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 | Jun 20, 2026Who is Jose Cabrera, and why is he starting for the Diamondbacks on Father’s Day?
Jose Cabrera, also known as "El Caimán," is a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher from the Dominican Republic who will start for the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 20, 2026Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen reunion reaches another low point as fans boo him off the field
Zac Gallen allowed nine runs against the Twins on Saturday, and the Arizona Diamondbacks fans at Chase Field let him have it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 20, 2026Diamondbacks place both Jordan Lawlar and Michael Soroka on IL
The Diamondbacks recalled utility player Tim Tawa and pitcher Philip Abner from Triple-A Reno to fill out the roster.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 19, 2026Diamondbacks OF Jordan Lawlar injures hamstring vs. Twins
Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar will undergo imaging on Saturday with a chance he ends up on the injured list.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 19, 2026Corbin Carroll, bullpen pull Diamondbacks through emotionally taxing day
The Diamondbacks lost their starting pitcher one inning into Friday's game against the Twins and rallied to win, anyway.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 19, 2026Diamondbacks’ Michael Soroka exits with trainer after 1 inning vs. Twins
Michael Soroka threw a warm-up pitch and called for the dugout during thr Diamondbacks' game on Friday against the Twins.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 19, 2026Diamondbacks receive diagnosis for A.J. Puk, who will be re-evaluated in 4 weeks
Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk neared a long-awaited return from elbow surgery before having to shut it down due to shoulder discomfort.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 19, 2026What are the next steps for Ryne Nelson, Diamondbacks after latest crushing injury?
Ryne Nelson will not throw for a few weeks before getting re-imaged, and the Diamondbacks will have to figure out that rotation spot.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 17, 2026Eduardo Rodriguez joins shortlist of Venezuelan pitchers with 100 career wins
Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez should receive All-Star consideration, as he ranks fifth in the National League in ERA.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 17, 2026Corbin Carroll’s grand slam highlights Diamondbacks’ palate cleanser win over Angels
Corbin Carroll hit a grand slam to put the Diamondbacks ahead, and Eduardo Rodriguez took it from there on Wednesday against the Angels.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 17, 2026Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen: ‘I’m planning on buying’
The Diamondbacks are in striking distance of a Wild Card spot with about 90 games to play, so how does GM Mike Hazen see their situation?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 16, 2026Diamondbacks’ offense, Merrill Kelly continue to provide more questions than answers vs. Angels
Tuesday was thoroughly rough night for the Diamondbacks, who will have to respond quickly to secure this series against the Angels.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 16, 2026Diamondbacks agree to terms with 2-way prospect from Korea, Jun-Sang Eom
Jun-Sang Eom is a shortstop and a right-handed pitcher who was considered a top prospect in the upcoming Korean Baseball Organization draft.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 15, 2026Pavin Smith’s home run lifts Diamondbacks over Angels: ‘It feels possible again’
Pavin Smith and Geraldo Perdomo delivered key RBI hits, as the Diamondbacks won their series opener over the Angels.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 15, 2026Why did Diamondbacks send down Ryan Waldschmidt, what will the top prospect work on?
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he firmly believes Ryan Waldschmidt will be back in the big league lineup this season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 15, 2026Diamondbacks opt to send down Ryan Waldschmidt with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returning
With Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s return imminent, the Diamondbacks were going to face a tough choice on how to structure the outfield.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2026Diamondbacks grind out much-needed, gritty win over Reds
The Diamondbacks won this game because of their bullpen and defense, which helped make up for the offense until late in the game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2026Diamondbacks LHP A.J. Puk suffers Arizona’s latest injury setback
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said A.J. Puk will be pulled back from his rehab for a couple weeks "at least."
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2026Diamondbacks get OF Jordan Lawlar back from injured list
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Jordan Lawlar from the injured list Friday ahead of their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2026How to watch Diamondbacks-Reds on Friday night
The Arizona Diamondbacks' television broadcast on Friday evening against the Cincinnati Reds will be exclusive to Apple TV.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 11, 2026Diamondbacks look like they could use a shakeup, and one is coming with Lawlar’s return
Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro reported that Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar will be back Friday when the club visits the Reds.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 10, 2026Diamondbacks have had a problem early in games, which continued in loss to Marlins
Not much of anything has gone well for the Diamondbacks early in games lately, and that puts pressure on the team to have to come back.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 10, 2026All-Star Game voting is open: Which Diamondbacks have made their case?
The Diamondbacks have a clear All-Star in their lineup and several players who could compete for a spot in the Midsummer Classic.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 9, 2026Diamondbacks top prospect Kayson Cunningham moving up the ladder
The Diamondbacks promoted their top prospect on the farm, Kayson Cunningham, while Brandon Pfaadt made his first start for Triple-A Reno.