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 | Jun 15, 2026Pavin Smith’s home run lifts Diamondbacks over Angels: ‘It feels possible again’
Pavin Smith and Geraldo Perdomo delivered key RBI hits, as the Diamondbacks won their series opener over the Angels.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 15, 2026Why did Diamondbacks send down Ryan Waldschmidt, what will the top prospect work on?
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said he firmly believes Ryan Waldschmidt will be back in the big league lineup this season.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 15, 2026Diamondbacks opt to send down Ryan Waldschmidt with Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returning
With Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s return imminent, the Diamondbacks were going to face a tough choice on how to structure the outfield.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2026Diamondbacks grind out much-needed, gritty win over Reds
The Diamondbacks won this game because of their bullpen and defense, which helped make up for the offense until late in the game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2026Diamondbacks LHP A.J. Puk suffers Arizona’s latest injury setback
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said A.J. Puk will be pulled back from his rehab for a couple weeks "at least."
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2026Diamondbacks get OF Jordan Lawlar back from injured list
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Jordan Lawlar from the injured list Friday ahead of their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 12, 2026How to watch Diamondbacks-Reds on Friday night
The Arizona Diamondbacks' television broadcast on Friday evening against the Cincinnati Reds will be exclusive to Apple TV.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 11, 2026Diamondbacks look like they could use a shakeup, and one is coming with Lawlar’s return
Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro reported that Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar will be back Friday when the club visits the Reds.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 10, 2026Diamondbacks have had a problem early in games, which continued in loss to Marlins
Not much of anything has gone well for the Diamondbacks early in games lately, and that puts pressure on the team to have to come back.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 10, 2026All-Star Game voting is open: Which Diamondbacks have made their case?
The Diamondbacks have a clear All-Star in their lineup and several players who could compete for a spot in the Midsummer Classic.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 9, 2026Diamondbacks top prospect Kayson Cunningham moving up the ladder
The Diamondbacks promoted their top prospect on the farm, Kayson Cunningham, while Brandon Pfaadt made his first start for Triple-A Reno.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 9, 2026Diamondbacks come back from down 4 runs, bullpen cannot stop Marlins’ offense in wild loss
Ketel Marte drove in three runs on three hits and the Diamondbacks overcame a four-run deficit before losing in Miami.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 9, 2026Diamondbacks’ LuJames Groover shares inspiration for his Marvel-themed nickname
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie LuJames Groover could not get enough of the Marvel movie Blade when growing up.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 9, 2026Ketel Marte storyline won’t go away because Diamondbacks won’t let it
It is up to the Diamondbacks to figure out how to better handle all aspects of the Ketel Marte story better -- for the sake of the clubhouse and the fans.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2026Diamondbacks agree to sign suspended OF Max Kepler
Max Kepler is serving an 80-game suspension and remains on the restricted list before he can join the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2026Mike Hazen: Adding left-handed power bat is something Diamondbacks will explore
The Diamondbacks have lacked power from the left side this year beyond Corbin Carroll, which is an area GM MIke Hazen is looking at.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2026Diamondbacks wrap up ‘incomplete’ homestand with bounce-back win over Nationals
Michael Soroka provided exactly what Arizona needed on the mound to avoid a sweep and end the homestand with a win.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 7, 2026Where to watch Diamondbacks-Nationals on Sunday
Dave Flemming is providing the play-by-play with Diamondbacks Hall of Famer Luis Gonzalez and ex-Nationals infielder Kevin Frandsen the analysts.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 6, 2026Diamondbacks notebook: Why was Jose Fernandez sent back to the minors?
Diamondbacks notes on Jose Fernandez needing to find more consistency at the plate, injury updates and LuJames Groover's role after his call-up.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 5, 2026Diamondbacks embarrassed by Nationals in home run fest
Adrian Del Castillo pitched, Ildemaro Vargas got hit by a pitch one day after colliding with Max Muncy and the Nationals hit five home runs in a dud for the Diamondbacks.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 5, 2026Diamondbacks call up prospect LuJames Groover, option Jose Fernandez
The Diamondbacks are calling up another hot-hitting prospect from the minor leagues, corner infielder LuJames Groover.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 4, 2026Ketel Marte smashes walk-off home run, as Diamondbacks split series with Dodgers
Ketel Marte came to the plate in the ninth inning and left no doubt about his walk-off home run to sink the Dodgers.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 4, 2026Ildemaro Vargas, Max Muncy doing OK after ‘nasty’ collision in Diamondbacks-Dodgers game
Ildemaro Vargas and Max Muncy stayed down for several minutes after their collision at first base during the Diamondbacks versus Dodgers game.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS | Jun 4, 2026Diamondbacks tinker with lineup, moving Geraldo Perdomo down
Geraldo Perdomo is struggling at the plate after his breakout 2025 season, so the Diamondbacks will try to get him going lower in the lineup.