Dave Benson
Hi, Subscriber

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

Dodgers Legend Attacked Once More by the Elephant in the Room

Dodgers Legend Attacked Once More by the Elephant in the Room

Canadiens Prospect’s Hot Start Fuels Early Buzz for 2026 Debut

Canadiens Prospect’s Hot Start Fuels Early Buzz for 2026 Debut

Brewers Pitcher Walks Away Mid-Playoff Run in Rare Move

Brewers Pitcher Walks Away Mid-Playoff Run in Rare Move

Canucks Fans Got Their Wish — and Maybe a Glimpse of the Future

Canucks Fans Got Their Wish — and Maybe a Glimpse of the Future

NHL Analysts Say Less Will Give Toronto More When It Matters Most

NHL Analysts Say Less Will Give Toronto More When It Matters Most

Jarren Duran Gives Boston Fuel to Complete Trade That Didn’t Happen

Jarren Duran Gives Boston Fuel to Complete Trade That Didn’t Happen

Future Hall of Famer Could Boost Maple Leafs’ Playoff Push

Future Hall of Famer Could Boost Maple Leafs’ Playoff Push

Crosby Trade Buzz Grows, but Another Hall of Famer Could Move First

Crosby Trade Buzz Grows, but Another Hall of Famer Could Move First

Canucks Rookie Forcing Roster Decisions With Standout Camp

Canucks Rookie Forcing Roster Decisions With Standout Camp

Rising Star Could Change the Maple Leafs Blue Line Future

Rising Star Could Change the Maple Leafs Blue Line Future

NHL Analysts Urge Canadiens Fans Not to Panic Over Recent Signings

NHL Analysts Urge Canadiens Fans Not to Panic Over Recent Signings

Maple Leafs Lose Numbers Game After Offseason Missteps

Maple Leafs Lose Numbers Game After Offseason Missteps

National Analyst Drops Bold Take on Yankees’ Game 3 Lineup Decision

National Analyst Drops Bold Take on Yankees’ Game 3 Lineup Decision

Canucks’ Setback Might Just Reveal Their Surprise Rookie Solution

Canucks’ Setback Might Just Reveal Their Surprise Rookie Solution

Controversial Former Maple Leafs Coach Linked to Surprise Overseas Job

Controversial Former Maple Leafs Coach Linked to Surprise Overseas Job

Toronto Trade Pitch Could Ease Tough Break for Vancouver

Toronto Trade Pitch Could Ease Tough Break for Vancouver

Quick Call Could Land Connor Bedard’s Ideal Winger: ‘He’s Unbelievable’

Quick Call Could Land Connor Bedard’s Ideal Winger: ‘He’s Unbelievable’

Mets’ 2025 Implosion Hides a Surprising Twist

Mets’ 2025 Implosion Hides a Surprising Twist

Canadiens GM Faces ‘Gut-Wrenching Decision’ as Trade Chip Emerges

Canadiens GM Faces ‘Gut-Wrenching Decision’ as Trade Chip Emerges

Former Ranger Has Choice Words for Head Coach, Rival Executive

Former Ranger Has Choice Words for Head Coach, Rival Executive

Canadiens’ Insider Declares Prospect’s Time in Montreal Is Over

Canadiens’ Insider Declares Prospect’s Time in Montreal Is Over

Braves Trade Pitch Secures Costly but Perfect Fit for Pitching Rotation

Braves Trade Pitch Secures Costly but Perfect Fit for Pitching Rotation

Dodgers Trade Pitch for Cardinals’ Fan Favorite Would Hurt so Good

Dodgers Trade Pitch for Cardinals’ Fan Favorite Would Hurt so Good

Canucks Trade Pitch Brings Back Familiar Face for No. 2 Center

Canucks Trade Pitch Brings Back Familiar Face for No. 2 Center

Bold Dallas Trade Pitch Swaps RFAs to Land Rising Star Center

Bold Dallas Trade Pitch Swaps RFAs to Land Rising Star Center

Current Leafs’ Star Leans Into Spotlight That Mitch Marner Left Behind

Current Leafs’ Star Leans Into Spotlight That Mitch Marner Left Behind

Rangers’ Off-Ice Gamble Puts Team Identity & Top Star at Risk

Rangers’ Off-Ice Gamble Puts Team Identity & Top Star at Risk

Star Winger’s Contract Silence Fuels Canucks Dream Scenario

Star Winger’s Contract Silence Fuels Canucks Dream Scenario

Canadiens Could Cash In on Veteran Center’s Unfortunate Summer

Canadiens Could Cash In on Veteran Center’s Unfortunate Summer

Cubs’ Surprise Breakout Might Be the Key to a Franchise-Altering Deal

Cubs’ Surprise Breakout Might Be the Key to a Franchise-Altering Deal