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 | Aug 7, 2026Michael Soroka trending toward Monday return, Jordan Lawlar could be back during upcoming road trip
The latest injury updates from Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo on Michael Soroka, Jordan Lawlar, Justin Martinez and others.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 7, 2026Diamondbacks reliever A.J. Puk out for rest of 2026 season
The Diamondbacks will have to get through all of the 2026 season without their signature left-handed reliever.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 7, 2026Dodgers manager: ‘We’re looking forward’ to playing the Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers are 5-5 against one another this season with one series to go.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 7, 2026Ildemaro Vargas, Tim Tawa and Tyler Locklear covering up Diamondbacks’ first base hole. Can it last?
First base was a black hole for most of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, but not over the past month. What has changed?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 6, 2026Back-and-forth battle between Diamondbacks and Padres to be continued
The Diamondbacks and Padres have played three series against each other this season, and neither team has won a set.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 6, 2026Diamondbacks sign former Pirates closer to a minor league deal
Dennis Santana saved 16 games for the Pirates last year before taking a step back, and the Diamondbacks took a flier on him with a minors deal.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 5, 2026What are the Diamondbacks getting in Lars Nootbaar?
With all the focus on what the Diamondbacks did not do at the trade deadline, let's dive into what they saw in Lars Nootbaar and how he will fit in.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 4, 2026Diamondbacks young pitchers to be put to test after Padres even series
The Diamondbacks fell behind early against the Padres, who evened the series. That sets up Arizona's rookie starters in the last two games of the set.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 4, 2026What did the Diamondbacks’ NL Wild Card foes do at the trade deadline?
Here is what the Diamondbacks' National League Wild Card competition did before Monday's trade deadline.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 4, 2026Justin Martinez, Jordan Lawlar among Diamondbacks starting rehab assignments on Tuesday
There is a lot going on Tuesday when it comes to the injured Diamondbacks making important strides toward returning.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 4, 2026Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen: Ryan Waldschmidt was most asked about player at trade deadline
The Diamondbacks' GM Mike Hazen said there were deals that fell through because teams asked for Ryan Waldschmidt, Brandyn Garcia or Juan Morillo.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 3, 2026Brandon Pfaadt continues to be invaluable to Diamondbacks in win over Padres
In an important matchup against the Padres after a 10-game road trip, Brandon Pfaadt's performance was clutch on many fronts for the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 3, 2026Diamondbacks C Gabriel Moreno scratched on Monday to attend birth of his child
The Diamondbacks inserted James McCann into the lineup to catch in place of Gabriel Moreno against San Diego.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 3, 2026Diamondbacks did not get all they wanted at trade deadline: ‘I wish we were able to do more’
The Arizona Diamondbacks did not acquire a first baseman or, more regrettably, a starting pitcher at the trade deadline.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 3, 2026Diamondbacks trade for outfielder Lars Nootbaar from Cardinals
New Diamondbacks outfielder Lars Nootbaar is 28 years old, a left-handed hitter and will enter free agency after the 2027 season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 31, 2026Diamondbacks trade deadline: Latest buzz and potential targets
Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro suggested that Detroit Tigers starter Casey Mize was someone to keep an eye on for the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 31, 2026Diamondbacks in sole possession of 2nd NL Wild Card after comeback win over Guardians
Gabriel Moreno delivered the go-ahead hit, and Brandyn Garcia earned the save in a Diamondbacks win over the Guardians.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 31, 2026Diamondbacks plan on Michael Soroka making rehab start Tuesday
Michael Soroka has long been pointed to as the first in line to return among the Arizona Diamondbacks' injured starting pitchers.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 30, 2026Larry Fitzgerald’s Hall of Fame speech is ready, and he’s excited for the moment with his son
Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald said he is looking forward to the experience his son will get by being on the stage with legends of the game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 30, 2026How Diamondbacks’ 2025 trade deadline played out 1 year later
How did the Arizona Diamondbacks do at the 2025 trade deadline? Let's revisit with a year of hindsight on the trades of Josh Naylor and Merrill Kelly.
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ARIZONA CARDINALS | Jul 30, 2026Larry Fitzgerald said he’d never been in the zone quite like that 2008 playoff run
Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald described what it was like going through the 2008 playoff run, both on the field and off of it.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 30, 2026Diamondbacks have more options to handle closer-by-committee than in the recent past
The Diamondbacks will face challenges in not having a set closer, but this roster has more quality options than others in the past.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 30, 2026Diamondbacks president: ‘I would be surprised’ if we don’t make trades
The Arizona Diamondbacks expect to make moves at the trade deadline, but that could involve buying and selling, Derrick Hall said.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 29, 2026Diamondbacks will not make a trade that leads to luxury tax penalties
The Diamondbacks only have $6-7 million to add talent or face luxury tax penalties for the first time in franchise history, John Gambadoro reports.