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 Breakout Prospects Could Finally Close the Infield Revolving Door

Mets Breakout Prospects Could Finally Close the Infield Revolving Door

Maple Leafs’ Biggest Loss May Have Spurred Their Most Important Gain

Maple Leafs’ Biggest Loss May Have Spurred Their Most Important Gain

Young Leafs Star Embraces Toronto Pressure That Chased Mitch Marner to Vegas

Young Leafs Star Embraces Toronto Pressure That Chased Mitch Marner to Vegas

Low-Risk Move Could Give Canucks the Jolt They’re Missing

Low-Risk Move Could Give Canucks the Jolt They’re Missing

Canadiens Seize Perfect Opportunity in Trade Idea for No. 2 Center

Canadiens Seize Perfect Opportunity in Trade Idea for No. 2 Center

Yankees Linked to Hidden Gem as Far East Stars Prepare for MLB Free Agency

Yankees Linked to Hidden Gem as Far East Stars Prepare for MLB Free Agency

Phillies’ October Dream Could Spark an Offseason Nightmare

Phillies’ October Dream Could Spark an Offseason Nightmare

Maple Leafs’ Next Move May Signal New Identity for Post-Marner Era

Maple Leafs’ Next Move May Signal New Identity for Post-Marner Era

Rangers’ Lost Season May Have Unearthed Their Next Captain

Rangers’ Lost Season May Have Unearthed Their Next Captain

Intense Summer Turns Canadiens’ Underachiever Into Potential Breakout Star

Intense Summer Turns Canadiens’ Underachiever Into Potential Breakout Star

Maple Leafs Hidden Gem on Fast Track to Replace Morgan Rielly

Maple Leafs Hidden Gem on Fast Track to Replace Morgan Rielly

Blackhawks’ First-Round Gamble Suddenly Looks Riskier

Blackhawks’ First-Round Gamble Suddenly Looks Riskier

Canadiens’ ‘Phenom’ Makes Bold Move to Protect His Future

Canadiens’ ‘Phenom’ Makes Bold Move to Protect His Future

Flames’ Blue Line Shakeup Will Pave Way for ‘Next Cale Makar’

Flames’ Blue Line Shakeup Will Pave Way for ‘Next Cale Makar’

Fix Looms for Detroit’s Nine-Year Drought if Yzerman Pulls the Trigger

Fix Looms for Detroit’s Nine-Year Drought if Yzerman Pulls the Trigger

Oilers Linked to Controversial Goaltender Training On Ice in Edmonton

Oilers Linked to Controversial Goaltender Training On Ice in Edmonton

Red Sox Wins Come at a Cost as Star Veteran Nears Free Agency Call

Red Sox Wins Come at a Cost as Star Veteran Nears Free Agency Call

Canadiens’ Lack of Progress on Contract for Generational Talent Has Fan Base on Edge

Canadiens’ Lack of Progress on Contract for Generational Talent Has Fan Base on Edge

Tigers Eye Waiver Gamble That Could Pay Off in October

Tigers Eye Waiver Gamble That Could Pay Off in October

Vegas Looms as ‘Obvious’ Answer to Calgary’s Potential PR Disaster

Vegas Looms as ‘Obvious’ Answer to Calgary’s Potential PR Disaster

NHL Analyst Says Oilers Whiffed on ‘Home Run’ Trade for Star Goalie

NHL Analyst Says Oilers Whiffed on ‘Home Run’ Trade for Star Goalie

Montreal GM’s August Trade Habit Hints at Bold Center Fix

Montreal GM’s August Trade Habit Hints at Bold Center Fix

Future Hall of Famer Pressed to Choose Final Cup Chase Over Team Loyalty

Future Hall of Famer Pressed to Choose Final Cup Chase Over Team Loyalty

Orioles’ Stunning Shift Spurs Trade Pitch to Shape Phillies’ Future

Orioles’ Stunning Shift Spurs Trade Pitch to Shape Phillies’ Future

Dodgers Could Offer Proud Veteran a Way Out of MLB Purgatory

Dodgers Could Offer Proud Veteran a Way Out of MLB Purgatory

Redemption Arc Reveals Surprising ‘X Factor’ for Mets’ Playoff Run

Redemption Arc Reveals Surprising ‘X Factor’ for Mets’ Playoff Run

‘Unstoppable’ Leafs Rookie Angling to be Auston Matthews’ New Running Mate

‘Unstoppable’ Leafs Rookie Angling to be Auston Matthews’ New Running Mate

Roster Tweak Could Push Colorado Over the Top & Rivals Over the Edge

Roster Tweak Could Push Colorado Over the Top & Rivals Over the Edge

Worst Defender Could Provide Best Fit in Atlanta Lineup

Worst Defender Could Provide Best Fit in Atlanta Lineup

Yankees Star Turns Lost Season Into ‘A Special Summer’

Yankees Star Turns Lost Season Into ‘A Special Summer’