ST. LOUIS — A wave of excitement swept across the city as the St. Louis Cardinals’ broadcast team welcomed a brand new face: Dani Wexelman, a St. Louis native, now serving as pre- and post-game anchor and field reporter for the 2026 season, poised to connect Cardinals fans even more deeply with their beloved team.

Wexelman is more than just a new name; she represents a media turning point in St. Louis — from simply reporting to “telling” human stories, the motivations and emotions behind each swing. And since the news broke, Cardinals social media has exploded with enthusiastic welcomes from fans.

Dani Wexelman, born and raised in St. Louis, graduated in journalism in 2011 from the University of Missouri — one of the nation’s most renowned sports media voices. Before returning home, Wexelman had accumulated extensive experience at SNY in New York and was a familiar face at ESPN’s baseball coverage.

In her first interview, she called joining the Cardinals broadcast team “the biggest dream of my life,” recalling her days watching the reds from the old stands. She said she couldn’t have reached this point without “an army of family and friends,” especially her mother, who had watched her grow up since her early interviews.

“This is the opportunity I’ve dreamed of since I was a child — standing here, in the red jersey, and telling stories that deserve to be heard more than ever,” she said.

What sets Wexelman apart is her approach to the subject matter. Instead of simply repeating statistics or summarizing game events, Wexelman follows the individual journeys of the players. She spends a lot of time talking to the athletes; learning about the people who have influenced them the most – it could be their high school coach, their spouse, or personal memories that changed the way they grip the bat and hit the ball.

She says that what’s most important to her is helping viewers understand the people behind the Cardinals jersey:

“Behind every swing, every mistake, every great shot – there’s a life story, and that’s what I want to bring to the fans.”

It’s not just data. It’s not just events. It’s emotions, determination, and the moments that shape people off the court.

This season is considered the biggest transformation for the Cardinals in years. With a changed roster and many new elements, the 2026 broadcast team promises many noteworthy stories, not just about wins and losses, but about mentality, foundation, and camaraderie.

Wexelman emphasized that the St. Louis – with his deep knowledge and love for baseball – is the kind of person she wants to serve. And she feels this is not just a job, but a mission to give back to the fans.

“Cardinals fans don’t just watch baseball. They live baseball. They understand every nuance of the pitch and every tactical decision. I want to serve those fans.”

Wexelman – who is Jewish – also shared that she always felt fortunate to have grown up in a city that loves baseball so much. This good news is not only a step forward for her personally, but also a reminder of the power of community in nurturing dreams.

From memories of watching games from afar at Busch Stadium, she dreamed of one day recounting those moments. Now, she will be the one to bring those moments to millions of viewers every night of the season.

With the addition of Wexelman, the Cardinals’ broadcast team is poised to create one of the most exciting seasons in the team’s history. Viewers won’t just hear the game; they’ll feel the stories behind the scenes, guided by authentic and emotionally resonant narratives.

Pre- and post-game sessions will become a platform to explore more of the team’s identity, the behind-the-scenes stories, and the personal perspectives of each star. This is what Wexelman calls “bringing fans closer to the heart of the team they love.”

In a world of sports where victory and defeat are often quantified, Dani Wexelman embarks on a much larger mission: to tell human stories. And with St. Louis enthusiastically welcoming her, the 2026 season promises to be not just a season of intense games, but also a season of inspiring stories — where a St. Louis girl… Louis returned and recounted the story, a story that the entire city would never cease to cherish.