# Cubs' Key Hitters Need to Heat Up | Chicago Cubs News

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Podcast: [Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chicago-cubs-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7460433)
Published: 2026-09-16T04:30:31+00:00
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## Resource

The Cubs’ playoff hopes hinge on Michael Busch, Ian Happ, and Seiya Suzuki breaking out of their slumps before the 2026 postseason begins—each is crucial, each is struggling, and each needs to ignite fast if Chicago wants to make a run. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-cubs-hitters-hot-down-205512576.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0eff4fabc76ca947 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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