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

Analyst: Phillies May Have Sparked Harper Trade Rumors to Land ‘The Actual Prize’

Analyst: Phillies May Have Sparked Harper Trade Rumors to Land ‘The Actual Prize’

The Canadiens’ Biggest Surprise May Have Solved Their Most Pressing Problem

The Canadiens’ Biggest Surprise May Have Solved Their Most Pressing Problem

Phillies Pursuit of ‘The Actual Prize’ Could Enable Long-Delayed Yankees Union

Phillies Pursuit of ‘The Actual Prize’ Could Enable Long-Delayed Yankees Union

Elias Pettersson’s Struggles Have NHL Insiders Suggesting the Unthinkable

Elias Pettersson’s Struggles Have NHL Insiders Suggesting the Unthinkable

Yankees Trade Pitch Offers a Bellinger Replacement and a Philosophical Pivot

Yankees Trade Pitch Offers a Bellinger Replacement and a Philosophical Pivot

Not Everyone is On Board With Canadiens’ ‘Feel-Good Story’

Not Everyone is On Board With Canadiens’ ‘Feel-Good Story’

Red Sox Get Encouraging News on Possible First Base Upgrade

Red Sox Get Encouraging News on Possible First Base Upgrade

Yankees’ Pitching Future Shines Bright in the Arizona Desert

Yankees’ Pitching Future Shines Bright in the Arizona Desert

Rival’s Meltdown Could Hand Canadiens a No. 2 Center With ‘Street Cred’

Rival’s Meltdown Could Hand Canadiens a No. 2 Center With ‘Street Cred’

Yankees Trade Proposal Would Form ‘A Super Rotation’

Yankees Trade Proposal Would Form ‘A Super Rotation’

Rangers Land Young 109-Point Star in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Rangers Land Young 109-Point Star in Blockbuster Trade Proposal

Analyst Tabs Forgotten Arm as ‘The X Factor’ in Boston’s 2026 Rotation

Analyst Tabs Forgotten Arm as ‘The X Factor’ in Boston’s 2026 Rotation

Montreal Canadiens Prospect’s Breakout Has Fans Taking Notice

Montreal Canadiens Prospect’s Breakout Has Fans Taking Notice

Chicago Cubs Fans Face Reality in Lawsuits Against Team

Chicago Cubs Fans Face Reality in Lawsuits Against Team

Canadiens Prospect Sends a Clear Message Montreal Cannot Ignore

Canadiens Prospect Sends a Clear Message Montreal Cannot Ignore

All-Star’s Playful Comment Appears to Shut Down Trade to Mets

All-Star’s Playful Comment Appears to Shut Down Trade to Mets

Kings Insider Reports ‘Deal Is Done’ on Next Big NHL Contract

Kings Insider Reports ‘Deal Is Done’ on Next Big NHL Contract

Boston Passed on a Franchise Legend, Now 29 Other Teams Get a Shot

Boston Passed on a Franchise Legend, Now 29 Other Teams Get a Shot

Alex Bregman’s Decision Could Unleash an Epic Power Revolution in Boston

Alex Bregman’s Decision Could Unleash an Epic Power Revolution in Boston

Former Canuck Questions Elias Pettersson’s Status as a True No. 1 Center

Former Canuck Questions Elias Pettersson’s Status as a True No. 1 Center

Phillies Insider Urges Team President to Make ‘Scandalous’ Offseason Moves

Phillies Insider Urges Team President to Make ‘Scandalous’ Offseason Moves

Canadiens Prospect Emerges as Key Trade Chip This Season

Canadiens Prospect Emerges as Key Trade Chip This Season

Canadiens’ Cap Flexibility Opens Door For a Blockbuster Move

Canadiens’ Cap Flexibility Opens Door For a Blockbuster Move

Canadiens Poised to Cash In on an Odd NHL Trade Season

Canadiens Poised to Cash In on an Odd NHL Trade Season

Insider: Eastern Conference Bench Boss Showing Early Signs of Lost Hope

Insider: Eastern Conference Bench Boss Showing Early Signs of Lost Hope

Bruins Fans Keep Trolling Maple Leafs Over Rookie’s Early Success

Bruins Fans Keep Trolling Maple Leafs Over Rookie’s Early Success

‘Fascinating’ Contract Clause Complicates Nov. 1 Deadline for Oilers

‘Fascinating’ Contract Clause Complicates Nov. 1 Deadline for Oilers

Trade Talk Around Jarren Duran Could Manifest Boston a No. 2 Starter

Trade Talk Around Jarren Duran Could Manifest Boston a No. 2 Starter

Yankees Legends Offer a Troubling Take Behind the Team’s Collapse

Yankees Legends Offer a Troubling Take Behind the Team’s Collapse

Kyle Schwarber’s Raw Emotions Hint at the End of His Phillies Era

Kyle Schwarber’s Raw Emotions Hint at the End of His Phillies Era