Dave Benson
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Dave Benson

Expertise:
MLB
Education:
University of Dayton, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Location:
St. Louis, MO

Experience

Dave Benson is a veteran sports reporter at Heavy Sports covering MLB and the NHL. His main teams of focus include the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as the St. Louis Blues. Dave has over two decades of experience covering sports in the St. Louis metropolitan area for both STLToday.com and the Jefferson County Leader. Dave is also a licensed English teacher and spent a few years teaching at the middle school level.

Education

Dave graduated with an English degree from the University of Dayton in 1994. He also earned a degree in secondary education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2011.

Latest Articles From Dave Benson

Phillies Urged to Lessen Pain With Trade Target That ‘Fits All the Criteria’

Phillies Urged to Lessen Pain With Trade Target That ‘Fits All the Criteria’

Phillies Urged to Target Slugger Amid Underwhelming Options: ‘They Might Give Him Away’

Phillies Urged to Target Slugger Amid Underwhelming Options: ‘They Might Give Him Away’

Phillies Insider Warns No. 1 Prospect to Avoid ‘Watching His Pot’

Phillies Insider Warns No. 1 Prospect to Avoid ‘Watching His Pot’

Phillies Star Earns Hall of Fame Comparison; Could He Leave Philadelphia?

Phillies Star Earns Hall of Fame Comparison; Could He Leave Philadelphia?

Red Sox Getting ‘A Future Star’ With Trade Acquisition

Red Sox Getting ‘A Future Star’ With Trade Acquisition

Cubs Rotation Relief Could Be in Minor Leagues With Former Cy Young Runner-Up

Cubs Rotation Relief Could Be in Minor Leagues With Former Cy Young Runner-Up

Red Sox Insider Sounds Alarm on Trade Odds, Potential Return for All-Stars

Red Sox Insider Sounds Alarm on Trade Odds, Potential Return for All-Stars

Cubs Find Trade Partner in NL West for ‘Proactive’ Acquisitions

Cubs Find Trade Partner in NL West for ‘Proactive’ Acquisitions

Dodgers Trade Proposal Has Potential to Ruffle Fans’ Feathers

Dodgers Trade Proposal Has Potential to Ruffle Fans’ Feathers

Phillies Target J.T. Realmuto Replacement With Unique Eating Habit

Phillies Target J.T. Realmuto Replacement With Unique Eating Habit

Mets Poised to Leverage Pitching-Packed Farm in Potential Blockbuster: Report

Mets Poised to Leverage Pitching-Packed Farm in Potential Blockbuster: Report

Viral HR Machine Could be Next to Emerge From Deep Red Sox Prospect Pool

Viral HR Machine Could be Next to Emerge From Deep Red Sox Prospect Pool

Yankees Linked to Ace Pitcher With ‘One of the Higher Floors’

Yankees Linked to Ace Pitcher With ‘One of the Higher Floors’

Red Sox Would Fill Significant Need With Low-Risk Move Adding Longtime Nemesis

Red Sox Would Fill Significant Need With Low-Risk Move Adding Longtime Nemesis

Cubs Expected to Land ‘Plus Raw Juice’ Slugger

Cubs Expected to Land ‘Plus Raw Juice’ Slugger

Red Sox Trade Pitch Targets ‘Upgrade’ at First Base

Red Sox Trade Pitch Targets ‘Upgrade’ at First Base

Mets Trade Pitch Puts AL West Star in ‘Dream Landing Spot’

Mets Trade Pitch Puts AL West Star in ‘Dream Landing Spot’

Phillies Land Star in Trade Pitch to Address Major Hole

Phillies Land Star in Trade Pitch to Address Major Hole

MLB Insider Suggests Red Sox Cash Grab Will Harm Mets

MLB Insider Suggests Red Sox Cash Grab Will Harm Mets

Yankees May Have Perfect Trade Candidate to Fish for Marlins Pitchers

Yankees May Have Perfect Trade Candidate to Fish for Marlins Pitchers

Mets’ Injury News Amid Rehabbing Starters Sparks Fan Outcry

Mets’ Injury News Amid Rehabbing Starters Sparks Fan Outcry

Cubs Would Land Rival’s Former Starter in ‘A Poetic Twist’

Cubs Would Land Rival’s Former Starter in ‘A Poetic Twist’

Phillies Must Address Historically Bad Mess to Boost Playoff Hopes

Phillies Must Address Historically Bad Mess to Boost Playoff Hopes

Dramatic roster move could instantly raise Red Sox morale after Devers trade

Dramatic roster move could instantly raise Red Sox morale after Devers trade

Rafael Devers Trade May Provide Yankees With Answer to Season-Long Problem

Rafael Devers Trade May Provide Yankees With Answer to Season-Long Problem

Dodgers Veteran Sharpens Focus Regarding Future With Team

Dodgers Veteran Sharpens Focus Regarding Future With Team

AL Scout Sends Strong Warning on Giancarlo Stanton

AL Scout Sends Strong Warning on Giancarlo Stanton

Red Sox Insider Sounds Alarm on Roman Anthony’s Future

Red Sox Insider Sounds Alarm on Roman Anthony’s Future

Yankees Risk Adding Name to List of Regrets in Proposal for All-Star Closer

Yankees Risk Adding Name to List of Regrets in Proposal for All-Star Closer

Phillies Prospect Impresses Team But Could be Showcased as ‘Best Trade Chip’

Phillies Prospect Impresses Team But Could be Showcased as ‘Best Trade Chip’