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 11, 2026Diamondbacks’ Justin Martinez blows away Rangers with immaculate inning
Justin Martinez struck out the side on nine pitches, the fifth immaculate inning in Diamondbacks history.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 11, 2026Ryne Nelson has final box to check before returning to Diamondbacks
Ryne Nelson has another rehab appearances scheduled this weekend before he returns to the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 11, 2026Path to postseason: Comparing Diamondbacks, Padres schedules before showdown
Arizona and San Diego each have five series remaining, three of which are against sub-.500 clubs.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 10, 2026Diamondbacks top prospect, Nogales native Demetrio Crisantes will play in Arizona Fall League
Demetrio Crisantes will play for the Salt River Rafters this fall after reaching Triple-A this season at 22 years old.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 9, 2026Diamondbacks piggyback Zac Gallen and Michael Soroka, but offense falls flat again vs. Royals
The Diamondbacks were able to survive their lacking offensive firepower to win the first two games of this series but not on Wednesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 9, 2026Diamondbacks-Royals series finale delayed by weather
The D-backs won the first two games at Kauffman Stadium in extra innings before their series finale was delayed by weather.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 9, 2026Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll to get MRI on Thursday
Diamondbacks All-Star Corbin Carroll has gone through his ups and downs this season both in terms of performance and health.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 8, 2026Someway, somehow the Diamondbacks reached 10 games over .500
The Diamondbacks keep finding ways to win close games, which continued on Tuesday in Kansas City.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 8, 2026Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen, Michael Soroka to return Wednesday vs. Royals
The Diamondbacks are getting a couple more starting pitchers back from injury on Wednesday against the Royals.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 8, 2026How Corbin Burnes performed in his season debut for the Diamondbacks
There were ups and downs, but ultimately Corbin Burnes' return to the Diamondbacks was a success on Tuesday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 8, 2026Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll scratched before 1st pitch vs. Royals
Corbin Carroll was back in the lineup on Tuesday after not starting on Monday, but the D-backs removed him before first pitch.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 8, 2026Corbin Burnes to make long-awaited return. Here’s what to expect
After elbow surgery and a teres major strain, Corbin Burnes' road back has not gone exactly to plan, but he was steadfast on pitching this season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 4, 2026Diamondbacks’ slump is hurting their postseason chances
There have been some alarming trends with the Diamondbacks' offense lately, which continued in a loss to the Astros on Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 4, 2026Diamondbacks prospect goes on award-winning home run spree
The Diamondbacks honored OF Avery Owusu-Asiedu and Double-A Amarillo RHP David Hagaman with monthly prospects awards.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 4, 2026What has to go well for the Diamondbacks to make the postseason?
The Diamondbacks need their top of the lineup to get going and for the pitching reinforcements to be additive.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 3, 2026Diamondbacks didn’t think Chase Field lease extension would be this difficult
The Diamondbacks' lease runs out in 2027, and the delay of getting an extension done could push offseason renovations down the road.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 2, 2026Diamondbacks bullpen has finest hour in shutout vs. Phillies: ‘We take pride in what we do’
Wednesday's game marked the most pitchers used in a nine-inning shutout win in Diamondbacks history.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 2, 2026Diamondbacks injury return tracker: Corbin Burnes’ path to the pennant chase
Here is a tracker that will be updated to provide Diamondbacks fans a window into player return progressions, setbacks and potential timelines.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 2, 2026Why is Ketel Marte not starting for Diamondbacks on Wednesday?
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen told Bickley & Marotta that Ketel Marte's day off on Wednesday was planned.
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HABOOB | Sep 2, 2026Dizzy bats and golf balls: Diamondbacks bond over fantasy football draft order competition
Jahmyr Gibbs or Bijan Robinson? The Diamondbacks participated in team bonding by finding a new way to pick their fantasy football draft order.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 1, 2026Corbin Carroll has sore back; Diamondbacks’ series loss to Phillies narrows WC race
The Phillies created separation from the Diamondbacks in the standings with a series win, and the D-backs have to worry about Corbin Carroll's sore back.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 1, 2026Diamondbacks teammates more than ready to move on from Ketel Marte storyline
No matter how Ketel Marte's apology landed, the focus from teammates in the room remains on the singular goal of making the playoffs.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Sep 1, 2026Corbin Burnes’ Diamondbacks return will have to wait another week
It turns out, more patience will be required with Arizona Diamondbacks ace starting pitcher Corbin Burnes in his rehab progression.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Aug 31, 2026How did Ketel Marte’s Diamondbacks clubhouse address go?
Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte felt like his apology to the team fared well before Monday's game against the Phillies.