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 | May 22, 2026Zac Gallen is not missing bats like he used to. Can he be effective without whiffs?
Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen needs to evolve. With a fastball not missing bats and a new emphasis on the slider, he is trying to adjust to the times.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 22, 2026Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt reaching ‘critical point’ in determining role moving forward
"It's been a little bit of a challenge to keep him stretched out," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said of Brandon Pfaadt.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 21, 2026Corbin Carroll walks off Rockies, Diamondbacks win 5th straight
Corbin Carroll smacked a walk-off single to right field on Thursday against the Rockies, giving the Diamondbacks a 2-1 win and their second walk-off win in three games.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 20, 2026Diamondbacks sweep Giants, as Ketel Marte stays hot from walk-off heroics
Ketel Marte followed up his walk-off homer on Tuesday with a dominant all-around effort in the Diamondbacks' win over the Giants on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 19, 2026Ketel Marte hits walk-off home run to beat Giants: ‘An incredible feeling’
Ketel Marte found catharsis in a walk-off blast on what was otherwise a largely frustrating night for the Diamondbacks' offense.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 19, 2026Corbin Carroll scores little league home run featuring a bump to the head
Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll got up and sprinted home after getting whacked in the head by a throw against the Giants on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 19, 2026Corbin Burnes is sick of throwing bullpens, but his ‘spring training’ is starting soon
Diamondbacks ace starting pitcher Corbin Burnes has two more bullpens scheduled before he is set to face live hitters.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 19, 2026Diamondbacks place C James McCann on injured list
Diamondbacks catcher James McCann suffered a right quad strain during Monday's win over the Giants, manager Torey Lovullo said after the game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 18, 2026Diamondbacks get production from entire lineup in blowout win over Giants
The Diamondbacks' lineup tied season highs with 12 runs and 16 hits in a rout of the Giants in their series opener.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 18, 2026Diamondbacks’ A.J. Puk to start facing live hitters in big step toward return
Diamondbacks LHP A.J. Puk will throw live BP at Salt River Fields on Tuesday, the first time he will face hitters since elbow surgery last year.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 15, 2026Merrill Kelly throws 1st career complete game, Diamondbacks dominate Rockies
The Diamondbacks scored six runs in the opening frame, and Merrill Kelly put together a special performance against the Rockies.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | May 15, 2026Arizona basketball signs big man Evan Otten, a transfer from Idaho State
Evan Otten, a 6-foot-11 transfer from Idaho State, has signed with Arizona men's basketball and will provide frontcourt depth.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 15, 2026Grading Diamondbacks’ rotation, bullpen and lineup at quarter mark
The Diamondbacks just crossed the quarter-mark of the season with a 20-22 record. How have the various elements of the team graded out?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 13, 2026Paul Sewald blows 1st save of season, as Diamondbacks suffer crushing loss to Rangers
The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense had finally broken through against the Texas Rangers, but a blown save resulted in a series loss.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 13, 2026Paul Sewald: Taveras walk haunts me more than Seager home run in World Series
Paul Sewald has pitched well in Texas, excluding one inning in the World Series. How does the Diamondbacks' closer view that moment?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 12, 2026Diamondbacks streak of dominant starts ends with Zac Gallen in loss to Rangers
Not a whole lot went well for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday before the ninth inning, as Zac Gallen and the offense had their troubles in Texas.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 12, 2026Ketel Marte moves into 2nd on Diamondbacks’ all-time games played list
Ketel Marte debuted for the Diamondbacks in 2017, and nearly nine years later, he passed Paul Goldschmidt for second in games played.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 12, 2026Checking in on Diamondbacks’ farm system: Who could be next after Ryan Waldschmidt?
Which Diamondbacks prospects are off to hot starts, who could be next in line to help the major league club after Ryan Waldschmidt?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 12, 2026Diamondbacks trade OF Alek Thomas to Dodgers
The Diamondbacks acquired a 17-year-old prospect from the Dodgers for Alek Thomas.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 11, 2026Michael Soroka continues Diamondbacks’ dominant pitching in win over Rangers
Michael Soroka was dominant against Texas, as the Diamondbacks have won three straight games despite struggling to hit.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 11, 2026Diamondbacks 1B Carlos Santana suffers setback, Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi scratched
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana will miss more time than expected, according to multiple reports.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 10, 2026Eduardo Rodriguez nearly earns complete game in win vs. Mets, Ryan Waldschmidt drives in 3
Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez dominated the Mets through 8.1 innings on Sunday, continuing a bounce-back season for Arizona.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 9, 2026That’s more like it for Merrill Kelly in Diamondbacks’ win vs. Mets
Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly clapped his glove coming off the mound after seven strong innings in a win over the Mets.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 9, 2026Diamondbacks flamethrower Justin Martinez begins throwing bullpens
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez throws "electric" first bullpen since Tommy John surgery.