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.
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
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
Pete Crow-Armstrong has evolved into one of the most electric names in the National League this season, carrying Chicago’s offense with a mix of raw power and game-breaking speed. Every time he steps into the box, you can feel the momentum shift toward the Cubs. The 2025 campaign has been his breakout: a .272 average, […]
June 26, 2025
The Cubs stride into Busch with swagger and unfinished business, knowing this is their moment to slam the door on a bitter rival. Chicago’s bats are humming, Shota Imanaga is back to restore order, and the Cardinals look ripe for the taking. Which is good news for a playoff-caliber Cubs team that was starting to […]
June 26, 2025
A breezy—and potentially quite rainy—summer afternoon in Minneapolis sets the stage at Target Field, and you can feel the tension before the first pitch. Seattle limps in off a shutout, Minnesota finally broke their losing streak yesterday, and everyone expects fireworks. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Thursday baseball game […]
June 26, 2025
The Tigers come home furious after dropping Game 2 and ready to flex against a floundering Athletics club that can’t keep the ball in the park. Comerica is their playground, Riley Greene is scorching, and this lineup smells blood. With Oakland stumbling through another rough road trip and a shaky left-hander on the mound, Detroit’s […]
June 26, 2025
This game feels like a turning point. Chicago just dropped two straight in this series and can’t afford to let St. Louis close the NL Central gap any further. Cubs fans have seen that before post-2016, especially with the Cardinals, but also with the Brewers. The Cubs’ ability to play any phase of good baseball […]
June 25, 2025
The Yankees roll into Great American Ball Park tonight staring down the barrel of a rare sweep, but don’t let the Reds’ hot streak fool you. Max Fried is on the hill, the ballpark is primed for fireworks, and this game will swing on the Yankees rediscovering their thunder against a pitcher they can punish. […]
June 25, 2025