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.
UPDATE (2:15pm E.T.): The Kansas City Royals officially announced they intend to have all tarps off and teams ready to play ball at 2:10pm CST/3:10pm EST. Sunday afternoon’s end-of-series matchup between the Twins and the Seattle Mariners will be delayed due to rain and inclement weather in the greater Kauffman Stadium area. The game was […]
June 29, 2025
Padres and Reds square off in a decisive series finale at Great American Ball Park. Both clubs are clawing for position in tight playoff races, and today’s matchup sets the tone for their next stretch. San Diego enters riding momentum from a comeback win, their bullpen steadying the ship late. Cincinnati, meanwhile, looks to bounce […]
June 29, 2025
Rubber meets road. Two fierce NL East rivals, the Phillies and Braves, collide this afternoon in a series decider that crackles with tension. Atlanta needs this win to steady a turbulent season, sitting at 38-44 and grasping at playoff relevance. Philadelphia, perched atop the division at 48-35, is determined to bury a division foe and […]
June 29, 2025
Two first-place clubs, the Cubs and Astros, collide in a rubber match that feels like October in June. Both teams sit at 49-34, both hungry to seize a statement win in a marquee interleague showdown. The Astros have been a fortress at Daikin Park, riding elite pitching and timely hitting to dominate at home. The […]
June 29, 2025
The Dodgers arrive with power, depth, and momentum. The Royals are searching for answers, desperate to stop the bleeding and protect home turf. With contrasting forms and key arms on the mound, this game offers sharp angles for anyone ready to seize value. Let’s break it down and see about an edge somewhere in that […]
June 27, 2025
This is the type of divisional showdown that sets the tone for summer. Detroit holds the high ground, but Minnesota’s desperate. The Tigers sit 51-31, flexing the AL Central’s top record and riding a hot streak at home. Their 28-13 home record isn’t a fluke—they’ve smothered opponents at Comerica with a 3.50 team ERA. The […]
June 27, 2025
Two first-place clubs collide tonight in Houston, and it smacks just a little of October! The Cubs storm into Daikin Park with their bats humming and momentum restored after back-to-back shutouts of the Cardinals. Across the diamond, the Astros ride a four-game heater fueled by dominant pitching that strangled the Phillies’ lineup all series. This […]
June 27, 2025
The Padres (44-36) roll in hot, winning four of five behind stellar pitching and Luis Arraez’s 12-game hitting streak. Cincinnati (42-39) just took a series from the Yankees and has won 12 of 18, fueled by Elly De La Cruz’s power. Both teams eye crucial wild card ground as this high-stakes series kicks off at […]
June 27, 2025
The Padres (44-36) roll in hot, winning four of five behind stellar pitching and Luis Arraez’s 12-game hitting streak. Cincinnati (42-39) just took a series from the Yankees and has won 12 of 18, fueled by Elly De La Cruz’s power. Both teams eye crucial wild card ground as this high-stakes series kicks off at […]
June 27, 2025
Oracle Park is electric this afternoon as the Marlins look to hammer home a stunning sweep and the Giants scramble to stop the bleeding. Miami’s been surging, putting together disciplined at-bats and grinding every pitch, while San Francisco stares at a must-win game with their rookie on the mound and an offense that’s gone cold. […]
June 26, 2025
UPDATE: The game is expected to start at 2:30 p.m. local time, which is 5:30 p.m. ET. Thursday afternoon’s end-of-series matchup between the Twins and the Seattle Mariners will be delayed due to rain and inclement weather in the Target Field area. The game was originally scheduled for a 1:10 p.m. EST start, but a […]
June 26, 2025