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 | Sep 24, 2026Cactus League generates highest-recorded economic output during 2026 season
The Cactus League in Arizona generated $806.9 million in total economic activity during the 2026 season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 23, 2026Diamondbacks hold on to beat Rockies, keep elimination number at 2
The Diamondbacks are three games back of a playoff spot after beating the Rockies on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 23, 2026Phillies lose to Brewers, fall to 3 games ahead of Diamondbacks for NL Wild Card spot
The Phillies losing to the Brewers on Wednesday helped the Diamondbacks' playoff hopes.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 23, 2026How did the Diamondbacks perform at Chase Field this season?
The Arizona Diamondbacks finished with a solid home record in 2026 with some memorable walk-off home runs and blowout losses.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 22, 2026Diamondbacks handle Rockies, make up ground on Padres in postseason chase
What is the Diamondbacks' updated playoff situation after their win over the Rockies?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 22, 2026Phillies beat Brewers to lower their magic number, D-backs’ elimination number to 2
The Phillies rallied late to beat the Brewers on Tuesday, lowering the Diamondbacks' elimination number to two.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 21, 2026What are the Diamondbacks’ narrow paths to the postseason?
What is the Diamondbacks' elimination number and who could they still catch if they go on a run in the final week?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 20, 2026Difficulties of Corbin Burnes’ Diamondbacks return show up vs. Yankees
Diamondbacks starter Corbin Burnes is having trouble getting his cutter back to standard three starts into his return from Tommy John surgery.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 20, 2026Nolan Arenado grand slam lifts Diamondbacks in home finale win over Yankees
The Diamondbacks earned a series win over the Yankees to end their home slate, as Nolan Arenado and the bullpen were the stars on Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 20, 2026‘Goosebumps’: 2001 Diamondbacks share memories of iconic Game 7, reunite at Chase Field
What did the Diamondbacks 25th year anniversary celebration for the 2001 World Series feel like?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 19, 2026Dr. Jesse McGuire triumphantly sings rest of National Anthem after trumpet issue at Chase Field
Accomplished trumpeter Dr. Jesse McGuire found a new way to wow the crowd at Chase Field ahead of Diamondbacks-Yankees.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 19, 2026Diamondbacks’ Pavin Smith walks off Yankees on 2001 World Series celebration night
The Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a three-game losing streak with their walk-off win over the Yankees.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 18, 2026Diamondbacks failing to stave off elimination, get crushed by Yankees
The Diamondbacks fell to five games back of the Padres for the final Wild Card spot with eight to play.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 18, 2026Why is Corbin Carroll batting 7th vs. Yankees?
Corbin Carroll moved down to a position in the batting order he hasn't held in two years.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 18, 2026The 2001 Diamondbacks’ group chat is buzzing ahead of anniversary
If a group chat can ever replicate a major league clubhouse, the 2001 Diamondbacks' text thread is as close as it gets.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 15, 2026D-backs’ devastating loss to Marlins squanders chance to tighten playoff race
The Diamondbacks could have made up ground in the playoff chase with a win on Tuesday, but an extra-inning loss was a setback.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 14, 2026Corbin Carroll’s walk-off home run proves Diamondbacks’ fighting spirit still alive
The Diamondbacks have a league-leading 45 comeback wins this season, and this latest one prevented a three-game losing streak.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 14, 2026Corbin Carroll earns Diamondbacks’ Roberto Clemente award nomination
The Roberto Clemente Award "represents the game through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions."
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 13, 2026Diamondbacks’ margin for error tightens after series loss to Rangers
The Diamondbacks nearly came back from down six runs, but they lost a series to the Rangers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 13, 2026Zac Gallen moving to bullpen role, as Michael Soroka wins final rotation spot
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he had a lengthy conversation about the decision with Zac Gallen, whom he claimed took it well.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 13, 2026Diamondbacks have seen playoff races like this before: Does that experience help?
In 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, the Diamondbacks entered the final two weeks of the season in a fight for the postseason.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 12, 2026Lost challenge flips Diamondbacks’ loss to Rangers on its head
A lot went wrong for the Diamondbacks on Saturday against Texas, but a lost challenge ended up being the sliding doors moment.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 12, 2026Pavin Smith returns to Diamondbacks in desperate search for answers vs. righties
Pavin Smith was back in the clubhouse at Chase Field on Saturday and in the starting lineup, batting eighth as the designated hitter
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 11, 2026Diamondbacks need their stars to be stars, and on Friday they were
The Diamondbacks' offense erupted on Friday in a blowout win over the Rangers.