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.
The Athletics’ season has taken a nosedive, and they now face an Angels squad on a five-game win streak. After a series of tough losses, including 9-1 and 19-2 blowouts to the Giants, the A’s are a team in need of a spark. Enter the Los Angeles Angels, riding high on momentum, led by an […]
May 21, 2025
The Yankees reign atop the AL East, while the Rangers are struggling to find consistency on the road. With Jacob deGrom on the mound for Texas, this game hinges on whether the Rangers’ ace can silence the Yankees’ league-leading offense. New York’s lineup is loaded, led by Aaron Judge’s MVP-caliber season, but deGrom’s dominance is […]
May 21, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal NL West game three after an extra-innings tout yesterday evening. Despite the Dodgers’ diamond-studded roster, Arizona enters with both money momentum and the advantage on the mound. Corbin Burnes has returned to elite form, and the Diamondbacks’ offense has been solid enough […]
May 21, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks are entering this NL West showdown against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a growing shape of midseason form. They’ve won four of their last six games, including a hard-fought 1-0 win over Colorado, where the offense did just enough to support stellar pitching. In contrast, the Dodgers have stumbled into this game […]
May 19, 2025
The Houston Astros (24-22) march into Steinbrenner Field to face the struggling Tampa Bay Rays (21-25), setting the stage for a tight matchup of ~.500 AL squads. Both teams come in with their fair share of flaws, but the one glaring difference tonight lies in the pitching matchup. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and […]
May 19, 2025
It’s Matchup 10 in season-long fantasy baseball if you’re in weekly leagues. That’s already two-and-a-half months of baseball in the books. Hard to believe, a little, seeing as the Tokyo Series felt like just yesterday. What’s even more wild? The playoff picture is taking shape, but it’s nowhere near solidified in the most superficial sense, […]
May 19, 2025
A clash of surging pitching versus inconsistent offense kicks off this interleague series in Boston. The Mets, boasting a 29-18 record, enter Fenway Park with one of the league’s most dominant rotations. On the flip side, Boston’s recent struggles have been equally balanced by flashes of excellence, which is why they hang just at tick […]
May 19, 2025
The Cubs enter Miami after a dominant sweep of the White Sox, carrying momentum into a pivotal matchup. Chicago has won five of their last six games, fueled by an offense that leads the league in scoring. The Marlins, despite a strong win against Tampa Bay, sit at the bottom of the NL East, and […]
May 19, 2025
If you’re interested in betting sides and totals, check out my pick and prediction here for tonight’s all-NYC Sunday Night Baseball game. Some additional analysis on this game, too, in our best MLB bets of the day here at DKN. Having said that: with lefty David Peterson on the mound, and an Aaron Judge who […]
May 18, 2025
I’ve already written up my pick and prediction here for tonight’s much-ballyhooed Subway Series rubber match. Some additional analysis on this game, too, in our best MLB bets of the day here at DKN. But it’s undeniable that Max Fried (6-0, 1.11 ERA, 0.94 WHIP) is the guy tonight. And that’s tough to do when […]
May 18, 2025
Let’s dive into this Sunday Night Baseball Subway Series matchup—it’s a must-win rubber game for both teams, and the stakes are high. The Yankees are in a bounce-back spot after their narrow loss on Saturday, while the Mets, fueled by a strong bullpen and gritty offense, will look to seal the series. Below, I’ve got […]
May 18, 2025