Sportscaster Alexa Datt departs St. Louis for Washington Nationals

Datt thanks fans as she leaves her role covering the Cardinals amid TV uncertainty

Jan. 29, 2026 at 6:15pm

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Alexa Datt, a popular sportscaster in St. Louis, has officially departed the city to join the Washington Nationals television broadcasts. Datt's departure comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Cardinals' local TV situation.

Why it matters

Datt was a familiar face to St. Louis sports fans, having covered the Cardinals for several years. Her move to the Nationals represents a significant shift in the regional sports media landscape, as well as potential changes to how Cardinals games are televised locally.

The details

Datt announced her departure on social media, thanking St. Louis fans for their support during her time covering the Cardinals. She is joining the Nationals' television crew, which will give her a higher-profile national platform after establishing herself in the St. Louis market.

  • Datt announced her departure on January 29, 2026.
  • She will begin her new role with the Washington Nationals telecasts immediately.

The players

Alexa Datt

A popular sportscaster who previously covered the St. Louis Cardinals and is now joining the Washington Nationals television broadcasts.

Washington Nationals

A Major League Baseball team based in Washington, D.C. that Datt will be joining the television crew for.

St. Louis Cardinals

The Major League Baseball team that Datt previously covered for several years in St. Louis.

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What they’re saying

“I want to thank the amazing fans in St. Louis for their support over the years. It's been an honor to cover the Cardinals, and I'll always cherish my time in this great city.”

— Alexa Datt (Twitter)

What’s next

Datt's departure comes as the Cardinals' local television situation remains uncertain, with the team's long-standing partnership with Bally Sports Midwest potentially coming to an end. Fans will be watching to see how the team's games are televised in the future.

The takeaway

Alexa Datt's move from St. Louis to join the Washington Nationals' television crew represents a significant shift in the regional sports media landscape, as well as potential changes to how Cardinals games are televised locally in the future.