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.
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
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
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
The Pirates roar into Seattle on a six-game tear, fighting to climb out of the NL Central cellar. The Mariners, locked in a fierce AL West chase, need every win to keep Houston in sight. This clash pits Pittsburgh’s momentum against Seattle’s postseason urgency—a perfect storm for July 4th at T-Mobile Park. Below, I’ve got […]
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