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.
And so it begins. The reach of the Roman Empire has now stretched its long, lefty frame from Worcester to Fenway. The Boston Red Sox officially called up OF Roman Anthony, widely considered to be Major League Baseballs number-one prospect, and selected his contract for the 40-man roster. The time was nigh. Let’s break down […]
June 9, 2025
The people were really hoping today’s MLB Best Bets column would begin with a celebration of Roman Anthony’s call-up ahead of the Red Sox’s homestand. Alas. The wait continues. Meanwhile, I’ll be hitting some more previews and predictions for tonight’s slate of games, but so far I’ve written up the Pirates vs. Marlins, Red Sox […]
June 9, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face the Seattle Mariners in a pivotal interleague clash, with both teams aiming to break out of recent slumps. Merrill Kelly, who has been nearly untouchable at home, will look to continue his strong form against a Mariners lineup that has struggled with consistency. Meanwhile, Emerson Hancock, who has […]
June 9, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Boston Red Sox in what promises to be a tense AL East showdown. Both teams bring intriguing stories to this matchup, but when it comes down to raw stats and recent trends, there’s a clear lean. The Red Sox, however, are hovering just a bit off the ground […]
June 9, 2025
Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx! And it’s the rubber match in the first 2025 meeting between these two teams. There’s trash talk. There’s fan outrage in Boston—both with regards to sloppy defensive play and the lack of Roman Anthony on the roster. We’re not so much concerned with sides, predictions, and picks for that […]
June 8, 2025
In an unforgettable French Open 2025 men’s final, Carlos Alcaraz cemented his place in history, overcoming Jannik Sinner in a marathon 6-4, 7-6, 4-6, 6-7, 7-6 (10-2) victory. This five-hour thriller marked the longest final in Roland-Garros history, and Alcaraz’s resilience—particularly in the final tiebreak—secured his fifth Grand Slam title, tying him with legends Rod […]
June 8, 2025
This is it—Sunday night, a massive rivalry game at Angel Stadium between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners. With the series tied 2-2, the Angels are poised to complete a sweep after back-to-back wins. The Mariners, struggling through a five-game losing streak, can’t afford another slip-up. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and […]
June 8, 2025
Hunter Dobbins is talking some serious (and seriously fun) trash before his start tonight. Roman Anthony KO’d a five-hundred-foot grand slam last night in Worcester. The Sox won in the Bronx on the back of a vintage Trevor Story offensive effort. But, in so doing, they let up their fair share of runs. The Yankees […]
June 8, 2025
Sunday afternoon’s clash between the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants is setting up to be a tense, low-scoring affair. With the Braves reeling from a six-game losing streak, Spencer Strider is looking to right the ship and finally get a win. The Giants, however, are in solid form, winners of four of their […]
June 8, 2025
Sunday morning, the Twins made a surprise announcement that their star prospect pitcher, Zebby Matthews, emerged from his last start with a shoulder injury significant enough to require a stint on the 15-day IL. In a corresponding move, they reinstated LHP Danny Coulombe from the 15-day IL. Zebby Matthews injury analysis Matthews has been one […]
June 8, 2025
The Braves are reeling, stumbling into San Francisco after a brutal collapse and a four-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Giants have steadied the ship, winning back-to-back games and holding firm at home. The stage is set for a tense pitchers’ duel between Spencer Schwellenbach, fresh off a dominant performance, and the promising Hayden Birdsong, whose […]
June 6, 2025