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 Rangers and Royals are neck-and-neck at 36-38, but tonight’s game at Globe Life Field should tell us which team is ready to take the reins. Both clubs have been inconsistent, with offense lagging behind, but they each have pitching arms that could tip the scale. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet […]
June 19, 2025
How’s a mulligan sound? We’ve got ourselves a redo from yesterday, as the wind-blowing-out-of-right-field resulted in inclement weather bad enough that Game 2 of the series was postponed. Instead, Jameson Taillon and Freddy Peralta will face off at Wrigley this afternoon, and the makeup game is scheduled for August 18th. Both teams have eyes on […]
June 19, 2025
The Cubs and Brewers are set to face off in a matchup that promises intensity. Chicago has been putting up serious numbers, with a lineup that’s been mashing at home, powered by consistent production from top hitters. Milwaukee, despite their ups and downs, has a dangerous core led by Christian Yelich, and they’re never far […]
June 19, 2025
The Minnesota Twins and Cincinnati Reds are both playoff contenders, but recent form paints a clear picture. The Reds have been surging, winning eight of their last 11 games and showing a potent offense. On the other hand, the Twins have struggled lately, dropping five straight and nine of their last 11, with their bats […]
June 19, 2025
TThe Cleveland Guardians are set to face the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, and let me tell you—the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Giants, reeling from a three-game losing streak to welcome their new star Rafael Devers, need a rebound in front of their home crowd. Meanwhile, the Guardians, fresh off a 3-2 victory […]
June 18, 2025
The Royals and Rangers collide once more in a showdown that’s shaping up to be a battle of pitching versus offense. Kansas City snapped a miserable six-game losing streak with a commanding 6-1 win in Game 1, but don’t expect them to repeat that dominance on Wednesday night. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and […]
June 18, 2025
Anyone else feel like there were about seventy-billion home runs hit last night? Good. Baseball was getting too caught up in all its front office storylines; glad the players brought our attention back to the field in a big way. For today’s slate, so far I’ve written up the Nationals vs. Rockies, Cubs vs. Brewers, […]
June 18, 2025
Atlanta Braves’ sharp rise in recent days sets them up for a dominant performance against the slumping New York Mets. Despite their sub-.500 season, the Braves are hungry for a win, with Chris Sale on the mound to lock things down. Sale’s been virtually untouchable, posting a 2.79 ERA and holding hitters to a .232 […]
June 18, 2025
The Nationals are due for a necessary win, but don’t expect this to be an easy path. The Rockies are coming off an explosive 10-6 win, capped by a historic seven home runs. But don’t let that fool you—Colorado is still a team teetering on the edge of irrelevance. Washington has their back against the […]
June 18, 2025
Wrigley Field hosts an electric showdown on Wednesday as the Milwaukee Brewers (39-35) look to bounce back from a 5–3 loss to the Cubs in the series opener. The Cubs (45–28) are cruising, having won 4 of their last 5, including a dominant performance on Tuesday night. Jameson Taillon, on a six-start quality streak, will […]
June 18, 2025
Hello, and happy gardening season to all you autumn turf sickos! Since we’ve last hit a round of the Fantasy Football Five Lists of Five, the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl, Rory McIlroy got his career Grand Slam, and the 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone! I worked with my wonderful senior editorial […]
June 17, 2025