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

Mets Top Prospect Piques White Sox Interest in Trade for Luis Robert Jr.

Mets Top Prospect Piques White Sox Interest in Trade for Luis Robert Jr.

Red Sox Prospect Projected to Become Top MLB Player at New Position

Red Sox Prospect Projected to Become Top MLB Player at New Position

Cubs Strike Injury Concern as Key Player Is Held Out

Cubs Strike Injury Concern as Key Player Is Held Out

Dodgers Trade Pitch Lands Future Superstar Third Baseman

Dodgers Trade Pitch Lands Future Superstar Third Baseman

Yankees Prospect Dominating at ‘Oh My God’ Levels

Yankees Prospect Dominating at ‘Oh My God’ Levels

MLB Analyst Urges Cubs to Address Alarming Development: ‘Something is Wrong’

MLB Analyst Urges Cubs to Address Alarming Development: ‘Something is Wrong’

Red Sox ‘Goal Crusher’ Flying Through System With Strikeout Arsenal

Red Sox ‘Goal Crusher’ Flying Through System With Strikeout Arsenal

Legendary New York Athlete Drops Harsh Truth on Yankees Star Aaron Judge

Legendary New York Athlete Drops Harsh Truth on Yankees Star Aaron Judge

Yankees Long-Forgotten Prospect Showing Signs of Dominance Once Again

Yankees Long-Forgotten Prospect Showing Signs of Dominance Once Again

Top Prospect’s Return Could Force Cubs to Admit Mistake on Major Offseason Move

Top Prospect’s Return Could Force Cubs to Admit Mistake on Major Offseason Move

Phillies Emerging Star Highlighted as Likely Trade Chip

Phillies Emerging Star Highlighted as Likely Trade Chip

Latest Injury Opens Door for Top Cubs Prospect

Latest Injury Opens Door for Top Cubs Prospect

Former Top Pick Passively Disses Dodgers With Interesting Comment

Former Top Pick Passively Disses Dodgers With Interesting Comment

Phillips Top Prospect Fights Through Struggles to Keep Historic Streak Alive

Phillips Top Prospect Fights Through Struggles to Keep Historic Streak Alive

Mets Call Up Top Pitching Prospect Amid Trade Speculation

Mets Call Up Top Pitching Prospect Amid Trade Speculation

Phillies Proposed Move Could Revamp Struggling Outfield

Phillies Proposed Move Could Revamp Struggling Outfield

Red Sox Trade With Rival for MLB’s ‘Best Defensive Catcher’ Could Haunt Them for Years

Red Sox Trade With Rival for MLB’s ‘Best Defensive Catcher’ Could Haunt Them for Years

Effort to Right a Wrong Spurs Yankees Trade Pitch for Top Available Piece

Effort to Right a Wrong Spurs Yankees Trade Pitch for Top Available Piece

Dream For One Cubs Pitcher Begets Nightmare For Another

Dream For One Cubs Pitcher Begets Nightmare For Another

Yankees’ 2024 Draft Pick Dazzles With Hot Start; Will MLB Debut Come Soon?

Yankees’ 2024 Draft Pick Dazzles With Hot Start; Will MLB Debut Come Soon?

Intersection of Need, Opportunity Provides Dodgers With Perfect Answer

Intersection of Need, Opportunity Provides Dodgers With Perfect Answer

Baseball Insiders Rave About Yankees Prospect: ‘This Guy’s Got the Goods’

Baseball Insiders Rave About Yankees Prospect: ‘This Guy’s Got the Goods’

Mets Unveil Secret Weapon, Who Unleashes Record-Setting Delivery

Mets Unveil Secret Weapon, Who Unleashes Record-Setting Delivery

Dodgers Prospect Blasts Bombs Amid Positional Questions

Dodgers Prospect Blasts Bombs Amid Positional Questions

Yankees Prospect Posts Minor League-Leading Power Numbers to Refute Analyst’s Claim of ‘Fallen’ Value

Yankees Prospect Posts Minor League-Leading Power Numbers to Refute Analyst’s Claim of ‘Fallen’ Value

Red Sox Deal From Deep Prospect Pool in Trade Pitch for Top Target

Red Sox Deal From Deep Prospect Pool in Trade Pitch for Top Target

Phillies Record-Breaking Minor Leaguer Making Strong Case For Call-Up

Phillies Record-Breaking Minor Leaguer Making Strong Case For Call-Up

Roster Logjam Blocks Top Cubs Prospect, Could Trade Be Coming?

Roster Logjam Blocks Top Cubs Prospect, Could Trade Be Coming?

Red Sox Prospect Continues Inspiring Story After ‘Tackling’ Cancer

Red Sox Prospect Continues Inspiring Story After ‘Tackling’ Cancer

Cubs Sign Former AL Rookie of the Year to Boost Bullpen

Cubs Sign Former AL Rookie of the Year to Boost Bullpen