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.
The 2025 MLB trade deadline is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in years. Unlike past seasons where the lines between buyers and sellers were clear, this market feels murky, blurred by parity and underperformance. Even marquee names like Luis Robert Jr. (sub-.600 OPS, K% north of 30%) and Sandy Alcantara (7+ […]
July 7, 2025
The Astros sure look like they’ve got World Series hopes crackling in the clubhouse after this past weekend’s sweep. Now, former AL-Pennant foes kick off a series tonight! Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Astros and the Guardians. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll […]
July 7, 2025
After an absolutely bloated Sunday of baseball, we’ve got a bit more of a toned down Monday as we head into the final week before MLB’s All-Star break. I’m covering the majority of the slate here for predictions and picks at DraftKings Network today, and have already written up Brewers vs. Dodgers and Royals vs. […]
July 7, 2025
TKansas City is pushing hard in a tight AL Central race, fueled by dominant home form and clutch pitching. Pittsburgh stumbles in, losers of four straight, their offense completely evaporating at the worst time. This interleague clash offers Kansas City a prime chance to capitalize and keep pressure on division rivals. Below, I’ve got my […]
July 7, 2025
The Padres and Rangers square off in tonight’s Sunday Night Baseball showcase, with playoff stakes heavy in the air. San Diego clings to a Wild Card slot, while Texas fights to claw back into contention. Both teams enter after choppy stretches, but Petco’s pitcher-friendly dimensions amplify every mistake. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and […]
July 6, 2025
It’s been a punch-trading effort between Chicago and St. Louis this weekend at Wrigley, with two massive offensive games to kick off July 4th weekend. St. Louis rallied back hard last night after the Cubs hit a record eight home runs on Friday, and the Cards determined to claw closer in the division and spoil […]
July 6, 2025
The Diamondbacks sit on the edge of the National League playoff race, desperate to seize momentum at home. The Royals limp in, their bats ice-cold on the road and their pitching vulnerable against true power. Everything about this contest points to a team with purpose facing a team gasping for answers. Chase Field’s atmosphere will […]
July 6, 2025
Big old slate of baseball games here tonight on Sunday. And we sure love to see it. The weekend still has so much left to resolve that Sunday Night Baseball between the Rangers and the Padres doesn’t begin until 9:05 ET. And there’s still the Athletics vs. Giants game to go after that. I’ve written […]
July 6, 2025
Two heavyweight offenses collide under the California sun, each hungry to set the tone before the All-Star break. The Dodgers, baseball’s top scoring machine, will not tolerate another home defeat. The Astros, riding a tidal wave of confidence, look to complete a ruthless sweep. The stakes are massive, the bats are dangerous, the fans are […]
July 6, 2025
The tension at T-Mobile Park today is palpable as the Mariners eye a sweep and the Pirates fight to halt their slide. Seattle’s pitching has throttled Pittsburgh’s lineup all series, holding them scoreless across two straight. The Pirates, despite trotting out ace Paul Skenes, face an uphill battle against a Mariners squad surging with confidence […]
July 6, 2025
etroit stands poised to slam the door on Cleveland’s fading hopes and finish the sweep. The Guardians limp in, desperate to stop their nine-game slide, but they face a Tigers team firing on every cylinder that matters. With Tarik Skubal dealing like a Cy Young frontrunner and Detroit’s lineup punishing mistakes, it might not be […]
July 6, 2025