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

Bronx Cheers Turn to Fears: Did the Yankees Lose Their Paul Skenes?

Bronx Cheers Turn to Fears: Did the Yankees Lose Their Paul Skenes?

Yankees Legend Calls His Shot, Now Cashman Must Back It Up

Yankees Legend Calls His Shot, Now Cashman Must Back It Up

Yankees’ System Strengths Could Turn Lefty Into ‘The Steal of the Draft’

Yankees’ System Strengths Could Turn Lefty Into ‘The Steal of the Draft’

Kyle Tucker Drops a Truth Bomb Cubs Fans Didn’t Want to Hear

Kyle Tucker Drops a Truth Bomb Cubs Fans Didn’t Want to Hear

All-Star Clues Could Signal Monster Trade for Yankees

All-Star Clues Could Signal Monster Trade for Yankees

Historic Game Could Cost Yankees Millions That They Will Happily Pay

Historic Game Could Cost Yankees Millions That They Will Happily Pay

One Creative Move Could Fix Three Holes and Change the Mets’ Season

One Creative Move Could Fix Three Holes and Change the Mets’ Season

Red Sox Star Shops for Reinforcements After Historic First Half

Red Sox Star Shops for Reinforcements After Historic First Half

Cubs Hot Prospect-Turned Reluctant Trade Piece Could Key Five-Player Blockbuster

Cubs Hot Prospect-Turned Reluctant Trade Piece Could Key Five-Player Blockbuster

Phillies Linked to Massive All-In Swing for Blockbuster Duo

Phillies Linked to Massive All-In Swing for Blockbuster Duo

Phillies May Have Acquired ‘Unhittable’ Help to Fix Bullpen Mess

Phillies May Have Acquired ‘Unhittable’ Help to Fix Bullpen Mess

What to Know About New York Yankees Draft Pick Dax Kilby

What to Know About New York Yankees Draft Pick Dax Kilby

What to Know About Baltimore Orioles Draft Pick Wehiwa Aloy

What to Know About Baltimore Orioles Draft Pick Wehiwa Aloy

What to Know About Cleveland Guardians Draft Pick Jace LaViolette

What to Know About Cleveland Guardians Draft Pick Jace LaViolette

What to Know About Baltimore Orioles Draft Pick Ike Irish

What to Know About Baltimore Orioles Draft Pick Ike Irish

What to Know About San Francisco Giants Draft Pick Gavin Kilen

What to Know About San Francisco Giants Draft Pick Gavin Kilen

What to Know About Athletics Draft Pick Jamie Arnold

What to Know About Athletics Draft Pick Jamie Arnold

What to Know About Miami Marlins Draft Pick Aiva Arquette

What to Know About Miami Marlins Draft Pick Aiva Arquette

What to Know About Pittsburgh Pirates Draft Pick Seth Hernandez

What to Know About Pittsburgh Pirates Draft Pick Seth Hernandez

What to Know About St. Louis Cardinals Draft Pick Liam Doyle

What to Know About St. Louis Cardinals Draft Pick Liam Doyle

What to Know About Colorado Rockies Draft Pick Ethan Holliday

What to Know About Colorado Rockies Draft Pick Ethan Holliday

What to Know About Seattle Mariners Draft Pick Kade Anderson

What to Know About Seattle Mariners Draft Pick Kade Anderson

Red Sox Predicted to Land Their Next Infield Anchor

Red Sox Predicted to Land Their Next Infield Anchor

Red Sox Great Blasts Front Office Decision Potentially Dooming Playoff Chances

Red Sox Great Blasts Front Office Decision Potentially Dooming Playoff Chances

Red Sox Starter Hints His Days in Boston Are Numbered

Red Sox Starter Hints His Days in Boston Are Numbered

Yankees Predicted to Pair Aaron Judge With Exit-Velo Monster

Yankees Predicted to Pair Aaron Judge With Exit-Velo Monster

Texas Trash Could be Yankees Treasure in Trade Pitch for World Series Hero

Texas Trash Could be Yankees Treasure in Trade Pitch for World Series Hero

Dodgers Make History Again With Signing of 6-Foot-7 Flamethrower

Dodgers Make History Again With Signing of 6-Foot-7 Flamethrower

Boston Offers Logical Landing Spot for Record-Breaking Slugger

Boston Offers Logical Landing Spot for Record-Breaking Slugger

Once-in-a-Century Moment Exacerbates Historic Failings for Phillies Pitcher

Once-in-a-Century Moment Exacerbates Historic Failings for Phillies Pitcher