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 30, 2026Who were the Diamondbacks’ standout players in April?
The Diamondbacks have relied on production from unforeseen places to enter May with a winning record. Here are their March/April standouts:
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 30, 2026Diamondbacks starting pitching has been an issue, Brewers take rubber match
Diamondbacks starting pitching has been in rough shape lately, and that continued in Thursday's loss to the Brewers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 30, 2026Ildemaro Vargas ties Paul Goldschmidt for 2nd-longest hitting streak in Diamondbacks history
Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas smacked a single on Thursday in Milwaukee, pushing his hitting streak to 26 games.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 30, 2026Why did Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff exit in 2nd inning vs. Diamondbacks?
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff came off the field in the second inning on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 29, 2026Diamondbacks prospect Druw Jones hits for cycle in Double-A
Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Druw Jones hit for the cycle in a game for Double-A Amarillo on Wednesday night.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 29, 2026Diamondbacks smash 4 home runs, bullpen excels in win over Brewers
Diamondbacks hitters Adrian Del Castillo, Nolan Arenado, Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll hit a home run in a win over the Brewers on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 29, 2026Ildemaro Vargas’ hitting streak reaches 25 games for Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas took no time to extend his hitting streak to 25 games on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 29, 2026Diamondbacks recall Philip Abner, their 1st left-handed reliever of the year
The Diamondbacks optioned RHP Andrew Hoffmann, and in his place they recalled LHP Philip Abner from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 28, 2026Diamondbacks pitching is in a funk, Ildemaro Vargas keeps hit streak alive in loss to Brewers
By the end of the sixth inning in Milwaukee on Tuesday, The Diamondbacks had allowed 13 hits and six walks against the Brewers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 27, 2026By the numbers: Diamondbacks pour on the runs in Mexico City Series
Given the Diamondbacks' dramatics from Ryan Thompson's pick-off to Tim Tawa's grand slam, let's revisit the Mexico City win with some key numbers:
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 27, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas wins National League Player of the Week
Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas won the National League Player of the Week, earning recognition for his best stretch as a big leaguer.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 27, 2026Diamondbacks reach month mark of 2026 season: 3 positives, 3 areas that need work
The Diamondbacks have played one month's worth of games, and if the playoffs were approaching they would be a half-game back of the third NL Wild Card spot.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 26, 2026Geraldo Perdomo not expected to hit IL, Diamondbacks select Jesus Valdez for Padres’ finale
Geraldo Perdomo will likely avoid IL stint, but he's not in the Diamondbacks lineup on Sunday. Arizona also called up Jesus Valdez.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 25, 2026Mexico City Series preview: Diamondbacks take on Padres in higher altitude than Coors Field
For the first time, the Diamondbacks will play regular season baseball in Mexico this weekend with two games against the San Diego Padres.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 23, 2026Diamondbacks snap series winning streak to White Sox
The Diamondbacks lost their first series since the opening weekend of the season after Paul Sewald late struggles, dropping the series finale to the White Sox.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 23, 2026Diamondbacks move Geraldo Perdomo back into lead-off spot
The Diamondbacks tweaked their starting lineup, with Geraldo Perdomo back in the lead-off spot and Ketel Marte moving into the two-slot.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 23, 2026Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte keeping Ildemaro Vargas ‘humble’ during hitting streak
Arizona Diamondbacks teammates Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte are keeping Ildemaro Vargas grounded during hitting streak.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 22, 2026Diamondbacks’ infield getting hot with extra-base hit fest over White Sox
The Diamondbacks' infield had an incredible Wednesday collectively against the White Sox, as all four starters collected extra-base hits.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 22, 2026Latest Ildemaro Vargas-Diamondbacks reunion paying off big-time early: ‘He always brings energy’
No matter how the rest of the season goes, Ildemaro Vargas returning to the Diamondbacks has greatly impacted the club's promising start.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 21, 2026Merrill Kelly gets rocked by sizzling White Sox in return to Chase Field
The start of Tuesday's Diamondbacks game took the wind out of Chase Field pretty quickly for the second straight game with the White Sox in town.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 21, 2026Diamondbacks notes: A.J. Puk provides status report, rotation order changes being discussed
Diamondbacks southpaw reliever A.J. Puk continues to make progress after elbow surgery and Arizona prospects are making names for themselves recently.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 20, 2026Jose Fernandez, Ildemaro Vargas still getting good use out of Carlos Santana’s Gold Glove
Diamondbacks 1B Carlos Santana is out with an adductor strain, but his glove is still being put to good use by Jose Fernandez and Ildemaro Vargas.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 19, 2026Brandon Pfaadt on move to bullpen: ‘Good opportunity to grow’
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt made his first appearance since getting moved to the bullpen on Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 19, 2026Corbin Carroll exits game vs. Blue Jays with low back tightness, does not expect to miss time
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll was removed from Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field due to low back tightness.