The Cardinals fan base has had a tough time recently, and on Thursday, June 25, more news arrived — and most would agree it's not good. Longtime play-by-play man Dave Pasch is stepping down as the Cardinals announcer to expand his ESPN duties. Pasch, largely seen as a high-quality performer and an integral piece of the Cardinals franchise, is a veteran of 24 years with the team. (This story will be updated. Check back soon.) 1 / 12 Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today.