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 | Apr 5, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte walks off Braves to cap 5-2 homestand
Ketel Marte delivered a walk-off double in extra innings as the Diamondbacks beat the Braves on Sunday to split the series.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 5, 2026Diamondbacks’ Carlos Santana exits vs. Braves with groin tightness
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana exited Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves with right groin tightness.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 5, 2026Merrill Kelly to make another rehab start before return to Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly will make one more rehab start before returning to the rotation, manager Torey Lovullo said.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 5, 2026Adrian Del Castillo returns to key role in middle of Diamondbacks’ lineup
The Arizona Diamondbacks will need some thump from catcher Adrian Del Castillo, who is fresh off the injured list.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 4, 2026Michael Soroka gives Diamondbacks another strong impression in win over Braves
Michael Soroka was not quite as sharp on Saturday as his Diamondbacks debut on Monday, but he remained effective to earn another victory.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 4, 2026Torey Lovullo says Diamondbacks need to stop chasing pitches out of strike zone
There are individuals off to slow starts, but Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo needs to see his team stop chasing pitches out of the strike zone.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 3, 2026How the Diamondbacks are using ABS challenges in opening week of season
The Diamondbacks have been on the conservative side of using their ABS challenges, sticking to clear guidelines one week into the season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 2, 2026X-rays negative for Jordan Lawlar after HBP, further evaluation scheduled for Friday
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Jordan Lawlar's X-rays came back negative, but he will get a CT scan on Friday morning.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 2, 2026Diamondbacks continue having trouble stopping crooked innings vs. Braves
The Arizona Diamondbacks continued an unsightly early-season trend on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves: giving up crooked numbers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 2, 2026Jordan Lawlar crushes 1st career home run in Diamondbacks-Braves
Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar went yard on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves for his first career home run.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 1, 2026Corbin Carroll, still treating hand, puts power on display in dominant series vs. Tigers
Corbin Carroll's hand is feeling "way better" than in spring training after surgery, and his power was on display in the Diamondbacks' sweep of the Tigers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 1, 2026Zac Gallen blanks Tigers in return to Chase Field, Diamondbacks complete sweep
Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen delivered six scoreless innings on Wednesday against the Tigers, and Arizona swept the home series.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 31, 2026Jose Fernandez hits go-ahead home run off Kenley Jansen in dream MLB debut vs. Tigers
Diamondbacks prospect Jose Fernandez not only hit a home run in his major league debut on Tuesday, but he homered again to lift Arizona over Detroit.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 31, 2026Jose Fernandez’s MLB dream becomes reality sooner than expected, Merrill Kelly update
Diamondbacks prospect Jose Fernandez appreciative for the opportunity to make his debut. Plus, updates on Merrill Kelly and Adrian Del Castillo.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | Mar 31, 2026Inspiring fans take center stage on Opening Day for 1st pitch, National Anthem
Beauden Baumkirchner, who lost both legs but has persevered, threw out the first pitch to Corbin Carroll. Joe Giacinto, a blind and autistic clarinetist, performed the Star-Spangled Banner on Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 31, 2026Diamondbacks get in win column with nearly dominant performance vs. Tigers
The Diamondbacks did just about everything that could have been asked of them through those five frames against the Tigers and held on late.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2026Michael Soroka throws immaculate inning in dazzling Diamondbacks debut
Michael Soroka became the fourth Diamondbacks pitcher in club history to throw an immaculate inning on Monday against the Detroit Tigers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2026Diamondbacks’ new ribbon boards causing problems for fans on Opening Day
The Diamondbacks are in problem solving mode, as the new ribbon boards at Chase Field are causing view obstructions.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2026What to watch for as Diamondbacks look to bounce back after Dodgers series
After a series sweep in Los Angeles, here are four elements to watch on the first Diamondbacks homestand of the season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2026Diamondbacks place Pavin Smith on IL, recall Jose Fernandez
The Diamondbacks placed 1B Pavin Smith on the 10-day injured list and recalled infield prospect Jose Fernandez on Monday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 29, 2026How often have the Diamondbacks started a season 0-3?
This is the fifth time the Diamondbacks started a season on a three-game losing streak and the first since 2021. How have past teams fared?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 28, 2026Eduardo Rodriguez throws gem, but Dodgers come back late to sweep Diamondbacks
Eduardo Rodriguez's solid outing was not enough as Will Smith hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning as the Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks on Saturday to complete the sweep.
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HABOOB | Mar 28, 2026Ketel Marte hugs Freddie Freeman for an out during Diamondbacks-Dodgers
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte found a new way to record an out, hugging Freddie Freeman to end an inning at Dodger Stadium.
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GENERAL NEWS | Mar 28, 2026Women’s Elite Eight set, trip to Phoenix for Final Four on the line
Eight teams are left in the Women's NCAA Tournament, and trips to the Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix will be on the line.