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 Yankees walk into Citi Field desperate to snap a brutal six-game slide that’s seen their bullpen shredded and confidence rattled. The Mets, riding a 6-1 heater at home, are surging at precisely the right moment, eyeing a series sweep. This isn’t just a crosstown rivalry anymore—this is a battle with playoff positioning and pride […]
July 6, 2025
The Phillies, at 52-37, are locked in a fierce NL East race and hungry to build momentum after Saturday’s emphatic win. The Reds, 46-43, are clinging to contention but face a brutal spot against a surging home favorite. Philadelphia’s 8-2 record as heavy home chalk reflects their ability to pounce in these matchups. This is […]
July 6, 2025
Washington’s pitching has been shredded, their bullpen exposed, and now the Red Sox smell blood. The conditions set the stage for fireworks—humidity thick in the air, temperatures pushing the upper 80s, and a breeze inviting every barrel to find daylight. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Sunday baseball game between […]
July 6, 2025
Petco Park sets the stage tonight for a July 4 clash between two teams clinging to postseason hopes. San Diego enters 46-40, second in the NL West, battling to widen the gap over San Francisco. Texas, 43-44, sits third in the AL West and desperately needs wins to avoid falling deeper behind Houston and Seattle. […]
July 4, 2025
Tonight’s DraftKings main slate is loaded with landmines. Loaded! But, fear not. I see clear paths to domination. The key, of course, is locking in those ever-pesky, ever-explosive value plays who smash salary expectations and deliver slate-breaking upside. Let’s take a look at tonight’s main DFS contest, and I’ll hit you with my three must-start […]
July 3, 2025
The Cubs have owned this series, taking the first two with clutch hitting and lockdown relief pitching. Cleveland stumbles in looking to avoid a sweep, their offense stuck in neutral. With both teams chasing postseason spots, tonight’s clash has urgency written all over it at breezy Wrigley. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best […]
July 3, 2025
Los Angeles enters riding a wave, having won seven of nine and steamrolling anyone in their path. The White Sox are drowning, losers of four straight and buried at the bottom of the AL Central. This is a mismatch on paper and on the field. And after last night’s Kershaw/Freeman-walkoff madness, plus the glorious, sweet […]
July 3, 2025
Hath the Giants any limbs left with which to limp, desperate and hemorrhaging, into tonight’s series finale? Truly! They’ve dropped five of their last six while their bats stay ice cold. Arizona’s on a mission, clawing for ground in the tight NL West after splitting the first two games. Both clubs know tonight’s result shapes […]
July 3, 2025
The Astros enter scorching, winners of six of their last eight, with their lineup punishing mistakes and hunting extra-base hits. The Rockies, meanwhile, look overmatched. They’ve dropped 14 of their last 15 night games against teams with winning records and simply can’t stop the bleeding at home. The thin Denver air, the generous dimensions, and […]
July 2, 2025
The Giants storm into Chase Field tonight desperate to stop the bleeding, but desperation doesn’t win baseball games—execution does. Arizona smells weakness. They’ve battered San Francisco in back-to-back games, outscoring them 12-4, and they’re locked in for the kill shot. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wednesday night baseball game […]
July 2, 2025
The Mariners and Royals have traded punches in this series, each snatching a win to set up a decisive clash. Seattle’s clinging to momentum, trying to keep pace in a brutal AL West race. Kansas City, battered by recent form, is desperate to claw back relevance in the Wild Card chase. Both teams turn to […]
July 2, 2025