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 4, 2026Brandon Pfaadt makes spring debut, Merrill Kelly taking promising step toward avoiding IL
Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt was encouraged by his spring debut Wednesday, and Merrill Kelly is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Thursday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 3, 2026Alek Thomas, Jordan Lawlar among standouts in Diamondbacks’ loss to Mexico
There was noticeably more buzz at Salt River Fields than a typical midweek spring training game, as the Diamondbacks hosted Team Mexico.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 3, 2026Dominican Diamondbacks eager to put home country back on top at World Baseball Classic
The Dominican Republic is not to be overlooked in the World Baseball Classic, and its three Diamondbacks have goals to win the whole thing.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 2, 2026Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado, Druw Jones taking on unique WBC experiences
This will be a big World Baseball Classic for Diamondbacks players Nolan Arenado representing a new team and Druw Jones playing for his father.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 28, 2026Diamondbacks’ youngsters to get opportunities as stars leave for World Baseball Classic
The Diamondbacks will use a younger roster over the next couple of weeks as most of their potential lineup heads to the World Baseball Classic.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 28, 2026Notes: Paul Sewald shows improved velocity after work with Driveline, Jonathan Loaisiga debuts
Potential back-end relievers Paul Sewald and Jonathan Loaisiga made their spring debuts on Saturday for the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 28, 2026Torey Lovullo: I would not be surprised if Corbin Carroll plays on Opening Day
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he would not be surprised if Corbin Carroll played on Opening Day based on his progress.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 28, 2026Jonathan Loaisiga is healthy with goals to earn leverage role with Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks reliever Jonathan Loaisiga said he had numerous minor league offers but saw Arizona as the best fit in free agency.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 26, 2026Eduardo Rodriguez expects better shape, new curveball to yield improved results
Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez finished last year better than he started, which he attributed to getting in better shape and using a curveball.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 26, 2026Diamondbacks holding out hope Merrill Kelly can avoid IL, Cristian Mena pulled back with injury
Arizona Diamondbacks injury updates on pitchers Merrill Kelly, Brandon Pfaadt and Cristian Mena, the latter of whom has been shut down.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 26, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ryan Waldschmidt shares lesson from Double-A helping in 1st big-league camp
Ryan Waldschmidt shares a lesson he learned from his time in Double-A last season as he plays in his first spring-training camp.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 25, 2026Business as usual: Zac Gallen re-debuts for Diamondbacks in spring training
Zac Gallen put the Diamondbacks jersey back on and made his 2026 debut against the Dodgers. Drey Jameson also pitched for the first time this spring.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 25, 2026Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly ruled out for Opening Day vs. Dodgers
Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly will no longer start on Opening Day due to intercostal nerve irritation in his back, manager Torey Lovullo said.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 24, 20265 Diamondbacks hitters who could use a really big spring training
Jordan Lawlar, Alek Thomas and Pavin Smith are among Diamondbacks hitters who could use a promising showcase in spring training.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 23, 2026Mitch Bratt, Kohl Drake of Merrill Kelly trade make Diamondbacks spring debuts
Diamondbacks LHPs Mitch Bratt and Kohl Drake, acquired in the Merrill Kelly trade last year, made their club debuts this weekend in spring training.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 22, 2026With attention on Jordan Lawlar’s switch to OF, what’s he working on at the plate?
With so much attention on his position switch this spring, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar got off to a promising start at the plate.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 21, 2026Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly getting MRI for back tightness
Diamondbacks Opening Day starting pitcher Merrill Kelly will undergo an MRI for mid-back tightness, he said on Saturday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 21, 2026Ketel Marte says he’s in great spot after difficult offseason, wants to win Gold Glove
Ketel Marte was "a little bit hurt" by the trade talks, but he feels he is in a great spot back in camp with the team he's spent the past decade with.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 20, 2026Diamondbacks begin spring training games with Nolan Arenado blast
The Diamondbacks began spring training with a Nolan Arenado home run, while Gabriel Moreno took advantage of the new challenge system.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 20, 2026Where to watch Diamondbacks spring training games
Since not every game in spring training will be available to watch on TV, here is the Diamondbacks' schedule including broadcast options.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 19, 2026Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick wants CBA that makes MLB more competitive ‘top to bottom’
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick did not say the words "salary cap," but he expressed the desire to make the game more competitive "from top to bottom."
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 19, 2026Who is starting the Diamondbacks’ spring training opener?
The Arizona Diamondbacks plan to run out a lineup of mostly regular starters in their spring training opener on Friday against the Colorado Rockies.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 17, 2026Zac Gallen: Merrill Kelly deserves to start Opening Day for Diamondbacks
Merrill Kelly will start on Opening Day for the first time after Zac Gallen started the last three for the Diamondbacks. Gallen said Kelly deserved it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 17, 2026Diamondbacks want to have a closer, but there’s a lot to sort through with this bullpen
When asked how many bullpen jobs are up for grabs in spring training, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo replied, "all eight."