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 19, 2026Ryne Nelson allows 8 runs in 1st inning of loss to Blue Jays: ‘Not gonna let one start define me’
Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson says, "I'm not gonna let one start define me," after allowing eight runs to Blue Jays.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 19, 2026How Lourdes Gurriel Jr. worked back so quickly, how his debut went and what the next steps are
Diamondbacks OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. did not have a date in mind when starting his ACL rehab, but he made sure to not take a day off.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 18, 2026Corbin Carroll’s grand slam lifts Diamondbacks to series win over Blue Jays
Corbin Carroll punctuated a Diamondbacks rally in the eighth inning on Saturday against the Blue Jays with a grand slam, all but cementing a win.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 18, 2026Michael Soroka on strong start with Diamondbacks: ‘I think I’m better than I’ve ever been’
Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka is a different pitcher than he was early in his career, recently having ended a seven-year drought between gem outings.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 18, 2026Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returns to Diamondbacks less than 8 months after ACL tear
The Diamondbacks reinstated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the 10-day injured list after his rapid return from a torn right ACL suffered last season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 17, 2026Michael Soroka continues to prove himself, Nolan Arenado homers in win over Blue Jays
Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka delivered seven innings with two earned runs at Chase Field on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 17, 2026Diamondbacks could get Lourdes Gurriel Jr. back this weekend
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told Burns & Gambo he would not be surprised to see Lourdes Gurriel Jr. back this weekend at Chase Field.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 16, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ryne Nelson advises Brandon Pfaadt for how to handle bullpen move
If there's anyone who understands what Brandon Pfaadt is facing with his move to the bullpen, it is his Diamondbacks' teammate Ryne Nelson.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 15, 2026Diamondbacks road trip takeaways: 3 series wins leads to successful trip
The Arizona Diamondbacks grinded out three straight series wins on the road in large part thanks to the bullpen and timely hitting.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 15, 2026Adrian Del Castillo hits game-winning home run as Diamondbacks win series over Orioles
In a back-and-forth game in Baltimore, the Diamondbacks pulled out another clutch win in 10 innings to earn a 6-3 record on the road trip.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 14, 2026Suns defeated by Trail Blazers in play-in tournament; what comes next?
The Phoenix Suns failed to secure the seventh seed in the NBA playoffs with a play-in tournament loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, 114-110.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 14, 2026Jalen Green beats buzzer for 4-point play to end opening half vs. Blazers
Suns guard Jalen Green drilled a 3-pointer with a foul to end the first half of Tuesday's play-in game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 14, 2026How Merrill Kelly performed in season debut vs. Orioles
Merrill Kelly made his first regular season start for the Diamondbacks since July 26, and he earned a win over the Orioles.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 14, 2026Suns’ Grayson Allen out, rest of team available for play-in game vs. Trail Blazers
The Suns listed guard Grayson Allen out for Tuesday's play-in tournament game against the Trail Blazers with left hamstring soreness.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 14, 2026Diamondbacks OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. scheduled for rehab assignment on Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Amarillo on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 14, 2026Diamondbacks scratch Ketel Marte from starting lineup vs. Orioles
The Diamondbacks pulled second baseman Ketel Marte from the starting lineup before first pitch Tuesday against the Orioles with back tightness.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Apr 14, 2026Mercury sign French national team member Valeriane Ayayi, draft 2 international players
The Phoenix Mercury signed two players, including Valeriane Ayayi from France, and drafted another pair in the WNBA Draft on Monday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 13, 2026Diamondbacks moving Brandon Pfaadt to bullpen with Merrill Kelly returning
The Diamondbacks decided to move Brandon Pfaadt to the bullpen with Merrill Kelly returning, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters in Baltimore.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 13, 2026Diamondbacks suffer worst loss of season, blowing 6-run lead to Orioles
The Diamondbacks suffered their most 2025-esqe loss of the 2026 season on Monday against the Orioles, blowing a 7-1 lead.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 13, 2026Suns’ Grayson Allen questionable, rest of team available for play-in game vs. Trail Blazers
The Suns listed guard Grayson Allen questionable for Tuesday's play-in tournament game against the Trail Blazers with left hamstring soreness.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 13, 2026Ketel Marte, the Diamondbacks’ lead-off home run leader, hits Baltimore’s famed Eutaw Street
Ketel Marte will be etched into Oriole Park at Camden Yards lore by smashing a home run onto Baltimore's famed Eutaw Street.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Apr 13, 2026Former Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74
Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Dave McGinnis died on Monday of an illness at the age of 74.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 10, 2026Trail Blazers positioned to face Suns in play-in tournament after win over Clippers
The Trail Blazers are a win over the lowly Kings away from facing the Suns in the play-in tournament on Tuesday at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 10, 2026Suns’ Grayson Allen exits vs. Lakers with hamstring injury
Suns shooting guard Grayson Allen exited Friday's road game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left hamstring injury, the team announced.