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 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.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 29, 2026Diamondbacks going back to closer-by-matchups
The Diamondbacks are going to play the matchups with a bullpen that has been deeper than in previous seasons, Torey Lovullo confirmed.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 29, 2026Diamondbacks lean on brilliant Eduardo Rodriguez effort to win key series over Pirates
Eduardo Rodriguez shut out the Pirates through eight innings, and Brandyn Garcia earned the save for the Diamondbacks in Pittsburgh.
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ASU BASKETBALL | Jul 29, 2026ASU basketball to open Acrisure Series against LSU during Thanksgiving week
ASU basketball will play in the Palm Springs tournament that will feature 28 teams this season, including GCU.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 29, 2026Is Paul Sewald on the closer hot seat for the Diamondbacks?
If Paul Sewald receives more chances to close games for the Diamondbacks, he is going to have to find answers right away.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 28, 2026Diamondbacks avoid worst loss of season, defeat Pirates in 12 innings
A Brandon Pfaadt gem, Paul Sewald blown save and game-winning hit from James McCann later, and the Diamondbacks won a 12-inning ballgame.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 28, 2026Diamondbacks’ Gabriel Moreno sets niche but impressive franchise record
Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno has been on a roll, and the franchise record he reached on Tuesday is a testament to that.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 28, 2026Diamondbacks president: I’m sure we’ll talk to Gabriel Moreno about his future
Gabriel Moreno has two more years of arbitration with the Diamondbacks before free agency in 2029, and he is experiencing a career year at the plate.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 27, 2026Diamondbacks walked off by Pirates, drop 3 straight vs. Wild Card competitors
Brandon Lowe delivered the game-winning hit off the glove of first baseman Ildemaro Vargas, as the Diamondbacks have dropped three straight games.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 27, 2026Diamondbacks deadline: Left-handed bats to watch in trade rumors
The Diamondbacks could use another left-handed thumper in the lineup, so here is a list of potential fits at the trade deadline.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 27, 2026Diamondbacks trade deadline: Which starting pitchers could help the injured rotation?
Which pitchers in trade rumors could help the Diamondbacks at this year's deadline? Here is a list of arms who could help eat innings.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jul 25, 2026Diamondbacks try shaking up lineup to get stars going, loss sets up key rubber match vs. Nationals
The trio of Corbin Carroll, Geraldo Perdomo and Ketel Marte went 0-for-10 for the Diamondbacks in a loss to the Nationals.
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THREADS BLOG | Jul 25, 2026Why are the Diamondbacks wearing hats that do not match their jerseys this weekend?
The Diamondbacks are wearing great-looking hats this weekend. The quirk, however, is that they do not match the uniform. Why?