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.
In an unforgettable French Open 2025 men’s final, Carlos Alcaraz cemented his place in history, overcoming Jannik Sinner in a marathon 6-4, 7-6, 4-6, 6-7, 7-6 (10-2) victory. This five-hour thriller marked the longest final in Roland-Garros history, and Alcaraz’s resilience—particularly in the final tiebreak—secured his fifth Grand Slam title, tying him with legends Rod […]
June 8, 2025
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 8, 2025
Hunter Dobbins is talking some serious (and seriously fun) trash before his start tonight. Roman Anthony KO’d a five-hundred-foot grand slam last night in Worcester. The Sox won in the Bronx on the back of a vintage Trevor Story offensive effort. But, in so doing, they let up their fair share of runs. The Yankees […]
June 8, 2025
Sunday afternoon’s clash between the Atlanta Braves and the San Francisco Giants is setting up to be a tense, low-scoring affair. With the Braves reeling from a six-game losing streak, Spencer Strider is looking to right the ship and finally get a win. The Giants, however, are in solid form, winners of four of their […]
June 8, 2025
The Braves are reeling, stumbling into San Francisco after a brutal collapse and a four-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Giants have steadied the ship, winning back-to-back games and holding firm at home. The stage is set for a tense pitchers’ duel between Spencer Schwellenbach, fresh off a dominant performance, and the promising Hayden Birdsong, whose […]
June 6, 2025
It’s a prime NL showdown at Busch Stadium, where the high-powered Dodgers take on the up-and-coming Cardinals. With both teams averaging close to five runs per game and potent lineups ready to exploit pitching weaknesses, this game is set to deliver a lot of knocks. You can expect plenty of offense as both clubs battle […]
June 6, 2025
Cubs fans have very little to complain about, what with the staggering breakout of new superstar Pete Crow-Armstrong, the bat-to-ball prophecy fulfilled re. Nico Hoerner, and the second shoe finally dropping on Seiya Suzuki’s international hitting pedigree. Having said that, I’d bet they wish they saw a little bit more out of tonight’s starter against […]
June 6, 2025
Freaking finally. We suffered through an MLB Rivalry Weekend in which we saw the Sox face off against the Atlanta Braves. It just didn’t fit right. Which, you might say, is a fair assessment of the spirit of the Red Sox’s whole-team chemistry right now. It just doesn’t fit right. It’s off. Roman Anthony awaits […]
June 6, 2025
The Rangers limp into Nationals Park after dropping four straight, including a frustrating series sweep against Tampa Bay. Texas’ offense has been stagnant, ranking near the bottom of the league in both batting average and runs scored. Meanwhile, the Nationals have shown life recently, winning three of their last five and claiming a shutout victory […]
June 6, 2025
When these Phillies struggle, they sure struggle, huh? Especially offensively, with their recent stretch of at-bats game-to-game being pretty lackluster. They’ve lost six of their last seven games, and when they’ve been hot, it’s been isolated. They’ve gone cold as of late, and that’s where I see an opportunity for Pittsburgh. Sure, the Phillies are […]
June 6, 2025
The Miami Marlins are struggling to find consistency, sitting at the bottom of the NL East with a 23-37 record. Kyle Stowers is slumping, and he was their greatest wRC+ hope. The Fish have dropped four straight, and haven’t shown any vectors of a turnaround. On Friday, they’ll face a Tampa Bay Rays team that […]
June 6, 2025