get away with a 90-92 mph fb.

And Tristan Peters and Meidroth having virtually identical offensive numbers is sure something...especially with the bloated AZ statistics.

Why did Pereira get pulled so early for Braden?

14 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

Solid 2 scoreless for Paez. Changeup was effective, responsible for all of his whiffs (4) and Ks (2).

Very solid. 25 of 33 pitches were strikes. Hopefully he'll keep settling in and make it a tough decision to keep him or not. 

If you know you arent going to make the playoffs picking up free pitching talent that automatically slots into your top 15  or so prospects might be a risk worth taking with him and Alberto.

Its like getting 2 decent pitching prospects in a trade but you have to burn the 1st service year right away. 

Dunn has opened some eyes in camp, but he's a 28 year old 3B so off to Charlotte he goes.

Same with Dustin Harriis, formerly of the Rangers.

11 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

And Tristan Peters and Meidroth having virtually identical offensive numbers is sure something...especially with the bloated AZ statistics.

Why is this something?  We‘re talking 23 ABs for Chase and 15 for Tristan. There is literally nothing of significance that could be gained from such a small stat line.

Ollie Dunn with a leadoff 3 bagger.

Drew Romo singles him in. 2 -0 🙂

Bergolla hit and run single .Bergolla takes 2nd in attempt to get Romo at 3rd. No outs.

 

2 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Ollie Dunn with a leadoff 3 bagger.

Drew Romo singles him in. 2 -0 🙂

 

10 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Why did Pereira get pulled so early for Braden?

Because this is his first game coming back from injury, and they don't want to push him?

Meidroth 2 RBI triple to RCF gap. 4-0

Braden Monty singles in Meidroth. 5-0 .Still no outs.

13 minutes ago, caulfield12 said:

Why did Pereira get pulled so early for Braden?

They're just working him back slowly since he's missed time

Beni singles Braden to 3rd. 6 hits in a row.

New pitcher to face Hayes.

5 minutes ago, Autumn Dreamin said:

They're just working him back slowly since he's missed time

Derek Hill and Austin Hays each played 4 innings in the field during the first game against the Cubs. 

Hayes singles in B.Monty. 6-0. Beni to 2nd .7 hits in a row. 

Wade singles bases loaded , no outs 8 straught hits.

6 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Beni singles Braden to 3rd. 6 hits in a row.

New pitcher to face Hayes.

Somewhere, a FanSided blogger is deleting an "ex-Team rues letting this Pitcher walk" post about Valente Bellozo.

Pereira's not going to get enough at bats to beat out Kekenic at this rate...

Looks like Jared will get his last shot.

But Baldwin is also blocking him...or should be.

Peters walk. 7-0 .9 straight reach base

5 minutes ago, CaliSoxFanViaSWside said:

Wade singles bases loaded , no outs 8 straught hits.

Japan vs. CT the other day...ten run inning.

 

More evidence the Rockies just suck.

Overall ST record not like the 2023-25 White Sox, though.

Edited March 9Mar 9 by caulfield12

Dunn single .Hays scores 8-0. 10 straight reach base.