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 | Jul 13, 2026Are the Diamondbacks still planning to buy at the trade deadline?
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said the number of teams in their way to a playoff spot by the deadline will play a key factor in decision making.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 12, 2026Sweeping Dodgers sends Diamondbacks to All-Star break with sense of optimism
Just when the Diamondbacks looked to be hitting a low in San Diego, they rallied for four straight wins entering the All-Star break.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 12, 2026Diamondbacks take Oklahoma RHP LJ Mercurius as part of Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft
The Diamondbacks made 16 selections in Rounds 5-20 of the MLB Draft on Sunday before the All-Star break.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 12, 2026Diamondbacks place RHP Zac Gallen on 15-day IL, recall Mitch Bratt
The Diamondbacks confirmed that Zac Gallen will hit the injured list, as Mitch Bratt will have an opportunity to fill innings.
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HABOOB | Jul 12, 2026Torey Lovullo could not be less subtle in signaling for Jorge Barrosa
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has had to call Jorge Barrosa into the game on back-to-back days, and he has done so in the least subtle way possible.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 11, 2026Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt outduels Dodgers All-Star Yoshinobu Yamamoto in emphatic win
From Brandon Pfaadt to James McCann to Tim Tawa, the Diamondbacks received key contributions from throughout the team in another big win over the Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 11, 2026Diamondbacks OF Tommy Troy is day-to-day after suffering shoulder injury vs. Dodgers
Diamondbacks CF Tommy Troy hauled in a 392-foot fly ball from Teoscar Hernandez, but he immediately grabbed at his shoulder after the catch.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 11, 2026Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen likely headed to IL with elbow issue
Zac Gallen will not make his next start on Sunday for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 11, 2026Diamondbacks select Arkansas C Ryder Helfrick in 1st round of 2026 MLB Draft
Ryder Helfrick was a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award before getting drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 10, 2026Diamondbacks crush Dodgers, as Eduardo Rodriguez caps outstanding 1st half fittingly
Eduardo Rodriguez shut the Dodgers down after the first inning, earning a fifth straight quality start in a Diamondbacks 9-3 win on Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 10, 2026X-rays negative for Diamondbacks OF Ryan Waldschmidt after scare vs. Dodgers
Friday was Ryan Waldschmidt's first game since being recalled from Triple-A Reno by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 10, 2026Corbin Burnes restarts throwing program as he looks to salvage final stretch of season
Manager Torey Lovullo provided several additional health updates for key Diamondbacks working their way back as the All-Star break approaches.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 9, 2026Diamondbacks MLB Draft guide: Where they are picking in the 1st round
Arizona will select 15th overall in the opening round after finishing last season 80-82.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 7, 20261 step forward, 1 step back continues to be the Diamondbacks’ path
The Diamondbacks have the same record as last year and the year before as they failed to build momentum against the Padres.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Jul 7, 2026Suns’ Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin rewarded for helping set culture
Suns GM Brian Gregory said there is no concern about Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin's edge softening with the comfort of having a contract.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 5, 2026Corbin Carroll on season in balance: Diamondbacks need urgency without pressing
The Diamondbacks continue to teeter around .500, and Corbin Carroll said they have to play better in order to make something of this season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 4, 2026Did Merrill Kelly find some answers in Diamondbacks’ Fourth of July win over Brewers?
Adrian Del Castillo welcomed a Fourth of July crowd with a three-run home run against the Brewers on Saturday, and the Diamondbacks held on for a 4-3 win.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 4, 2026Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll, Eduardo Rodriguez selected to the All-Star Game
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is going to the All-Star Game for the third time in his career, while Eduardo Rodriguez will be a first-time participant.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 4, 2026Diamondbacks did not play well before All-Star break last year. Can they reverse that?
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo does not care to relive that harrowing experience, but his team is in a very similar spot as one year ago.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 3, 2026Diamondbacks go toe-to-toe with Brewers but fail to land the knock-out blow
The Diamondbacks received a tremendous effort from the bullpen and made several key defensive plays Friday, but they failed to score in clutch moments.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 3, 2026Lourdes Gurriel Jr. snatches home run away from Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell
Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. timed his leap perfectly to rob Milwaukee Brewers hitter Garrett Mitchell of a home run in the third inning Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 1, 2026Diamondbacks’ win streak over Giants couldn’t last forever
Wednesday's game started very well for Zac Gallen, but the bottom fell out in a D-backs loss to the Giants.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 30, 2026Brandon Pfaadt makes triumphant return to rotation, Diamondbacks keep piling on Giants
The Diamondbacks extended their winning streak over the Giants, as Brandon Pfaadt could not have been much better in his return to the rotation.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 30, 2026Diamondbacks notes: Michael Soroka resumes throwing and could have ‘fast turnaround’
Without providing any guarantees, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he hopes Michael Soroka could return before the All-Star break.