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 Braves are in Washington to take on the Nationals, and tonight’s game should see a bounce-back performance from Atlanta. The Braves come into this matchup following a frustrating 5-3 loss last night in the nation’s capitol, but trends suggest this Atlanta squad should be able to back their starter tonight. If he doesn’t blow […]
May 21, 2025
Philadelphia walks into Coors Field as heavy -255 favorites, and the Rockies, sitting at 8-40, are again underdogs. The Phillies have been on fire lately, winning eight of their last 10 games, while the Rockies are mired in a 1-7 stretch. Recent form reflects the season at large, is what I’m saying. Below, I’ve got […]
May 21, 2025
The Mets are a’scuffling, having lost five of their last six, including two tough defeats to Boston (2-0, 3-1). They’ve been utterly stagnant at the plate, scoring just eight runs in their last five games. This is in stark contrast to their early season form. Meanwhile, the Red Sox have been a more consistent force, […]
May 21, 2025
Middle of match week 10 in fantasy baseball, and we must pour one out for Jared Jones as we turn our eyes to the sportsbooks. You always hate to see a prospect go down with a TJ surgery so comprehensive it’ll require nearly two years of convalescence. I digress. I’ve already written predictions and picks […]
May 21, 2025
The Yankees reign atop the AL East, while the Rangers are struggling to find consistency on the road. With Jacob deGrom on the mound for Texas, this game hinges on whether the Rangers’ ace can silence the Yankees’ league-leading offense. New York’s lineup is loaded, led by Aaron Judge’s MVP-caliber season, but deGrom’s dominance is […]
May 21, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal NL West game three after an extra-innings tout yesterday evening. Despite the Dodgers’ diamond-studded roster, Arizona enters with both money momentum and the advantage on the mound. Corbin Burnes has returned to elite form, and the Diamondbacks’ offense has been solid enough […]
May 21, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks are entering this NL West showdown against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a growing shape of midseason form. They’ve won four of their last six games, including a hard-fought 1-0 win over Colorado, where the offense did just enough to support stellar pitching. In contrast, the Dodgers have stumbled into this game […]
May 19, 2025
This matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field is a clash that sets the stage for a pitching-heavy battle. With the Guardians reeling from a four-game skid and the Twins still red-hot from their 13-1 run, this game has the makings of a low-scoring affair. The real story here lies […]
May 19, 2025
The Houston Astros (24-22) march into Steinbrenner Field to face the struggling Tampa Bay Rays (21-25), setting the stage for a tight matchup of ~.500 AL squads. Both teams come in with their fair share of flaws, but the one glaring difference tonight lies in the pitching matchup. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and […]
May 19, 2025
It’s Matchup 10 in season-long fantasy baseball if you’re in weekly leagues. That’s already two-and-a-half months of baseball in the books. Hard to believe, a little, seeing as the Tokyo Series felt like just yesterday. What’s even more wild? The playoff picture is taking shape, but it’s nowhere near solidified in the most superficial sense, […]
May 19, 2025
A clash of surging pitching versus inconsistent offense kicks off this interleague series in Boston. The Mets, boasting a 29-18 record, enter Fenway Park with one of the league’s most dominant rotations. On the flip side, Boston’s recent struggles have been equally balanced by flashes of excellence, which is why they hang just at tick […]
May 19, 2025