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 Phillies head into this matchup with undeniable momentum after their 8-4 win on Tuesday. Cristopher Sanchez (3-1, 3.45 ERA) takes the hill, and the Rays should be worried. They’re not great at home. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wendesday night baseball game between the Rays and the Phillies. […]
May 7, 2025
The Bronx Bombers sure showed up last night, when the hung 12 runs on these San Diego Padres. The Dylan Cease of old would be ready to take the mound tonight in New York and get the Padres back to the win column, but this might be a case where the more obvious momentum wins […]
May 7, 2025
Day baseball once again dominates this Wednesday. We avoided that slate as much as we could, but the total in the Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants game was just too juicy not to write up. Perhaps the weather will curse me, however. The night slate includes medium-low-heat games like Red Sox vs. Rangers, Rockies […]
May 7, 2025
Along with the rest of the betting public, I’m all in on the over with regards to the total in this game; I wrote it up as part of my MLB Best Bets column today. Having said that, I think this potential October preview between Chicago and San Francisco at Wrigley has plenty of fertile […]
May 5, 2025
After an absolutely brutal weekend for both these teams—the Mets had a double-header yesterday and the Diamondbacks have had a grueling schedule stretch—they face off against each other in total exhaustion. But someone’s gotta win! Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Monday night baseball game between the Mets and the […]
May 5, 2025
Happy Cinco de Mayo on the MLB diamond! We’ve got aces like Ragans, Miller, and Severino set to hit the bump tonight. Between games like the Mariners vs. A’s, Cubs vs. Giants, Nationals vs. Guardians, and more Mets vs. Diamondbacks, we’ve got a full bill of high-voltage games. Having said that, below are my three […]
May 5, 2025
Future days. Latter days. And it’s all so quiet, isn’t it? How could it not be, after the Battle-of-Winterfell-esque cordyceps raid of Jackson, Wyoming. Let’s be clear: it’s a darker world because Joel left it, but not a quieter one. He was no chatterbox. So what’s the deal? It’s because, simply, where once was his […]
May 4, 2025
The Cubs are red-hot on the road, and they’re going to bring the noise tonight against a shaky Milwaukee pitching staff. It’s the first time these two rivals face off in 2025, too. These two teams have been hitting at almost the same rate the last ten days—which is to say, with great force of […]
May 2, 2025
Ship it up to Boston, folks—Red Sox vs. Twins at Fenway, and if you’re backing the Twins, it’s going to take more than just Joe Ryan’s arm to overcome Boston’s scorching offense. We’ll get into just how bad Minnesota’s offense has been. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Friday night […]
May 2, 2025
It’s Friday night at Camden Yards, and the Royals are set to keep some streaks alive, should all break as trends suggest. With Wacha’s control and the momentum behind Witt Jr., the Royals are primed to capitalize on the Orioles’ weaknesses. But it’d be a steal of a win with Baltimore at home. Below, I’ve […]
May 2, 2025
The Padres are poised to take care of business on the road tonight, but Mitch Keller’s quiet balance might keep the Pirates in it. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Friday night baseball game between the Pirates and the Padres. Here’s how I’ll play it. I’ll be pumping out these […]
May 2, 2025