About
Alex Weiner is the Arizona Diamondbacks beat reporter for Arizona Sports and serves as a web editor for the station. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Alex moved to Arizona in 2017 to attend Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He covered college athletics for four years and began covering Diamondbacks games part-time in 2022 before transitioning to a full-time role in 2023. When he’s not reporting, Alex enjoys exploring nature, observing wildlife, and watching movies.
Expertise
- Sports and news writing
- Multimedia reporting
- Copy editing
- Photography
Education
- Arizona State University – Bachelor’s degree in Sports Journalism
- Minors in Digital Audiences and National Parks and Protected Lands Management
Achievements & Awards
- Won a Sports Emmy for interactive experience with NBC Sports during the Tokyo Olympics
- Covered the 2022 Winter Olympics for NBCOlympics.com
- Reported on the Diamondbacks’ full 2023 postseason run across multimedia platforms
Social Media Profiles
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | 12 hours agoAdrian Wilson thinks Cardinals should try to get value for vets Budda Baker, Josh Sweat
Adrian Wilson addressed the Cardinals' trade of Marvin Harrison Jr., their defensive issues and quarterback situation.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | 15 hours agoGrading Diamondbacks’ offseason trades, signings 1 season later
During this quieter time of Diamondbacks roster movement, let's look back at last offseason and how the moves played out.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 12, 2026ASU football to open 2028 season against Southern Miss
ASU football will face Southern Miss for the first time in program history.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 12, 2026Cardinals’ home losing streak is longest since the WWII-era Card-Pitt teams
Rock bottom is a phrase that tends to get thrown around in sports, but it may be apt for the Cardinals' home losing streak.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 12, 2026Cardinals, Michael Bidwill sued for racial discrimination among several claims
Two former Cardinals employees, including a coach, are suing the organization and its owner, Michael Bidwill.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 9, 2026Diamondbacks bringing back hitting coach Joe Mather
Joe Mather has been the Diamondbacks' hitting coach since the start of the 2022 season.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 9, 2026Kenny Dillingham responds to cleared-out home stadium during ASU’s ‘most embarrassing game’
ASU coach Kenny Dillingham was happy with how his team responded the Sunday after a loss during which fans poured out of Mountain America Stadium.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 8, 2026Former Diamondbacks great Paul Goldschmidt wants to keep playing
After 16 MLB seasons, Paul Goldschmidt does not sound like he is ready to hang it up.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 8, 2026Ryan Waldschmidt, Diamondbacks rookies counted on to learn from Year 1
The Diamondbacks called up several prospects to fill roles in 2026, some of whom showed flashes, such as Ryan Waldschmidt.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 8, 2026Diamondbacks did not make the most out of ABS challenges in its debut season
The Arizona Diamondbacks were one of the least aggressive clubs when it came to tapping helmets in 2026.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 7, 2026Justin Martinez, the one successful reinforcement for the 2026 Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks received virtually no value from their long-term injury reinforcements, except for Justin Martinez.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 7, 2026How well set up are the Diamondbacks for 2027?
The Diamondbacks' roster is in a healthier place entering this offseason than last, but that does not mean this will be a simple winter.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 6, 2026Who were the Diamondbacks’ top minor leaguer players in 2026?
The Diamondbacks honored Carlos Virahonda and David Hagaman with annual awards.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 6, 2026Report: Cardinals signing former top-10 pick Jedrick Wills Jr. after Paris Johnson Jr. injury
Jedrick Wills Jr. was the No. 10 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns and will provide depth in Arizona.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 6, 2026NFL Referees Association to challenge punishment for Jeff Seeman-Trey McBride incident
The NFL suspended Seeman for two games for “unprofessional conduct toward a player,” after he appeared to yell profanities at Trey McBride.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 5, 2026Diamondbacks moving on from longtime broadcaster Steve Berthiaume
Steve Berthiaume was first introduced as the Diamondbacks' play-by-play voice ahead of the 2013 season.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 5, 2026NFL takes action against referee for vulgar exchange with Cardinals’ Trey McBride
The NFL suspended a line judge who was caught on camera yelling a profanity toward Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 5, 2026Start time, channel announced for ASU football’s matchup with ranked Texas Tech
ASU football will take on Texas Tech on a national stage in less than two weeks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 5, 20262 years means 2 years for Torey Lovullo contract, even with lockout potential
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo signed a two-year deal to return to the Diamondbacks, and his years do not roll over if a lockout impacts games played.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 3, 20265 questions the Diamondbacks need to answer this offseason
The Diamondbacks have multiple big-picture questions to answer in an offseason after their third straight season barely missing the playoffs.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 1, 2026Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo says he cannot protect Ketel Marte like he used to
Ketel Marte's future with the Diamondbacks is one of the questions of the offseason, and Torey Lovullo made it clear that there will be changes if he returns.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 1, 2026Why did the Diamondbacks bring back manager Torey Lovullo?
The Diamondbacks decided even before the season ended that Torey Lovullo was the right person to continue leading the clubhouse.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 1, 2026Diamondbacks complete Lars Nootbaar trade by dealing top 20 prospect
The Diamondbacks traded pitching prospect Brian Curley to St. Louis, the third pitcher they sent for Lars Nootbaar.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 1, 2026Diamondbacks will retain manager Torey Lovullo
Torey Lovullo is returning for an 11th season as the manager of the Diamondbacks.