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 it—Sunday night, a massive rivalry game at Angel Stadium between the Los Angeles Angels and the Seattle Mariners. With the series tied 2-2, the Angels are poised to complete a sweep after back-to-back wins. The Mariners, struggling through a five-game losing streak, can’t afford another slip-up. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and […]
June 11, 2025
Summer for the kids is here! Roman Anthony reigns in Fenway. And you bet his impact has me shifting predictions and picks for today’s MLB Best Bets column. Erstwhile, I’d been hitting some more previews and predictions for tonight’s slate of games. So far I’ve written up the Padres vs. Dodgers, Red Sox vs. Rays, […]
June 11, 2025
With a matchup like this, where the Seattle Mariners meet the Arizona Diamondbacks, it’s all about the right edge. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance early on, but have been plagued by untimely ruts. Arizona’s offense is potent, ranked third in MLB for home runs (96) and fourth for runs (341), but they’ve been […]
June 11, 2025
The Rays (36-31) visit Fenway Park to face the Red Sox (33-36) in the rubber match of their three-game series. This game features two teams in opposite forms—Tampa Bay coming off a 3-1 loss, but riding a solid stretch overall, while Boston is gaining momentum after Tuesday’s win. Both squads are battling to gain ground […]
June 11, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face the Seattle Mariners in a pivotal interleague clash, with both teams aiming to break out of recent slumps. Merrill Kelly, who has been nearly untouchable at home, will look to continue his strong form against a Mariners lineup that has struggled with consistency. Meanwhile, Emerson Hancock, who has […]
June 9, 2025
And so it begins. The reach of the Roman Empire has now stretched its long, lefty frame from Worcester to Fenway. The Boston Red Sox officially called up OF Roman Anthony, widely considered to be Major League Baseballs number-one prospect, and selected his contract for the 40-man roster. The time was nigh. Let’s break down […]
June 9, 2025
The people were really hoping today’s MLB Best Bets column would begin with a celebration of Roman Anthony’s call-up ahead of the Red Sox’s homestand. Alas. The wait continues. Meanwhile, I’ll be hitting some more previews and predictions for tonight’s slate of games, but so far I’ve written up the Pirates vs. Marlins, Red Sox […]
June 9, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face the Seattle Mariners in a pivotal interleague clash, with both teams aiming to break out of recent slumps. Merrill Kelly, who has been nearly untouchable at home, will look to continue his strong form against a Mariners lineup that has struggled with consistency. Meanwhile, Emerson Hancock, who has […]
June 9, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Boston Red Sox in what promises to be a tense AL East showdown. Both teams bring intriguing stories to this matchup, but when it comes down to raw stats and recent trends, there’s a clear lean. The Red Sox, however, are hovering just a bit off the ground […]
June 9, 2025
This game presents a prime opportunity for the Pittsburgh Pirates to extend their momentum after a solid series sweep. The Marlins, on the other hand, are limping into this matchup, struggling with offensive consistency and a pitching rotation that’s in flux. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball […]
June 9, 2025
Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx! And it’s the rubber match in the first 2025 meeting between these two teams. There’s trash talk. There’s fan outrage in Boston—both with regards to sloppy defensive play and the lack of Roman Anthony on the roster. We’re not so much concerned with sides, predictions, and picks for that […]
June 8, 2025