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Cubs Sign Valdez, Wind Prompts Under Bet vs Tigers

7/22/2026

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Cubs Sign Valdez

The Chicago Cubs signed pitcher Framber Valdez after trading away Skubal.
Valdez is 5-6 with a 4.10 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP this season.
The Cubs also added starter David Peterson, who is 4-7 with a 6.45 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP.
The Detroit Tigers, 3-for-8 against Peterson, will face the Cubs next after the Twins lost when Joe Ryan allowed early runs.

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Wind Limits Scoring

Wrigley Field forecast calls for wind blowing in, which analysts say will suppress scoring.
Fly-ball pitcher David Peterson and pitcher Framber Valdez are expected to benefit as the wind limits long hits and low-trajectory pitches.
Because starters are aided by the wind and the Tigers have a modest offense, experts project the total to stay under the 8.5-run line.
Betting analysts advise taking the under on the game’s total.

History

Historical Context

After the 1994–95 players’ strike ended on April 2, 1995, MLB in the major leagues launched a shortened 144-game season on April 25, prompting teams to favor cheaper pitchers. That fiscal restraint shaped modern roster building for decades, so today clubs like the Chicago Cubs rely on low-cost starters such as Framber Valdez and David Peterson.

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Cubs Sign Valdez

The Chicago Cubs signed pitcher Framber Valdez after trading away Skubal.
Valdez is 5-6 with a 4.10 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP this season.
The Cubs also added starter David Peterson, who is 4-7 with a 6.45 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP.
The Detroit Tigers, 3-for-8 against Peterson, will face the Cubs next after the Twins lost when Joe Ryan allowed early runs.

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