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 Yankees return to Yankee Stadium, bringing their home dominance and red-hot offense against the Cleveland Guardians, who are struggling to capitalize on opportunities. With the Yankees currently sitting atop the AL East, they’ve been proving they’re among baseball’s elite teams, winning seven of their last eight at home. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, […]
June 4, 2025
The Chicago Cubs (38-22) have been on a dominant run, claiming eight of their last 10 games, including a series-opening 8-3 victory over the Washington Nationals (28-32). With momentum firmly on their side, they’ll look to extend their advantage in this second game of the series against a Nationals team with a rough 5.03 ERA. […]
June 4, 2025
Is the comeback season officially on? To be determined. I really want it to happen for real, and stick. It’s sure looked good over the last seven days for Julio Rodriguez and the Mariners. We’ll break down all the stats below, especially as it relates to his betting markets. Let’s evaluate his’s best prop bets […]
May 28, 2025
At long last, we turn our eyes to the betting market for Chicago’s North Side prince. If Kyle Tucker is king, Pete Crow-Armstrong has surely established himself as the prince of this team, and the leader of its young homegrown core. Pete Crow-Armstrong has transformed into one of the Cubs’ most electrifying players in 2025, […]
May 28, 2025
The Seattle Mariners look to extend their dominance at T-Mobile Park, facing off against a Washington Nationals team still finding its footing. With a 30-23 record, the Mariners are atop the AL West, but recent losses have exposed weaknesses in their offense and pitching staff. They’re hoping to bounce back from a rough stretch, and […]
May 28, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles, sitting at a disappointing 19-35, welcome the St. Louis Cardinals (31-24) for the final game of their series at Camden Yards. On paper, the matchup seems straightforward—Mikolas, with his 3.51 ERA, against Povich, who’s posted a lackluster 4.86 ERA. However, the Orioles have a history of defying expectations, especially when they’ve just […]
May 28, 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies enter this matchup on fire, owning a 35-19 record and sitting atop the NL East standings. With the Braves stumbling at 25-28, this is a crucial game for both teams. The Braves are facing off against one of the hottest pitchers in baseball, Zack Wheeler, who has been dominant all season. Bad […]
May 28, 2025
The sun is finally shining on the east coast, and chances of rainouts this week are precipitously lower than last week. We love some sunshine for Wednesday day baseball. Having said that, my focus today was on the evening slate. I have picks and predictions written for Cubs vs. Rockies, Padres vs. Marlins, Royals vs. […]
May 28, 2025
In tonight’s battle between the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals, the stakes are clear. The Reds aim to complete the sweep and keep some serious after two dominant victories and explosive offense over the last five games. While the Royals, struggling offensively something terrific, must find a way to prevent the Reds’ from rolling […]
May 28, 2025
The Padres and Marlins clash on Wednesday with San Diego eyeing a sweep after a strong start to the series. San Diego enters with a 31-22 record, ranking among the top teams in the NL, particularly at home (16-8). The Marlins have dropped four of their last five games and are just 2-6 in their […]
May 28, 2025
The Chicago Cubs are cruising, and the Colorado Rockies are crashing. The Cubs have won eight of their last 10, led by their scorching offense, ranking 2nd in MLB with 328 runs. Colorado, on the other hand, has lost nine of 10, limping with an MLB-worst 5.61 team ERA and ranking dead last in team […]
May 28, 2025