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 DIAMONDBACKS | 5 hours agoOff the mat, D-backs snatch series win over Cubs thanks to Eduardo Rodriguez
Eduardo Rodriguez played his role as staff ace again with seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 Diamondbacks victory.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | 7 hours agoJustin Martinez is blowing on his hand again
Justin Martinez is elated to be healthy and back with the Diamondbacks, and the club may need him in higher leverage spots when he works up to it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 25, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ryan Waldschmidt hits walk-off home run in stunning comeback over Cubs
The Diamondbacks had not scored a run over the first 16 innings of this Cubs series, but they came alive to continue enforcing their resilience.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 25, 2026What is next for Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes? How about Ketel Marte?
Corbin Burnes may head up to Triple-A Reno for his next appearance, as the Diamondbacks' ace is getting closer.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 25, 2026Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo apologizes to Cubs after sign-stealing hoopla
The Diamondbacks admitted the Cubs did nothing wrong in terms of pitch stealing on Monday night.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 24, 2026Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly calls Cubs coach stealing signs ‘bush league’
Stealing signs is nothing new, but the Diamondbacks were not appreciative of how the Cubs were doing so on Monday at Chase Field.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 24, 2026Diamondbacks shut out by Cubs, don’t lose ground in Wild Card race
The Arizona Diamondbacks have yet to beat the Chicago Cubs this season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 24, 2026Diamondbacks have a starting pitcher dilemma
The Diamondbacks have three healthy starting pitchers on the active roster, not an ideal place to be for a playoff hopeful in the National League.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 24, 2026When will Ketel Marte play again for the Diamondbacks?
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he's spoken to "just about every player" about Ketel Marte, who could return next week.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 23, 2026Stay united: Diamondbacks band together for series win over Reds to cap drama-filled week
It was the D-backs' 39th comeback win this year, tied with the Chicago Cubs for the most in MLB.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 23, 2026Another blow to Diamondbacks: Michael Soroka going back on injured list
Michael Soroka is dealing with right arm inflammation, and the Diamondbacks have a big problem on their hands.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 23, 2026Diamondbacks reinstate Drey Jameson from injured list, DFA Zack Littell
The Diamondbacks opted to activate Drey Jameson after Zack Littell struggled through 3.2 innings of relief on Saturday night.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 22, 2026JJ Bleday hits for cycle at Chase Field vs. Diamondbacks: How rare is that?
Saturday's game at Chase Field featured a cycle, six total home runs and some tough pitching stretches for the Diamondbacks and Reds.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 22, 2026D-backs notes: Ketel Marte back to rehab work after casino night ‘wasn’t very good’ for optics
Ketel Marte still has not addressed his teammates about his absence, and Torey Lovullo maintained that there is a specific plan in place for that.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 21, 2026Diamondbacks tune out noise for dominant all-around win over Reds
From Eduardo Rodriguez's 5.2 shutout innings to 15 total hits from the offense, the Diamondbacks earned a dominant win over the Reds.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 21, 2026Diamondbacks injury return tracker: Corbin Burnes begins facing hitters again
Here is a tracker that will be updated to provide Diamondbacks fans a window into player return progressions, setbacks and potential timelines.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 21, 2026Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo shares Ketel Marte meeting insights, teammates expect explanation
Diamondbacks players expect some sort of explanation from Ketel Marte after his no-show in Boston.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 19, 2026Former Diamondbacks pitchers Andrew Hoffmann, Philip Abner claimed by other teams
The Diamondbacks let one of their 2025 trade deadline acquisitions go while another young reliever was claimed elsewhere.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 19, 2026Welcome back, Arenado: Diamondbacks cap a week of drama with extra-inning win over Red Sox
The Diamondbacks blew a 5-2 lead but managed to pull ahead in extra innings, salvaging the series finale in Boston to end a dramatic road trip.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 19, 2026Exclusive: Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen to meet with Ketel Marte with hope he returns
Hazen said he plans to meet with Marte on Thursday to receive more clarity after the latter undergoes an MRI on his knee in Phoenix.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 18, 2026Merrill Kelly continues concerning trend, Diamondbacks lose series in Boston with no Marte
The Diamondbacks allowed 20 runs over the first two games in Boston, as the pitchers failed to help a lineup dealing with Ketel Marte's absence.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 18, 2026Diamondbacks send Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on rehab assignment
Left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. looks like the next player in line for the Diamondbacks off the injured list.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 18, 2026Corbin Carroll says players were thinking about Ketel Marte’s well-being when asked about possible distraction
"In full transparency, some of the players were probably thinking about the guy," Corbin Carroll said when asked if Ketel Marte's absence was distracting.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 18, 2026Reports: Ketel Marte going back to Arizona for MRI after Fenway Park no-show
Ketel Marte recently left a game for knee soreness and will have an MRI. Why he did not tell the Diamondbacks he was not going to Monday's game remains unclear.