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 | Jul 19, 2026Corbin Carroll day-to-day with elbow issue from Cardinals game
Corbin Carroll initially remained in the game to play defense, but when he was due to bat in the ninth inning, the D-backs called on a pinch hitter.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 19, 2026Max Kepler walks off Cardinals, as Diamondbacks come back from 7 runs down
The Diamondbacks trailed 7-0 entering the bottom of the fifth inning against the Cardinals but came back to steal the series finale.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 19, 2026Confidence and simple mechanics making a difference for Brandon Pfaadt so far
Brandon Pfaadt has been great since coming back up from the minors with simplified mechanics and a sense of confidence attacking the zone.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 18, 2026That’s more like it: Diamondbacks clean it up to even series vs. Cardinals
The Diamondbacks played a much better all-around game on Saturday to beat the Cardinals.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 18, 2026Diamondbacks place Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on injured list again
Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has gone through an injury-marred and frustrating season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 18, 2026Ryne Nelson the reliever? Diamondbacks throwing ideas around to get key pitcher back from IL
Ryne Nelson is expected to start his throwing program this weekend, plus injury updates on A.J. Puk, Jordan Lawlar and Andrew Saalfrank.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 17, 2026Diamondbacks fail to stay sharp after All-Star break in preventable loss to Cardinals
A lot of what the Diamondbacks did well in Los Angeles from good at-bats to clean defense and near-perfect bullpen work did not show up on Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 17, 2026Diamondbacks notes: When is Michael Soroka coming back? Zac Gallen to see Dr. ElAttrache
Diamondbacks notes on Michael Soroka, Zac Gallen, Tommy Troy, Tyler Locklear and the state of the starting rotation.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 14, 2026Can Ryan Waldschmidt’s 2nd chance give the Diamondbacks a boost?
Ryan Waldschmidt was hot out of the gate when he debuted for the Diamondbacks, but pitchers made adjustments. How has he adjusted back?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 13, 2026First base has been a disaster for the Diamondbacks – What can they do to salvage it?
Whether it's a guy on the current roster, a trade target or a player in the farm system, what can the Diamondbacks do to fix their first base struggles?
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 13, 2026Geraldo Perdomo making Gold Glove case for Diamondbacks’ revamped defense
Geraldo Perdomo was fourth among 16 NL shortstops with at least 300 innings in fielding percentage (.984) entering Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 13, 2026Are the Diamondbacks still planning to buy at the trade deadline?
Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen said the number of teams in their way to a playoff spot by the deadline will play a key factor in decision making.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 12, 2026Sweeping Dodgers sends Diamondbacks to All-Star break with sense of optimism
Just when the Diamondbacks looked to be hitting a low in San Diego, they rallied for four straight wins entering the All-Star break.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 12, 2026Diamondbacks take Oklahoma RHP LJ Mercurius as part of Day 2 of 2026 MLB Draft
The Diamondbacks made 16 selections in Rounds 5-20 of the MLB Draft on Sunday before the All-Star break.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 12, 2026Diamondbacks place RHP Zac Gallen on 15-day IL, recall Mitch Bratt
The Diamondbacks confirmed that Zac Gallen will hit the injured list, as Mitch Bratt will have an opportunity to fill innings.
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HABOOB | Jul 12, 2026Torey Lovullo could not be less subtle in signaling for Jorge Barrosa
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has had to call Jorge Barrosa into the game on back-to-back days, and he has done so in the least subtle way possible.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 11, 2026Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt outduels Dodgers All-Star Yoshinobu Yamamoto in emphatic win
From Brandon Pfaadt to James McCann to Tim Tawa, the Diamondbacks received key contributions from throughout the team in another big win over the Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 11, 2026Diamondbacks OF Tommy Troy is day-to-day after suffering shoulder injury vs. Dodgers
Diamondbacks CF Tommy Troy hauled in a 392-foot fly ball from Teoscar Hernandez, but he immediately grabbed at his shoulder after the catch.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 11, 2026Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen likely headed to IL with elbow issue
Zac Gallen will not make his next start on Sunday for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 11, 2026Diamondbacks select Arkansas C Ryder Helfrick in 1st round of 2026 MLB Draft
Ryder Helfrick was a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award before getting drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 10, 2026Diamondbacks crush Dodgers, as Eduardo Rodriguez caps outstanding 1st half fittingly
Eduardo Rodriguez shut the Dodgers down after the first inning, earning a fifth straight quality start in a Diamondbacks 9-3 win on Friday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 10, 2026X-rays negative for Diamondbacks OF Ryan Waldschmidt after scare vs. Dodgers
Friday was Ryan Waldschmidt's first game since being recalled from Triple-A Reno by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 10, 2026Corbin Burnes restarts throwing program as he looks to salvage final stretch of season
Manager Torey Lovullo provided several additional health updates for key Diamondbacks working their way back as the All-Star break approaches.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 9, 2026Diamondbacks MLB Draft guide: Where they are picking in the 1st round
Arizona will select 15th overall in the opening round after finishing last season 80-82.