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 | Mar 23, 20265 standout Diamondbacks hitters and pitchers this spring training
Jordan Lawlar and Ryne Nelson were among the standout performers for the Arizona Diamondbacks in spring training this year.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 22, 2026Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez hoping lessons from WBC, Johan Santana translate to season
Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez had the opportunity to work with his idol, Johan Santana, in the World Baseball Classic.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 21, 2026Diamondbacks announce starting rotation after Zac Gallen
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo announced his starting rotation entering the 2026 season beyond Zac Gallen getting the Opening Day nod.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 20, 2026Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen: The last spring training start is always weird
The next time Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen will take the mound, the game will count. Also, many noteworthy things happened Friday across position groups.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 20, 2026Cactus League teams pushing back game times to avoid extreme heat
Phoenix is experiencing a historic heat wave. Cactus League games, including for the Arizona Diamondbacks, have changed starting times due to high temperatures.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 19, 2026Gabriel Moreno wants to be part of Venezuela’s next WBC or Olympic team
Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno watched with pride as his native Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic, but he wants to play in the next one.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 19, 2026From packed stadiums to backfields, Diamondbacks work back in from World Baseball Classic
Diamondbacks players from the World Baseball Classic are back in camp without much time to get on the same page before Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 18, 2026Geraldo Perdomo moving on from controversial call to end WBC: ‘At least Venezuela won’
Geraldo Perdomo glowed about his first World Baseball Classic experience, but his tournament ending with a controversial call was difficult.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 18, 2026Who will be the Diamondbacks’ closer? Answer may come during 1st save situation
The Diamondbacks' closer role will likely be revealed when Arizona faces its first save situation, manager Torey Lovullo said.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 18, 2026Corbin Carroll blasts 1st home run of spring training after hand surgery
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll smoked his first home run in spring training on Wednesday, five weeks after undergoing surgery on his hand.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 17, 2026How did Eduardo Rodriguez pitch in World Baseball Classic championship game?
Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez gave Venezuelan fans a lot to cheer for during the World Baseball Classic title game against Team USA.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 17, 2026NL West outlook: Diamondbacks likely need to finish 2nd to make postseason
The Diamondbacks, Padres and Giants look like potentially good teams with questions marks, and there could be one spot open for three teams.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 16, 2026Eduardo Rodriguez pegged to pitch for Venezuela against USA in World Baseball Classic final
The last Diamondbacks player in the World Baseball Classic, Eduardo Rodriguez, will pitch for Venezuela against the United States in the title game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 16, 2026Corbin Burnes focused on command in build-up as way to pick up where he left off
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes is in a difficult part of his rehab mentally, having to trust the process when the team prepares for Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 15, 2026Geraldo Perdomo’s epic at-bat ends with brutal call, as USA eliminates Dominican Republic
Geraldo Perdomo showed what makes him a special hitter in a clutch at-bat against Mason Miller in the WBC, but it ended with a brutal call.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 13, 2026Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly not optimistic he will start season on time
Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly made his 2026 debut on Friday, but he said after the start that he "won't be ready to break camp."
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 13, 2026Gabriel Moreno scratched with forearm tightness, undergoing imaging
Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno was scratched from the lineup on Friday with right forearm tightness, manager Torey Lovullo said.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 12, 2026Projecting the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day lineup with 2 weeks until games count
What will the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup look like on Opening Day. Here's a projection with two weeks until the season begins.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 12, 2026Ketel Marte among 7 Diamondbacks players advancing in World Baseball Classic
Here is a list of which Arizona Diamondbacks players have advanced to the quarterfinal round of the World Baseball Classic.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 11, 2026Corbin Carroll says hand not ‘perfect but manageable’ after making spring debut
Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll was not surprised to be back on the field so soon on Wednesday, saying he's on track for Opening Day.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 11, 2026Zac Gallen named Diamondbacks’ Opening Day starter
The Diamondbacks named Zac Gallen their Opening Day starter on Wednesday, as Gallen will sub in for Merrill Kelly against the Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 10, 2026Diamondbacks set return dates for Corbin Carroll, Merrill Kelly
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll will return on Wednesday and starting pitcher Merrill Kelly on Friday in spring training.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 9, 2026Diamondbacks honored by state of Arizona for reaching charitable giving milestone
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs proclaimed March 9 as D-backs Give Back Day to honor the Diamondbacks for $100 million in charitable giving.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 9, 2026Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll, Merrill Kelly expected to play spring training games this week
Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll and RHP Merrill Kelly are scheduled to make their 2026 debuts this week in spring training, Torey Lovullo said.