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 10, 2026Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo targeting weekend return to lineup for Corbin Carroll
Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll was out of the lineup for a second straight day Friday, but manager Torey Lovullo said his concern was minimal.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 10, 2026Diamondbacks mount 4-run comeback to take opener vs. Phillies
The first four Phillies to step up to the plate scored on Friday, but Diamondbacks pitching shut them down for the next 27 outs in a comeback win.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 10, 2026Diamondbacks remove C Gabriel Moreno with back tightness
The Arizona Diamondbacks took catcher Gabriel Moreno out of Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with left lower back tightness.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 10, 2026Diamondbacks have gone a week without a home run
The Arizona Diamondbacks have not hit a home run in a week, and yet they have found ways to win games.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 9, 2026Diamondbacks finally get Eduardo Rodriguez run support in series-clinching win over Mets
The Diamondbacks rallied late to get Eduardo Rodriguez his first win of the season and earn a series victory over the Mets.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 9, 2026Suns rule Devin Booker out, Jalen Green questionable for Friday’s game vs. Lakers
The Suns ruled All-Star guard Devin Booker out for Friday's road game against the Lakers due to right ankle injury management.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 9, 2026By the numbers: Corbin Carroll in rare company through 500 games
Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll played his 500th career game, and his first half-grand stands up to many of the greats in baseball history.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 8, 2026Suns’ Khaman Maluach making 1st NBA start vs. Mavericks
The Suns inserted rookie center Khaman Maluach into the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 8, 2026Ryne Nelson, Diamondbacks’ offense break out to even series with Mets
Ryne Nelson delivered his best start of the young season, and the Diamondbacks held onto a big early lead in Wednesday's win over the Mets.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Apr 8, 2026Jordan Goodwin wins Suns’ 2026 Majerle Hustle Award
The Phoenix Suns named guard Jordan Goodwin their winner for the annual Majerle Hustle Award for "hustle, grit and determination."
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 7, 2026Diamondbacks use ABS challenge to score 3 runs before losing to Mets
A key ABS challenge led to the Diamondbacks taking a lead on Tuesday against the Mets, but a blown save led to a loss regardless.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 7, 2026Diamondbacks place Carlos Santana on injured list, move Jordan Lawlar to 60-day IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Carlos Santana on the 10-day injured list and selected the contract of first baseman Luken Baker.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 6, 202610 Diamondbacks takeaways from the opening 10 games of the season
Ten games in, and the Diamondbacks are in second place in the National League West with a tough road trip ahead. A look at the early takeaways.
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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.