Dan Johnson has been an editor, writer, and analyst for DraftKings and DraftKings Network since 2024. He’s previously held editorial posts at The Paris Review, Macmillan Publishers, Bedford/St. Martin’s Press, ASSIGNMENT Magazine, and FantasySixPack. You can find his various editorial work & writing (sports-related and non-) at all of the above.
Seattle comes into Anaheim breathing fire after a dominant 7-2 win last night. They’ve taken two of three in this series and have every edge to finish with a flourish. The Mariners (56-49) are fighting for a Wild Card and playing like it—winners of five of their last six road games—while the Angels (50-55) are […]
July 27, 2025
Series finales here on a Wednesday, with plenty of day baseball. All the drippiest players are going to be catching some serious sunlight on the diamond today, and we’re just trying to cash in on some of the evening slate. In a short time, I’ll link extended previews/predictions up for the White Sox vs. Cubs, […]
July 27, 2025
Tonight’s showdown at Angel Stadium carries playoff reverberations for two AL West teams fighting for every inch in the standings. I’m watching José Soriano’s 3.83 ERA and 4.3 walks per nine innings that threaten to inflate against Seattle’s lineup. Bryan Woo’s 2.91 ERA and pinpoint control set the tone for a pitchers’ duel on this […]
July 25, 2025
UPDATE (8/18): After a couple of weeks on the sidelines, Justin Jefferson will return to practice sometime this week per head coach Kevin O’Connell. Per the Minnesota Vikings social media handles, HC Kevin O’Connell announced that superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson is dealing with a mild hamstring injury and will not practice today, nor engage […]
July 25, 2025
Texas chases a sweep over an A’s offense humming against lefties. Patrick Corbin’s veteran arsenal meets JP Sears’s bounce-back potential in a pivotal AL West showdown. Both bullpens brim with confidence after combined sub‑3.00 ERAs, setting the stage for a decisive late‑game battle. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday […]
July 23, 2025
The White Sox have a little something going, and Tampa hasn’t exactly found any sustainable momentum in July. Jonathan Cannon and Taj Bradley toe the mound tonight, both looking to suppress any surge the opposition finds. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday night baseball game between the Rays and […]
July 23, 2025
Philadelphia and Boston have gone toe-to-toe for two games, both finishing under the number, both defined by pinpoint pitching and stranded runners. Tonight, the finale forecasts another low-scoring, suffocating chess match, with Lucas Giolito and Jesús Luzardo anchoring the tempo. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday night baseball game […]
July 23, 2025
Series finales here on a Wednesday, with plenty of day baseball. All the drippiest players are going to be catching some serious sunlight on the diamond today, and we’re just trying to cash in on some of the evening slate. In a short time, I’ll link previews/predictions up for the Phillies vs. Red Sox, Rays […]
July 23, 2025
How about some dingers into the thin-air void at Coors tonight? Maybe a Brendan Donovan game? What else do you want me to say. This isn’t exactly the most exciting tilt on the slate. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Rays and the White […]
July 21, 2025
Tampa’s clinging to a playoff lifeline. Chicago’s limping through another lost year. About the most exciting thing about tonight’s tilt is the improving form of Shane Baz—more on that later. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Rays and the White Sox. Here’s how I’ll […]
July 21, 2025
All 30 teams on the diamond today! Feels like this is sort of the official beginning to the second half of the season, sort of. As such, I already have previews/predictions up for the Cubs vs. Royals, Mariners vs. Brewers, and Mets vs. Angels games. Having said that, based on my preliminary research, here are […]
July 21, 2025