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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PHOENIX MERCURY | Nov 25, 2025Phoenix Mercury drop new uniforms with throwback shoulder straps
The Phoenix Mercury revealed a white and a purple uniform set with shoulder straps that pay homage to the franchise's earlier looks.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 24, 2025Suns rule Mark Williams, Grayson Allen out vs. Rockets
The Suns will sit center Mark Williams on the second night of a back-to-back Monday against the Rockets for right knee injury management.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Nov 24, 2025Phoenix Mercury unveil rebranded set of logos, new uniforms to follow
The Phoenix Mercury have rebranded their look ahead of their 30th season, releasing a new set of logos for the first time in team history on Monday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 23, 2025Ain’t No Fang podcast: Corbin Carroll says World Baseball Classic was among his biggest goals
Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll could not say yes fast enough when asked to join Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, he tells Ain't No Fang.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 21, 2025Report: Diamondbacks checked in on free agent pitcher Lucas Giolito
The Arizona Diamondbacks have spoken to free agent starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported on Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 21, 2025Diamondbacks tender contracts to 8 players, non-tender Taylor Rashi
The Arizona Diamondbacks tendered contracts to eight arbitration-eligible players and non-tendered pitchers Taylor Rashi and Tommy Henry.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 21, 2025Diamondbacks bring back catcher James McCann on 1-year deal
The Diamondbacks agreed to re-sign catcher James McCann to a one-year contract after he made a strong first impression.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 21, 2025Cardinals sign RB Jermar Jefferson to active roster, Sincere McCormick to practice squad
The Cardinals signed running back Jermar Jefferson to the active roster and running back Sincere McCormick to the practice squad on Friday.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 21, 2025Kenny Dillingham: Speculation part of the college football reality show
ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham analogized speculation as college football's evergoing reality TV show, and it is his team's job to stay focused.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 20, 2025‘Being in the right spot’ leads former ASU walk-on Derek Eusebio to contribute in title push
As a walk-on over the previous two seasons, Arizona State wide receiver Derek Eusebio prided himself on taking advantage of every opportunity.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 19, 2025MLB announces new TV rights deals, ESPN secures rights to Diamondbacks games
MLB announced media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix through 2028, and ESPN now holds the local streaming rights to Diamondbacks games.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 19, 2025Cardinals bring back WR Trent Sherfield, sign P Matt Haack
The Cardinals signed WR Trent Sherfield, who spent 2018-20 with the team, to the practice squad in a slew of roster moves on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 18, 2025Diamondbacks protect LHP Kohl Drake from Rule 5 Draft, DFA Tommy Henry
The Diamondbacks added left-handed pitchers Kohl Drake and Mitch Bratt -- acquired in the Merrill Kelly trade -- to the 40-man roster on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 18, 2025Arizona Cardinals release punter Pat O’Donnell, work out 3 offensive tackles
The Arizona Cardinals released punter Pat O’Donnell, who had been filling in over the last five games with Blake Gillikin on injured reserve.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 18, 2025Zac Gallen declines Diamondbacks’ qualifying offer
Free agent starting pitcher Zac Gallen declined the Arizona Diamondbacks' qualifying offer, as had been previously expected.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 18, 2025Reports say Sam Leavitt planning to transfer from ASU, agent says decision not made
Arizona State QB Sam Leavitt is "doubtful" to return to ASU next season, according to reporting from On3. His agent says no decision is made.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 17, 2025What is Arizona State football’s path to Big 12 title game?
Arizona State football kept its Big 12 title game aspirations alive on Saturday, but the world of tiebreakers and clinch scenarios is complicated.
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ASU FOOTBALL | Nov 15, 2025Arizona State football expects to sell out entire season at Mountain America Stadium
Arizona State football expects to sell-out every home game in 2025 at Mountain America Stadium.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 14, 2025Suns’ Oso Ighodaro was a +52 on Thursday. Just how rare is that?
The Suns outscored the Pacers by 52 points when center Oso Ighodaro was on the court at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday night.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 13, 2025Diamondbacks SS Geraldo Perdomo finishes 4th in NL MVP race
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo finished fourth in the National League Most Valuable Player award race.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 13, 2025Suns C Mark Williams out vs. Pacers due to injury management
Suns center Mark Williams will not play on the second night of a back-to-back Thursday against the Indiana Pacers at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Nov 13, 202549ers quarterback Brock Purdy to return Sunday vs. Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy’s injury return will time up with a trip to his hometown to face the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Nov 13, 2025Scott Boras: A lot of teams are going to be ‘quarting’ Zac Gallen
Agent Scott Boras holds an annual media scrum at the GM meetings, a time when time he unleashes puns. "Zac Gallen" presented many options.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Nov 12, 2025Report: Bradley Beal to undergo season-ending hip surgery
Former Suns guard Bradley Beal will undergo season-ending surgery to address a fractured hip, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.