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

Boston Tops Wish List for Pending Free Agent Superstar

Boston Tops Wish List for Pending Free Agent Superstar

Déjà Vu for Yankees: Gerrit Cole to Get Tests on Pitching Elbow

Déjà Vu for Yankees: Gerrit Cole to Get Tests on Pitching Elbow

Talks With Slugger Stall as Yankees Avoid ‘Last Resort’ Measures for Injured Superstar

Talks With Slugger Stall as Yankees Avoid ‘Last Resort’ Measures for Injured Superstar

Answer to Lineup Question Could Vault Phillies to Top in Baseball’s Prized Stat

Answer to Lineup Question Could Vault Phillies to Top in Baseball’s Prized Stat

Win-Now Red Sox Must Strike Now for Available Ace

Win-Now Red Sox Must Strike Now for Available Ace

Former Cy Young Winner Could be Dealt Before Season, Mets Have Pieces to Trade

Former Cy Young Winner Could be Dealt Before Season, Mets Have Pieces to Trade

Mets ‘X Factor’ Nears Return From Lengthy Recovery

Mets ‘X Factor’ Nears Return From Lengthy Recovery

Yankees May Have Forced Themselves to Trade Top Prospect

Yankees May Have Forced Themselves to Trade Top Prospect

Cubs Already Have ‘A Horse’ Who Can Fill Pitching Needs

Cubs Already Have ‘A Horse’ Who Can Fill Pitching Needs

Frontrunner Emerges in Yankees Position Battle

Frontrunner Emerges in Yankees Position Battle

Key Contributor to Dodgers’ Title Still Feeling Impacts of Playing Injured in Postseason

LA Dodger Phenom’s Best Delivery Takes Place Off the Mound

LA Dodger Phenom’s Best Delivery Takes Place Off the Mound

Yankees Intensify Trade Talks for Power-Hitting Infielder in Response to Injury Woes

Yankees Intensify Trade Talks for Power-Hitting Infielder in Response to Injury Woes

Red Sox May Seek Trade to Fix Third Base ‘Quandary’

Red Sox May Seek Trade to Fix Third Base ‘Quandary’

Yankees May Already Have Pieces in Place to Cover for Injured Starters

Yankees May Already Have Pieces in Place to Cover for Injured Starters

Potential Knee Injury is Latest Setback for Cardinals Outfielder

Potential Knee Injury is Latest Setback for Cardinals Outfielder

AL Central Team’s Door ‘Not Completely Closed’ on Deal for Mets Outfielder

AL Central Team’s Door ‘Not Completely Closed’ on Deal for Mets Outfielder

Cubs Fans Breathe Easy After Injury Update on Budding Star

Cubs Fans Breathe Easy After Injury Update on Budding Star

Unexpected Rookie Seizes Opportunity, May Open Season at Third Base for Cubs

Unexpected Rookie Seizes Opportunity, May Open Season at Third Base for Cubs

Nagging Injury Slows Dodgers Lynchpin, Will it Impact His Offense?

Nagging Injury Slows Dodgers Lynchpin, Will it Impact His Offense?

Successful Return From Injury Could Give Phillies Another Ace Up Their Sleeve

Successful Return From Injury Could Give Phillies Another Ace Up Their Sleeve

Sammy Sosa Believes Hall of Fame Door Will Open One Day

Sammy Sosa Believes Hall of Fame Door Will Open One Day

Former Yankees Fan Favorite Hints at Possible Return

Former Yankees Fan Favorite Hints at Possible Return

Red Sox Outfielder Takes Big Step Following Offseason Surgery

Red Sox Outfielder Takes Big Step Following Offseason Surgery

Red Sox Top Prospect Unfazed by Criticisms of His Defensive Ability

Red Sox Top Prospect Unfazed by Criticisms of His Defensive Ability