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 9, 2026Diamondbacks come back from down 4 runs, bullpen cannot stop Marlins’ offense in wild loss
Ketel Marte drove in three runs on three hits and the Diamondbacks overcame a four-run deficit before losing in Miami.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 9, 2026Diamondbacks’ LuJames Groover shares inspiration for his Marvel-themed nickname
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie LuJames Groover could not get enough of the Marvel movie Blade when growing up.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 9, 2026Ketel Marte storyline won’t go away because Diamondbacks won’t let it
It is up to the Diamondbacks to figure out how to better handle all aspects of the Ketel Marte story better -- for the sake of the clubhouse and the fans.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2026Diamondbacks agree to sign suspended OF Max Kepler
Max Kepler is serving an 80-game suspension and remains on the restricted list before he can join the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2026Mike Hazen: Adding left-handed power bat is something Diamondbacks will explore
The Diamondbacks have lacked power from the left side this year beyond Corbin Carroll, which is an area GM MIke Hazen is looking at.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2026Diamondbacks wrap up ‘incomplete’ homestand with bounce-back win over Nationals
Michael Soroka provided exactly what Arizona needed on the mound to avoid a sweep and end the homestand with a win.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2026Where to watch Diamondbacks-Nationals on Sunday
Dave Flemming is providing the play-by-play with Diamondbacks Hall of Famer Luis Gonzalez and ex-Nationals infielder Kevin Frandsen the analysts.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 6, 2026Diamondbacks notebook: Why was Jose Fernandez sent back to the minors?
Diamondbacks notes on Jose Fernandez needing to find more consistency at the plate, injury updates and LuJames Groover's role after his call-up.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 5, 2026Diamondbacks embarrassed by Nationals in home run fest
Adrian Del Castillo pitched, Ildemaro Vargas got hit by a pitch one day after colliding with Max Muncy and the Nationals hit five home runs in a dud for the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 5, 2026Diamondbacks call up prospect LuJames Groover, option Jose Fernandez
The Diamondbacks are calling up another hot-hitting prospect from the minor leagues, corner infielder LuJames Groover.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 4, 2026Ketel Marte smashes walk-off home run, as Diamondbacks split series with Dodgers
Ketel Marte came to the plate in the ninth inning and left no doubt about his walk-off home run to sink the Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 4, 2026Ildemaro Vargas, Max Muncy doing OK after ‘nasty’ collision in Diamondbacks-Dodgers game
Ildemaro Vargas and Max Muncy stayed down for several minutes after their collision at first base during the Diamondbacks versus Dodgers game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 4, 2026Diamondbacks tinker with lineup, moving Geraldo Perdomo down
Geraldo Perdomo is struggling at the plate after his breakout 2025 season, so the Diamondbacks will try to get him going lower in the lineup.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 4, 2026Corbin Burnes remains confident he can pitch this season for Diamondbacks
No one is more frustrated at his recent setback than Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes himself.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 4, 2026Brandon Pfaadt optioned by Diamondbacks, who also call up 2 relievers
Brandon Pfaadt opened the season in the starting rotation after leading the team in starts over the previous two seasons, but he became the odd man out after Merrill Kelly returned from the injured list.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 3, 2026How did the Diamondbacks look against Shohei Ohtani?
To put it simply, the Diamondbacks did not stop Shohei Ohtani from hurting them both as a pitcher and a hitter on Wednesday in a shutout loss.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 3, 2026Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes suffers setback, plan to return this season in doubt
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo added that starter Corbin Burnes underwent imaging for a teres major strain.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 2, 2026Diamondbacks’ several comeback attempts fall short in loss to Dodgers
The Diamondbacks had their chances to erase multiple four-run deficits against the Dodgers but came up one big hit short.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 1, 2026Tommy Troy hits 1st home run, drops savvy bunt to help Diamondbacks defeat Dodgers
The Diamondbacks clubbed three home runs, including Tommy Troy's first as a major leaguer, in a 4-1 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 1, 2026Diamondbacks injury updates: Puk heading to rehab assignment, Lawlar not far behind
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo provided the latest information on A.J. Puk, Jordan Lawlar and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. as they work back from the IL.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 1, 2026Dodgers series to serve as a litmus test for Diamondbacks entering summer
The Diamondbacks have beat up teams under .500 this year. Against better teams, they have struggled, and the Dodgers are in town for a telling series.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 27, 2026Diamondbacks’ Paul Sewald reaches 100 career saves against the odds
Last year, Paul Sewald doubted his future in MLB. This season, he has locked down the ninth inning and reached a milestone for the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | May 27, 2026Diamondbacks sweep Giants for 2nd time in past 10 games
The Arizona Diamondbacks improved to 31-24 and capped an 11-2 stand against divisional teams San Francisco and Colorado.
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ASU FOOTBALL | May 27, 2026Start times announced for ASU’s season opener, game against Kansas in London
The Sun Devils and Jayhawks will play the first-ever college football game in London at Wembley Stadium, and the Big 12 announced the start time.