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 | Apr 28, 2026Diamondbacks pitching is in a funk, Ildemaro Vargas keeps hit streak alive in loss to Brewers
By the end of the sixth inning in Milwaukee on Tuesday, The Diamondbacks had allowed 13 hits and six walks against the Brewers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 27, 2026By the numbers: Diamondbacks pour on the runs in Mexico City Series
Given the Diamondbacks' dramatics from Ryan Thompson's pick-off to Tim Tawa's grand slam, let's revisit the Mexico City win with some key numbers:
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 27, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas wins National League Player of the Week
Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas won the National League Player of the Week, earning recognition for his best stretch as a big leaguer.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 27, 2026Diamondbacks reach month mark of 2026 season: 3 positives, 3 areas that need work
The Diamondbacks have played one month's worth of games, and if the playoffs were approaching they would be a half-game back of the third NL Wild Card spot.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 26, 2026Geraldo Perdomo not expected to hit IL, Diamondbacks select Jesus Valdez for Padres’ finale
Geraldo Perdomo will likely avoid IL stint, but he's not in the Diamondbacks lineup on Sunday. Arizona also called up Jesus Valdez.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 25, 2026Mexico City Series preview: Diamondbacks take on Padres in higher altitude than Coors Field
For the first time, the Diamondbacks will play regular season baseball in Mexico this weekend with two games against the San Diego Padres.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 23, 2026Diamondbacks snap series winning streak to White Sox
The Diamondbacks lost their first series since the opening weekend of the season after Paul Sewald late struggles, dropping the series finale to the White Sox.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 23, 2026Diamondbacks move Geraldo Perdomo back into lead-off spot
The Diamondbacks tweaked their starting lineup, with Geraldo Perdomo back in the lead-off spot and Ketel Marte moving into the two-slot.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 23, 2026Geraldo Perdomo, Ketel Marte keeping Ildemaro Vargas ‘humble’ during hitting streak
Arizona Diamondbacks teammates Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte are keeping Ildemaro Vargas grounded during hitting streak.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 22, 2026Diamondbacks’ infield getting hot with extra-base hit fest over White Sox
The Diamondbacks' infield had an incredible Wednesday collectively against the White Sox, as all four starters collected extra-base hits.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 22, 2026Latest Ildemaro Vargas-Diamondbacks reunion paying off big-time early: ‘He always brings energy’
No matter how the rest of the season goes, Ildemaro Vargas returning to the Diamondbacks has greatly impacted the club's promising start.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 21, 2026Merrill Kelly gets rocked by sizzling White Sox in return to Chase Field
The start of Tuesday's Diamondbacks game took the wind out of Chase Field pretty quickly for the second straight game with the White Sox in town.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 21, 2026Diamondbacks notes: A.J. Puk provides status report, rotation order changes being discussed
Diamondbacks southpaw reliever A.J. Puk continues to make progress after elbow surgery and Arizona prospects are making names for themselves recently.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 20, 2026Jose Fernandez, Ildemaro Vargas still getting good use out of Carlos Santana’s Gold Glove
Diamondbacks 1B Carlos Santana is out with an adductor strain, but his glove is still being put to good use by Jose Fernandez and Ildemaro Vargas.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 19, 2026Brandon Pfaadt on move to bullpen: ‘Good opportunity to grow’
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt made his first appearance since getting moved to the bullpen on Sunday.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 19, 2026Corbin Carroll exits game vs. Blue Jays with low back tightness, does not expect to miss time
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll was removed from Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Chase Field due to low back tightness.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 19, 2026Ryne Nelson allows 8 runs in 1st inning of loss to Blue Jays: ‘Not gonna let one start define me’
Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson says, "I'm not gonna let one start define me," after allowing eight runs to Blue Jays.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 19, 2026How Lourdes Gurriel Jr. worked back so quickly, how his debut went and what the next steps are
Diamondbacks OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. did not have a date in mind when starting his ACL rehab, but he made sure to not take a day off.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 18, 2026Corbin Carroll’s grand slam lifts Diamondbacks to series win over Blue Jays
Corbin Carroll punctuated a Diamondbacks rally in the eighth inning on Saturday against the Blue Jays with a grand slam, all but cementing a win.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 18, 2026Michael Soroka on strong start with Diamondbacks: ‘I think I’m better than I’ve ever been’
Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka is a different pitcher than he was early in his career, recently having ended a seven-year drought between gem outings.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 18, 2026Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returns to Diamondbacks less than 8 months after ACL tear
The Diamondbacks reinstated Lourdes Gurriel Jr. from the 10-day injured list after his rapid return from a torn right ACL suffered last season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 17, 2026Michael Soroka continues to prove himself, Nolan Arenado homers in win over Blue Jays
Diamondbacks starter Michael Soroka delivered seven innings with two earned runs at Chase Field on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 17, 2026Diamondbacks could get Lourdes Gurriel Jr. back this weekend
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told Burns & Gambo he would not be surprised to see Lourdes Gurriel Jr. back this weekend at Chase Field.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Apr 16, 2026Diamondbacks’ Ryne Nelson advises Brandon Pfaadt for how to handle bullpen move
If there's anyone who understands what Brandon Pfaadt is facing with his move to the bullpen, it is his Diamondbacks' teammate Ryne Nelson.