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’ Decision on Superstar Could Have Serious Fallout

Phillies’ Decision on Superstar Could Have Serious Fallout

Mets Already Regretting Key Offseason Decision

Mets Already Regretting Key Offseason Decision

Phillies Superstar Enjoys a Nearly Biblical Resurgence

Phillies Superstar Enjoys a Nearly Biblical Resurgence

Phillies Acquire Bounceback Veteran Reliever in Trade Proposal for Pitching Prospect

Phillies Acquire Bounceback Veteran Reliever in Trade Proposal for Pitching Prospect

Dodgers Trade Pitch Swaps Top Prospects for All-Star Closer

Dodgers Trade Pitch Swaps Top Prospects for All-Star Closer

Stadium Officials Believe Phillies Player Does Not Belong on Field

Stadium Officials Believe Phillies Player Does Not Belong on Field

Red Sox Experiencing Seller’s Regret After Former Top Prospect’s Breakout

Red Sox Experiencing Seller’s Regret After Former Top Prospect’s Breakout

Dodgers Trade Proposal Lands All-Star 30/30 Center Fielder

Dodgers Trade Proposal Lands All-Star 30/30 Center Fielder

Red Sox Veteran Punches Back After Receiving Death Threats

Red Sox Veteran Punches Back After Receiving Death Threats

Mets-Yankees Trade Bet Flips Veteran Starter to Bronx

Mets-Yankees Trade Bet Flips Veteran Starter to Bronx

Cubs Star in the Making Deemed Top Trade Chip in Waiting

Cubs Star in the Making Deemed Top Trade Chip in Waiting

Phillies Prospect’s Historic Effort Spurs Trade Talk

Phillies Prospect’s Historic Effort Spurs Trade Talk

Red Sox Trade Pitch ‘A Good Fit’ to Solve Dual Problems

Red Sox Trade Pitch ‘A Good Fit’ to Solve Dual Problems

Loss of Eye Fails to Alter Focus, Direction of Top Dodgers Prospect

Loss of Eye Fails to Alter Focus, Direction of Top Dodgers Prospect

Yankees Near ‘Breaking Point’ With Continuing Miscues From MLB’s ‘Worst’

Yankees Near ‘Breaking Point’ With Continuing Miscues From MLB’s ‘Worst’

Cubs Trade Pitch Deals From Strength to Acquire Flamethrowing, Versatile Pitcher

Cubs Trade Pitch Deals From Strength to Acquire Flamethrowing, Versatile Pitcher

Dodgers Make Easy Choice But Tough Call Costing Longtime Player His Job

Dodgers Make Easy Choice But Tough Call Costing Longtime Player His Job

Phillies’ Postseason Hopes Take Major Blow With Today’s Announcement

Phillies’ Postseason Hopes Take Major Blow With Today’s Announcement

Blockbuster Yankees Trade Proposal Lands All-Star Infielder

Blockbuster Yankees Trade Proposal Lands All-Star Infielder

Mets Making History With Unconventional New Pitcher

Mets Making History With Unconventional New Pitcher

Phillies’ Aaron Nola Sends Heartfelt Message After Injury News

Phillies’ Aaron Nola Sends Heartfelt Message After Injury News

As Usual, the Fans Will Pay as High Drama Ups Ante in Clash of Titans

As Usual, the Fans Will Pay as High Drama Ups Ante in Clash of Titans

Dodgers Superstar Reveals Retirement Plans

Dodgers Superstar Reveals Retirement Plans

Red Sox Trade Pitch Deals Top Prospect for Power-Hitting First Baseman

Red Sox Trade Pitch Deals Top Prospect for Power-Hitting First Baseman

Cubs Prospect Becoming Must-See Player, Crushing Balls on Fast Track to Big Leagues

Cubs Prospect Becoming Must-See Player, Crushing Balls on Fast Track to Big Leagues

Former Phillies Top Prospect Regaining Form After Making Pivotal Change Before 2025 Season

Former Phillies Top Prospect Regaining Form After Making Pivotal Change Before 2025 Season

Conflicting Reports Could Spur Further Trade Talk Involving Red Sox Former Top Prospect

Conflicting Reports Could Spur Further Trade Talk Involving Red Sox Former Top Prospect

Mets’ 23-Game Streak Proves Francisco Lindor is Team’s ‘Epicenter’

Mets’ 23-Game Streak Proves Francisco Lindor is Team’s ‘Epicenter’

Red Sox Prospect On Track to Surpass Already-High Projections: ‘He’s Going to Be a Star’

Red Sox Prospect On Track to Surpass Already-High Projections: ‘He’s Going to Be a Star’

Former Cubs Fan Favorite Making Powerful Impression in Korea

Former Cubs Fan Favorite Making Powerful Impression in Korea