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 1, 2026Zac Gallen blanks Tigers in return to Chase Field, Diamondbacks complete sweep
Diamondbacks' Zac Gallen delivered six scoreless innings on Wednesday against the Tigers, and Arizona swept the home series.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 31, 2026Jose Fernandez hits go-ahead home run off Kenley Jansen in dream MLB debut vs. Tigers
Diamondbacks prospect Jose Fernandez not only hit a home run in his major league debut on Tuesday, but he homered again to lift Arizona over Detroit.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 31, 2026Jose Fernandez’s MLB dream becomes reality sooner than expected, Merrill Kelly update
Diamondbacks prospect Jose Fernandez appreciative for the opportunity to make his debut. Plus, updates on Merrill Kelly and Adrian Del Castillo.
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CHARACTER COUNTS | Mar 31, 2026Inspiring fans take center stage on Opening Day for 1st pitch, National Anthem
Beauden Baumkirchner, who lost both legs but has persevered, threw out the first pitch to Corbin Carroll. Joe Giacinto, a blind and autistic clarinetist, performed the Star-Spangled Banner on Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 31, 2026Diamondbacks get in win column with nearly dominant performance vs. Tigers
The Diamondbacks did just about everything that could have been asked of them through those five frames against the Tigers and held on late.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2026Michael Soroka throws immaculate inning in dazzling Diamondbacks debut
Michael Soroka became the fourth Diamondbacks pitcher in club history to throw an immaculate inning on Monday against the Detroit Tigers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2026Diamondbacks’ new ribbon boards causing problems for fans on Opening Day
The Diamondbacks are in problem solving mode, as the new ribbon boards at Chase Field are causing view obstructions.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2026What to watch for as Diamondbacks look to bounce back after Dodgers series
After a series sweep in Los Angeles, here are four elements to watch on the first Diamondbacks homestand of the season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 30, 2026Diamondbacks place Pavin Smith on IL, recall Jose Fernandez
The Diamondbacks placed 1B Pavin Smith on the 10-day injured list and recalled infield prospect Jose Fernandez on Monday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 29, 2026How often have the Diamondbacks started a season 0-3?
This is the fifth time the Diamondbacks started a season on a three-game losing streak and the first since 2021. How have past teams fared?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 28, 2026Eduardo Rodriguez throws gem, but Dodgers come back late to sweep Diamondbacks
Eduardo Rodriguez's solid outing was not enough as Will Smith hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning as the Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks on Saturday to complete the sweep.
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HABOOB | Mar 28, 2026Ketel Marte hugs Freddie Freeman for an out during Diamondbacks-Dodgers
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte found a new way to record an out, hugging Freddie Freeman to end an inning at Dodger Stadium.
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GENERAL NEWS | Mar 28, 2026Women’s Elite Eight set, trip to Phoenix for Final Four on the line
Eight teams are left in the Women's NCAA Tournament, and trips to the Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix will be on the line.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 27, 2026Diamondbacks fumble back-and-forth game to Dodgers, baserunning outs prove costly
The Diamondbacks played a more competitive game against the Dodgers than on Opening Day, but baserunning mistakes and walks proved costly.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 27, 2026Lineup change: Diamondbacks DH Pavin Smith returns after Opening Day scratch
The Arizona Diamondbacks made a late lineup change on Friday, reinserting Pavin Smith into the batting order against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 26, 2026Diamondbacks crushed by Dodgers on Opening Day. What went wrong?
The Diamondbacks suppressed the Dodgers' Opening Day celebration through four innings, but the game quickly went sideways in a lopsided loss.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 26, 2026Geraldo Perdomo goes yard to drive in 1st Diamondbacks runs of 2026
Geraldo Perdomo put the Diamondbacks on the board for the 2026 season, clubbing a two-run shot against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 26, 2026Diamondbacks 2026 pitching preview: Can this staff better support the offense?
Here is a list of five questions that will determine whether the Diamondbacks' pitching can find stable ground in the pennant chase this year:
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 25, 2026Top Diamondbacks prospects to watch and 5 sleepers for 2026
The Diamondbacks have one consensus top 100 prospect in baseball, but there is an internal belief that the strength of the farm system is its depth.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 25, 2026Who is on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Opening Day roster?
The Diamondbacks' Opening Day roster is here, featuring All-Stars Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte and offseason addition Nolan Arenado.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 25, 2026Surviving brutal early 2026 schedule is key to Diamondbacks’ season
Expectations for the 2026 Arizona Diamondbacks were set early on: Be competitive early and improve as players come back from injury.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 24, 2026Diamondbacks wrap up spring training: ‘We had an energized camp’
Spring training is over, as the Diamondbacks wrapped up their exhibition series with the Guardians at Chase Field and hit the road to Los Angeles.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 23, 2026Diamondbacks’ Opening Day roster becomes clear, and there are no left-handed relievers
The Diamondbacks made a couple roster decisions that cleared up what the 26-man team will look like on Opening Day this week.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 23, 2026National League Wild Card landscape: What teams do the Diamondbacks have to compete with?
The National League looks like it has many teams that could compete for October. How do the Diamondbacks' competitors look entering 2026?