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 | Mar 27, 2026Diamondbacks fumble back-and-forth game to Dodgers, baserunning outs prove costly
The Diamondbacks played a more competitive game against the Dodgers than on Opening Day, but baserunning mistakes and walks proved costly.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 27, 2026Lineup change: Diamondbacks DH Pavin Smith returns after Opening Day scratch
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a late lineup change on Friday, reinserting Pavin Smith into the batting order against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 26, 2026Diamondbacks crushed by Dodgers on Opening Day. What went wrong?
The Diamondbacks suppressed the Dodgers' Opening Day celebration through four innings, but the game quickly went sideways in a lopsided loss.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 26, 2026Geraldo Perdomo goes yard to drive in 1st Diamondbacks runs of 2026
Geraldo Perdomo put the Diamondbacks on the board for the 2026 season, clubbing a two-run shot against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 26, 2026Diamondbacks 2026 pitching preview: Can this staff better support the offense?
Here is a list of five questions that will determine whether the Diamondbacks' pitching can find stable ground in the pennant chase this year:
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 25, 2026Top Diamondbacks prospects to watch and 5 sleepers for 2026
The Diamondbacks have one consensus top 100 prospect in baseball, but there is an internal belief that the strength of the farm system is its depth.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 25, 2026Who is on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Opening Day roster?
The Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster is here, featuring All-Stars Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte and offseason addition Nolan Arenado.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 25, 2026Surviving brutal early 2026 schedule is key to Diamondbacks’ season
Expectations for the 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks were set early on: Be competitive early and improve as players come back from injury.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 24, 2026Diamondbacks wrap up spring training: ‘We had an energized camp’
Spring training is over, as the Diamondbacks wrapped up their exhibition series with the Guardians at Chase Field and hit the road to Los Angeles.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 23, 2026Diamondbacks’ Opening Day roster becomes clear, and there are no left-handed relievers
The Diamondbacks made a couple roster decisions that cleared up what the 26-man team will look like on Opening Day this week.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 23, 2026National League Wild Card landscape: What teams do the Diamondbacks have to compete with?
The National League looks like it has many teams that could compete for October. How do the Diamondbacks' competitors look entering 2026?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 23, 20265 standout Diamondbacks hitters and pitchers this spring training
Jordan Lawlar and Ryne Nelson were among the standout performers for the Arizona Diamondbacks in spring training this year.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 22, 2026Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez hoping lessons from WBC, Johan Santana translate to season
Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had the opportunity to work with his idol, Johan Santana, in the World Baseball Classic.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 21, 2026Diamondbacks announce starting rotation after Zac Gallen
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced his starting rotation entering the 2026 season beyond Zac Gallen getting the Opening Day nod.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 20, 2026Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen: The last spring training start is always weird
The next time Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will take the mound, the game will count. Also, many noteworthy things happened Friday across position groups.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 20, 2026Cactus League teams pushing back game times to avoid extreme heat
Phoenix is experiencing a historic heat wave. Cactus League games, including for the Arizona Diamondbacks, have changed starting times due to high temperatures.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 19, 2026Gabriel Moreno wants to be part of Venezuela’s next WBC or Olympic team
Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno watched with pride as his native Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic, but he wants to play in the next one.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 19, 2026From packed stadiums to backfields, Diamondbacks work back in from World Baseball Classic
Diamondbacks players from the World Baseball Classic are back in camp without much time to get on the same page before Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 18, 2026Geraldo Perdomo moving on from controversial call to end WBC: ‘At least Venezuela won’
Geraldo Perdomo glowed about his first World Baseball Classic experience, but his tournament ending with a controversial call was difficult.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 18, 2026Who will be the Diamondbacks’ closer? Answer may come during 1st save situation
The Diamondbacks' closer role will likely be revealed when Arizona faces its first save situation, manager Torey Lovullo said.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 18, 2026Corbin Carroll blasts 1st home run of spring training after hand surgery
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll smoked his first home run in spring training on Wednesday, five weeks after undergoing surgery on his hand.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 17, 2026How did Eduardo Rodriguez pitch in World Baseball Classic championship game?
Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez gave Venezuelan fans a lot to cheer for during the World Baseball Classic title game against Team USA.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 17, 2026NL West outlook: Diamondbacks likely need to finish 2nd to make postseason
The Diamondbacks, Padres and Giants look like potentially good teams with questions marks, and there could be one spot open for three teams.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 16, 2026Eduardo Rodriguez pegged to pitch for Venezuela against USA in World Baseball Classic final
The last Diamondbacks player in the World Baseball Classic, Eduardo Rodriguez, will pitch for Venezuela against the United States in the title game.