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 | Oct 29, 2026Diamondbacks expected to listen to Ketel Marte trade offers once again
Talks to this point have been surface level, but November could be busier than normal for player movement.
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GENERAL NEWS | Oct 28, 2026NCAA Women’s Final Four generates ‘momentous’ economic impact
The Phoenix Final Four Local Organizing Committee and Arizona Sports & Events Alliance revealed the economic impact of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Oct 28, 2026ASU standout defender Lyrik Rawls could return this week vs. BYU
The Sun Devils might see a notable defensive back return from injury this week against ranked BYU.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 28, 2026Including Carson Beck, rookie quarterbacks are not playing this year
Rookie quarterbacks have seldom played this season, with many such as Carson Beck waiting for their chance to debut.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 27, 2026Which Diamondbacks are entering free agency?
Here is a guide to the Diamondbacks' free agents, as the offseason will kick into gear after the World Series.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Oct 26, 2026ASU basketball lands 4-star recruit, local prospect Jakyi Miles
The Sun Devils added a highly ranked local recruit to their 2027 class in Jakyi Miles.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 26, 2026Suns’ Oso Ighodaro out Monday vs. Thunder, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams out for OKC
The Thunder have ruled three starters out for Monday's game against the Suns.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 26, 2026Cardinals’ Jalen Brooks says he is out for the season
The Cardinals lost another playmaker to injury, as Jalen Brooks said he is done for the year.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 26, 2026Valley Suns G League roster features Koby Brea, CJ Huntley
The Valley Suns listed 17 players on their training camp roster, including two-ways Drew Timme, Duop Reath and Pat Spencer.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 26, 2026Gabriel Moreno wins award for best Venezuelan player in MLB this season
Gabriel Moreno won a batting title and the Aparicio Award. Is a Gold Glove next?
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 23, 2026Cardinals GM says Marvin Harrison Jr. did not request trade, explains ‘weird’ timing
Monti Ossenfort breaks down the timing of the Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. trade to Houston.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 22, 2026Jake Plummer shares Cardinals experience that compares to Carson Beck
Jake Plummer was once a rookie quarterback waiting for his turn with the Cardinals.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 22, 2026Jeremiyah Love to miss Cardinals-Broncos game
Jeremiyah Love missed the Cardinals' Week 6 game against the Rams with an ankle issue.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 22, 2026Larry Fitzgerald’s Cardinals Ring of Honor induction will be his long-overdue curtain call
Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald is looking forward to thanking Cardinals fans during his Ring of Honor ceremony.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 21, 2026Cardinals claim Albert Reese IV to help offensive line
The Cardinals have dealt with various offensive line injuries this season and have sought external help.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 21, 2026Are the Cardinals a natural trade partner for the Eagles?
The Eagles lost quarterback Jalen Hurts for the season, and the Cardinals have depth that could be targeted.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 21, 2026Cardinals’ Chad Ryland wins NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Chad Ryland knocked down six field goals on Sunday to help the Cardinals beat the Rams.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 20, 2026Charles Barkley talks Suns expectations and potential retirement: ‘I don’t want to die on TV’
Suns legend and NBA analyst Charles Barkley said he will retire from Inside the NBA once Ernie Johnson decides to do so.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 15, 2026Report: Diamondbacks picking Chris Garagiola as next TV play-by-play voice
Chris Garagiola first joined the Diamondbacks' broadcast team in 2022 and spent the past three seasons as the lead radio play-by-play voice.
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ARIZONA WILDCATS BASKETBALL | Oct 15, 2026Arizona basketball picked to win Big 12 in coaches poll, Motiejus Krivas is Preseason Player of the Year
Two Arizona Wildcats made the All-Big-12 Preseason Team, along with ASU's Murauskas.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 15, 2026Cardinals fans funding ‘SELL THE TEAM’ billboards to pressure ownership
There are digital billboards in the Valley that voice Cardinals fans' frustrations with ownership.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 14, 2026Marvin Harrison Jr. keeps what he learned in Arizona to himself in post-trade press conference
Marvin Harrison Jr. fielded a series of questions about what he will add to the Texans and what he took from his Cardinals experience.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 14, 2026NFL analyst Mark Schlereth: Cardinals DC Nick Rallis can only do so much
The Cardinals are giving up the most points per game in the NFL. How much of that falls on the defensive coordinator?
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 14, 2026Cardinals open practice window for Kitan Crawford, among several roster moves
Additionally, the Cardinals promoted tight end Shawn Bowman to the 53-man roster and made a series of practice squad moves.