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 2, 2025Report: Diamondbacks 1B Tyler Locklear to undergo surgery for multiple injuries
Diamondbacks first baseman Tyler Locklear needs shoulder and elbow surgeries this offseason, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com first reported.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 2, 2025Torey Lovullo says Diamondbacks bringing back coaching staff for 2026
The Diamondbacks will retain their coaching staff for next year under Torey Lovullo, the manager told Arizona Sports' Burns & Gambo on Thursday.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Oct 2, 2025Phoenix Suns exercise Ryan Dunn’s 3rd-year option
The Phoenix Suns exercised forward Ryan Dunn's third-year option for the 2026-27 season on Thursday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 1, 2025Who was the Diamondbacks’ best player, pitcher in 2025?
Let's dive deeper into the seasons from Geraldo Perdomo and Ryne Nelson and see how they evolved their games in breakout 2025 seasons.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Oct 1, 2025Diamondbacks brass: ‘We need to fix’ slow starts to season
Finding ways to start of the season sharper will be a point of emphasis this offseason for the Arizona Diamondbacks, team leaders say.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Oct 1, 2025Cardinals RB Trey Benson being placed on injured reserve with knee injury
The Cardinals are placing RB Trey Benson on injured reserve with a knee injury, head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 30, 2025Diamondbacks focused on pitching, defense entering offseason
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen gave his end-of-season press conference, and he made it clear which areas of the roster will be the focus.
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PHOENIX SUNS | Sep 30, 2025Report: Jonathan Kuminga re-signs with Warriors after Suns attempted to acquire him
Jonathan Kuminga agreed to return to the Warriors despite interest from the Suns in acquiring him, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 29, 2025Diamondbacks’ Kendrick expects to reduce but maintain competitive payroll
Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick expects the payroll to decrease in 2026, but he maintained that the club intends to fund a competitive roster.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 29, 2025Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick explains decision to retain Torey Lovullo
Diamondbacks general partner Ken Kendrick explained to Burns & Gambo the factors that led to retaining Torey Lovullo for next year.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 29, 2025Corbin Burnes targeting July 2026 return for Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes said he is looking at next July as a target for returning to the mound after undergoing Tommy John Surgery.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 29, 2025Torey Lovullo will return to Diamondbacks for 10th season
The Arizona Diamondbacks have opted against firing longtime manager Torey Lovullo after the team fell short of reaching the postseason in 2025.
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PHOENIX MERCURY | Sep 28, 2025Mercury punch ticket to 2025 WNBA Finals with win over Lynx
The Phoenix Mercury are headed to the 2025 WNBA Finals, where they have an opportunity to win the fourth championship in franchise history.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 28, 2025Torey Lovullo on job security after losing season: ‘This is a cutthroat industry’
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said "There's always doubt, right?" when asked about his job security following a losing season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 28, 2025Perdomo records 100th RBI in silver lining of Diamondbacks’ blowout loss to end season
The 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks were a below .500 baseball team when all was said and done on the final day of regular season on Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 27, 2025Geraldo Perdomo is a 20-home run hitter: ’A lot of people were very proud of that’
Diamondbacks SS Geraldo Perdomo bolstered his awards case by blasting his 20th home run of the season in a late-season loss to the Padres.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 27, 2025Zac Gallen reluctant to take off Diamondbacks uniform after last start before free agency
Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen addressed the media with his uniform still on hours after what could have been his final start with the team.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 26, 2025Diamondbacks eliminated from postseason contention with loss to Padres
The Arizona Diamondbacks were mathematically eliminated from postseason contention on Friday night, with two games left in the regular season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 26, 2025Diamondbacks recall RHP Andrew Hoffmann, option Austin Pope
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled rookie right-handed relief pitcher Andrew Hoffmann on Friday before taking on the Padres.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 26, 2025Diamondbacks DFA Nabil Crismatt, recall Bryce Jarvis
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-handed pitcher Nabil Crismatt for assignment on Friday afternoon.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 26, 2025Diamondbacks have never used more pitchers than in 2025
There has been no season in the history of the Arizona Diamondbacks in which the club had used more pitchers than it has in 2025.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 26, 2025What has to happen for Diamondbacks to make postseason?
The Diamondbacks have three games remaining, and they probably have to win all three in order to push for a National League Wild Card spot.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 25, 2025Diamondbacks pressed wrong buttons vs. Dodgers, and they are in trouble
Where Thursday's loss leaves the Diamondbacks is likely having to sweep the Padres this weekend for a prayer at the postseason.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 25, 2025Diamondbacks’ clubhouse reacts to ABS challenge system: ‘Fans are gonna love it’
It didn't come to a surprise for anyone in the Diamondbacks' clubhouse that the (ABS) challenge system is coming to MLB next year.