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 9, 2026Mexico’s manager predicts breakout season for Alek Thomas after hot WBC start
Diamondbacks OF Alek Thomas is off to a hot start in the World Baseball Classic, and his manager set lofty expectations for the upcoming season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 8, 2026Jorge Barrosa, Tim Tawa need to take next step as Diamondbacks role players
The Diamondbacks need a couple young players who graduated prospect status to take steps in their development: Jorge Barrosa and Tim Tawa.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 8, 2026Diamondbacks reassign Ryan Waldschmidt to minor leagues, Jose Fernandez optioned
Several Diamondbacks young hitters are heading to minor league camp, a list that includes Ryan Waldschmidt, Jose Fernandez and Tommy Troy.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 7, 2026Michael Soroka fires 97 mph in World Baseball Classic start for Canada
Diamondbacks pitcher Michael Soroka made his World Baseball Classic debut for Team Canada on Saturday and earned the win against Colombia.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 7, 2026Gabriel Moreno clubs 460-foot home run, Jose Fernandez stays hot in spring training
Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno crushed a 460-foot home run, while prospect Jose Fernandez went deep again in spring training.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 6, 2026Diamondbacks prospect Jaitoine Kelly becomes youngest World Baseball Classic starting pitcher
Jaitoine Kelly is an 18-year-old pitching prospect for the Diamondbacks, and on Saturday, he will make World Baseball Classic history.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 6, 2026Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll takes live ABs, aiming to play spring training games
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll, less than four weeks after undergoing surgery, said he wants to play in spring training games soon.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 5, 2026Diamondbacks notes: Lots to sort through with Opening Day rotation, Jameson sharp vs. Cubs
Diamondbacks notes includes the complexities of building the rotation, Merrill Kelly's status and Drey Jameson looking sharp against the Cubs.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 5, 2026D-backs prospect Brady Counsell, Cubs manager Craig Counsell share spring training moment
Diamondbacks prospect Brady Counsell and Cubs manager Craig Counsell exchanged lineup cards ahead of a spring training game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 5, 2026World Baseball Classic pool play games to watch for Diamondbacks
Here's a list of notable pool play games at the World Baseball Classic for Arizona Diamondbacks participating in the tournament.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 4, 2026Brandon Pfaadt makes spring debut, Merrill Kelly taking promising step toward avoiding IL
Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt was encouraged by his spring debut Wednesday, and Merrill Kelly is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Thursday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 3, 2026Alek Thomas, Jordan Lawlar among standouts in Diamondbacks’ loss to Mexico
There was noticeably more buzz at Salt River Fields than a typical midweek spring training game, as the Diamondbacks hosted Team Mexico.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 3, 2026Dominican Diamondbacks eager to put home country back on top at World Baseball Classic
The Dominican Republic is not to be overlooked in the World Baseball Classic, and its three Diamondbacks have goals to win the whole thing.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Mar 2, 2026Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado, Druw Jones taking on unique WBC experiences
This will be a big World Baseball Classic for Diamondbacks players Nolan Arenado representing a new team and Druw Jones playing for his father.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 28, 2026Diamondbacks’ youngsters to get opportunities as stars leave for World Baseball Classic
The Diamondbacks will use a younger roster over the next couple of weeks as most of their potential lineup heads to the World Baseball Classic.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 28, 2026Notes: Paul Sewald shows improved velocity after work with Driveline, Jonathan Loaisiga debuts
Potential back-end relievers Paul Sewald and Jonathan Loaisiga made their spring debuts on Saturday for the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 28, 2026Torey Lovullo: I would not be surprised if Corbin Carroll plays on Opening Day
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he would not be surprised if Corbin Carroll played on Opening Day based on his progress.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 28, 2026Jonathan Loaisiga is healthy with goals to earn leverage role with Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks reliever Jonathan Loaisiga said he had numerous minor league offers but saw Arizona as the best fit in free agency.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 26, 2026Eduardo Rodriguez expects better shape, new curveball to yield improved results
Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez finished last year better than he started, which he attributed to getting in better shape and using a curveball.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 26, 2026Diamondbacks holding out hope Merrill Kelly can avoid IL, Cristian Mena pulled back with injury
Arizona Diamondbacks injury updates on pitchers Merrill Kelly, Brandon Pfaadt and Cristian Mena, the latter of whom has been shut down.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 26, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ryan Waldschmidt shares lesson from Double-A helping in 1st big-league camp
Ryan Waldschmidt shares a lesson he learned from his time in Double-A last season as he plays in his first spring-training camp.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 25, 2026Business as usual: Zac Gallen re-debuts for Diamondbacks in spring training
Zac Gallen put the Diamondbacks jersey back on and made his 2026 debut against the Dodgers. Drey Jameson also pitched for the first time this spring.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 25, 2026Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly ruled out for Opening Day vs. Dodgers
Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly will no longer start on Opening Day due to intercostal nerve irritation in his back, manager Torey Lovullo said.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Feb 24, 20265 Diamondbacks hitters who could use a really big spring training
Jordan Lawlar, Alek Thomas and Pavin Smith are among Diamondbacks hitters who could use a promising showcase in spring training.