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 Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants close out their NL West showdown tonight with everything on the line. The series has been a high-intensity clash, with both teams trading wins in the first two games. The Giants’ stellar pitching has kept them in the mix, but they face a tough test in tonight’s […]
June 15, 2025
The Cincinnati Reds take on the Detroit Tigers in a pivotal game tonight at Comerica Park. With both teams entering this contest on different trajectories, this matchup feels like a test for Cincinnati. The Reds have stumbled on the road, sitting at a sub-.500 mark, while Detroit has dominated at home, showing no signs of […]
June 13, 2025
The Giants and Dodgers kick off a glorious rivalry series tonight, with the stakes high in the NL West standings. The Dodgers sit atop the division, with the Giants right behind them. This series has serious implications, deep-rooted vitriol, territorial pride. It has it all, and tonight’s matchup features two of the league’s top pitchers. […]
June 13, 2025
In tonight’s matchup between the Padres and Diamondbacks, we’ve got two teams on opposite sides of the spectrum. Arizona comes in red-hot, having just swept the Mariners with offensive fireworks, while San Diego is still reeling from a bitter loss to the Dodgers to end a heated NL West series. Below, I’ve got my preview, […]
June 13, 2025
The stage is set for another electrifying chapter in one of baseball’s most iconic rivalries. The Red Sox welcome the Yankees to Fenway for the first game of their 2025 series, with both teams looking to assert dominance in the AL East. Boston, riding a hot streak with four wins in their last five games, […]
June 13, 2025
Wrigley Field hosts a compelling National League Central clash tonight as the Cubs (41-27) take on the Pirates (28-41). Despite recent hiccups, the Cubs stand firm in the division’s top spot, boasting an elite offense led by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki. But the Pirates aren’t rolling over. They’ve won 5 of their last 6, […]
June 12, 2025
Baltimore may have had a flash of life in their 10-1 win over Detroit last night, huh? The Detroit Tigers (44-25) and the Baltimore Orioles (27-39) are set for an exciting rubber match at Oriole Park tonight. The Orioles are riding high, looking to build momentum against one of the top teams in baseball. But […]
June 12, 2025
The buy window on Langford is closing, both with regards to his prop market prices and his fantasy baseball form. He’s making more consistent, powerful contact. His growing confidence and power are evident, especially as he adjusts his swing mechanics and becomes an even more dangerous force in the middle of the Rangers’ lineup. Against […]
June 11, 2025
Bobby Witt Jr. has ignited the Royals’ offense with a scorching stretch in June. Over his last seven games, he’s been delivering clutch hits that result in wins, including a pivotal two-run blast in the ninth inning against the White Sox over the weekend. His recent surge underscores his status as one of the game’s […]
June 11, 2025
What a sincere pleasure it was to break the news of Roman Anthony’s call-up after, just the night before, I went to sleep thinking he might be headed down I-290 and I-90 East to Fenway (see tweet below). The whole point of it all is: Summer for the Kids is officially on at Fenway. With […]
June 11, 2025
The Texas Rangers head into tonight’s game with a distinct advantage. They’ve just steamrolled the Twins 16-4, and while that result might be an anomaly, their pitching edge and the form of Jack Leiter point to a solid spot for them to capitalize again tonight. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for […]
June 11, 2025