Diamondbacks lose series finale with Cubs with bad defensive effort

Justin Upton played 2012 season with thumb injury

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton struggled through a good portion of the team's 2012 season. A large part of those struggles might have been due to an injured thumb that plagued him for much of the season, according to a report.

D-backs fall to Cubs on Sunday

Josh Collmenter pitched well in his final start of the season, but bad defense and the bullpen let the D-backs down as they lost 7-2.

D-backs eye series sweep on Sunday

Can the Diamondbacks sweep away the Cubbies on Sunday?

Adam Eaton breaks hand, will miss final four games

Cahill's gem leads D-backs past Cubs 8-2

He threw a complete game, struck out eight and even drove in a pair of runs.

D-backs vs. Cubs lineups for Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks send Trevor Cahill to the mound as they try to take the series over the Cubs.

The Diamondbacks fail to meet expectations

Even though the team had all the talent in the world, the Diamondbacks failed to reach the postseason.

Diamondbacks face Cubs with little at stake

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been eliminated from playoff contention with five games remaining in 2012. They'll play for pride on Saturday vs. the Chicago Cubs, hoping for a repeat of Friday night's decisive victory.

Arizona Diamondbacks fail to make postseason

Even though the Diamondbacks won't be in the playoffs this year, they refuse to throw in the towel.

Diamondbacks win game, but lose race to playoffs

The Diamondbacks won 8-3 on Friday night, but were eliminated from postseason play in the process.

Paul Goldschmidt scratched from starting lineup

Mike Jacobs takes over at first base for Paul Goldschmidt, who is dealing with a sore back.

Pregame notes for the Diamondbacks vs. Cubs

Diamondbacks are six games out of Wild Card spot, but they say they haven't given up yet.

Series Preview: Diamondbacks vs. Cubs

Despite their playoff hopes being essentially gone, the Diamondbacks still have some baseball left to play and start their penultimate series of the season Friday night with a game against the Chicago Cubs