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.
Fresh starts and series and slates on this late-July Monday! A few divisional rivalry series kick off, and the wild card hunts are heating up. In a short time, I’ll link extended previews/predictions up for the Twins vs. Red Sox, Brewers vs. Cubs, Padres vs. Mets, and Athletics vs. Mariners games tonight. Having said that, […]
July 28, 2025
2024’s season saw a massive overhaul for starting quarterbacks in the NFL. Truly, absolutely, and resolutely gone is the age of the pocket passer as a relevant fantasy football asset. We’re now squarely in the age of the Orc, to paraphrase Lord of the Rings. Most folks call them unicorns, however. Dual-threat quarterbacks are a […]
July 28, 2025
With inclement weather moving into the greater Oriole Park area in Baltimore, first pitch for Sunday’s series finale between the Orioles and the Colorado Rockies will be delayed indefinitely. The game was originally scheduled for a 1:35 p.m. EST start, but a new start time is yet to be announced. That is, whenever it starts. […]
July 27, 2025
Sunday afternoon’s rubber matchup between the Red Sox and the Dodgers will be delayed due to rain and inclement weather in the greater Boston area. The game was originally scheduled for a 1:35 p.m. EST start, but a new start time is yet to be announced. That is, whenever it starts. More here as we […]
July 27, 2025
These clubs are barreling in opposite directions. Chicago’s NL squad sits proudly at 61-43, atop the NL Central, while their South Side counterparts wallow at 38-67 (21.5 games out). This isn’t just a talent gap—it’s a crosstown chasm. The Cubs have won four of five meetings this year by a combined 42-14 margin, showcasing complete […]
July 27, 2025
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
Both clubs—Reds and Rays—sit at 53–50 and wild‑card hopes hang in the balance. Every pitch tonight shifts playoff leverage, and I refuse to waste time easing you in. The electric July air and slight outfield breeze promise launch angles that will decide this series opener. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for […]
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