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.
After a slew of afternoon and early-evening baseball on Memorial Day, Judge and the Yankees head west to face off against the pesky Angels tonight. We’re not so much concerned with sides, predictions, and picks for that game as we are evaluating Aaron Judge’s bloated betting lines tonight. Let’s evaluate his’s best prop bets on […]
May 26, 2025
The Padres, wounded but dangerous, return to Petco Park to face the Miami Marlins, a team struggling to stay afloat. San Diego is the favorite here, and it’s easy to see why: a deeper roster, a solid pitcher in Randy Vásquez, and an offense that’s capable of hanging fat numbers at any time. The Marlins, […]
May 26, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks are desperate to break their five-game skid, and they’ve got a fine matchup with which to do it tonight. At home, they’re favored to end their misery against a floundering Pittsburgh Pirates team that’s been plagued by offensive cold streaks. The D-Backs are sitting at a mediocre 26-27, but their lineup can […]
May 26, 2025
A crucial battle is set in Arlington tonight as the Texas Rangers face off against the Toronto Blue Jays. The stakes are high for both teams, but it’s the pitching that will dominate this showdown. Jacob deGrom has been near untouchable for Texas, with a 2.33 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 58 innings. On the […]
May 26, 2025
Cleveland’s Progressive Field will host a showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians tonight. The Dodgers, though reeling from a few recent losses in Citi Field, bring elite firepower and pitching that always demands respect. Though, Cleveland has been pretty good at home! Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet […]
May 26, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins for the first game of their three-game series tonight, and this one feels tightly poised. Despite their recent dominance, the Rays remain an underwhelming 26-26, while the Twins—at 29-23—have quietly caught fire. However, even with the Twins’ strong pitching, they simply haven’t been able to crack the […]
May 26, 2025
The Cincinnati Reds, sitting just three games under .500, face the Kansas City Royals in a matchup at Kauffman Stadium on Monday. The Reds are coming off a 6-4 victory over the Cubs on Saturday before losing again Sunday, snapping a three-game skid in process. Meanwhile, the Royals dropped a tough 5-4 decision to Minnesota […]
May 26, 2025
The stage is set for a pivotal Sunday Night Baseball clash as the Los Angeles Dodgers head to Citi Field for the rubber match against the New York Mets. After a narrow 5-2 victory on Saturday, the Mets will look to ride the arm of Kodai Senga to seal what would be a glorious home […]
May 25, 2025
That last episode was so moving, it transcends any desire I have to point back to advising you all to prepare for “feature-length devastation” and feeling like I cashed a bet. This is DraftKings Network, after all; the winner’s impulse is always there. Readers of this column know just how dear, how fiercely-close I hold […]
May 25, 2025
The Yankees have emerged from their recent stretch with a scorching hot hand, winning eight of their last 10. Their bats are blazing, and they come to Coors Field—a hitter’s paradise—ready to feast. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Friday night baseball game between the Yankees and the Rockies. Here’s […]
May 23, 2025
The Athletics are scrambling for any spark to end their brutal nine-game skid, and they’re hoping newly promoted Logan Davidson can provide that. The 27-year-old was once a top prospect, though his path to the majors has been anything but linear. Known for his versatility, Davidson can play across the infield and outfield. This flexibility […]
May 23, 2025