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 | Feb 16, 2026Fixing Chase Field air conditioning could take next two offseasons to complete
Chase Field's new scoreboard is in place, but it is going to take more time before Arizona Diamondbacks fans benefit from improved air conditioning.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 16, 2026Diamondbacks C Adrian Del Castillo’s Opening Day status in question
Diamondbacks catcher and designated hitter Adrian Del Castillo is dealing with a left calf injury that could keep him out through Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 15, 2026Diamondbacks spend more money than anticipated in ‘complicated’ offseason
"We spent more than I thought we would," Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick said after Arizona eclipsed its payroll from last season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 15, 2026Zac Gallen turned down multiyear deals to bet on himself with Diamondbacks
Zac Gallen knew the writing was on the wall once Merrill Kelly re-upped with Arizona, but against the odds, Gallen is a Diamondback again.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 15, 2026Zac Gallen returning to Diamondbacks on free agent deal
Starting pitcher Zac Gallen is officially returning to the Diamondbacks on a free agent contract, the team announced on Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 15, 2026Diamondbacks plan to reunite 2001 World Series team for 25th anniversary vs. Yankees
The Diamondbacks will invite their 2001 World Series team back to Chase Field to celebrate the 25th anniversary on Sept. 19 against the Yankees.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 14, 2026Merrill Kelly will start on Opening Day for Diamondbacks
Merrill Kelly will start on the mound on Opening Day for the Arizona Diamondbacks next month, manager Torey Lovullo announced on Saturday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 14, 2026Report: Diamondbacks add veteran RHP Joe Ross to minor league deal
The Diamondbacks and RHP Joe Ross agreed to a minor league deal with a spring training invitation, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 14, 2026Diamondbacks sign former closer Paul Sewald to 1-year deal
The Diamondbacks officially signed veteran relief pitcher Paul Sewald to a one-year contract on Saturday, beginning his second stint in Arizona.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 13, 2026Diamondbacks OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has progressed ahead of schedule
Five months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL, Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was on the backfields at spring training.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 13, 2026Robot umps incoming: What to expect, how Diamondbacks are approaching it
Diamondbacks players have the opportunity to challenge balls and strikes in spring training again, only this time, they will do so preparing for Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 12, 2026Corbin Carroll frustrated to miss WBC, relieved injury won’t linger far into regular season
It was a shock to no one that Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll was back at Salt River Fields training on Thursday, one day after undergoing surgery.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 11, 2026Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll suffers broken hamate bone, questionable for Opening Day
Diamondbacks All-Star outfielder Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone in his right hand during batting practice on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 10, 2026Diamondbacks return to spring training: Day 1 storylines as camp gets going
As the Arizona Diamondbacks get rolling back at Salt River Fields, here were the main talking points from Day 1 of spring training.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 10, 2026When will Corbin Burnes, A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez return for Diamondbacks?
Corbin Burnes, Justin Martinez and A.J. Puk provided their return timelines, as the Arizona Diamondbacks started spring training on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 8, 2026Blaze Alexander trade swings door open for Jordan Lawlar
By trading Blaze Alexander, the Diamondbacks dealt a player set to compete for a versatile role. That creates more opportunity for Jordan Lawlar.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 8, 2026Devin Booker got into it with Joel Embiid for ‘flopping’
Suns G Devin Booker got into it with 76ers C Joel Embiid about flopping during the second quarter of Saturday's game.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 7, 2026Devin Booker’s return spoiled by Suns’ poor shooting, 76ers’ Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid successfully frustrated the Suns and an arena full of fans, spoiling the injury returns of Devin Booker and Jalen Green.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 6, 2026Diamondbacks great Paul Goldschmidt heading back to Yankees
Longtime Diamondbacks star Paul Goldschmidt is heading back to the Yankees for the 2026 season, according to multiple reports.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Feb 6, 2026Devin Booker, Jalen Green both available against 76ers
Suns guards Devin Booker and Jalen Green are both available for Saturday's game against the 76ers at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Feb 5, 2026Cardinals S Budda Baker wins Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was named the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award winner for the 2025 season at NFL Honors on Thursday.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS FOOTBALL | Feb 5, 2026Arizona Wildcats great Tetairoa McMillan wins NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
Arizona Football Ring of Honor member and Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan won the Offensive Rookie of the Year on Thursday at NFL Honors.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 5, 2026World Baseball Classic rosters: Here’s which Diamondbacks are in the tournament
Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll, Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte will take the field in the World Baseball Classic, and the full rosters were revealed.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 5, 2026Diamondbacks trade Blaze Alexander for bullpen help
The Diamondbacks agreed to trade Blaze Alexander to the Orioles for reliever Kade Strowd and two minor leaguers, John Gambadoro reported.