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 Minnesota Twins (16-20) head into tonight’s matchup with the Baltimore Orioles (13-21) on a hot streak, winning three straight. The Twins dominated Baltimore 9-1 in Game 1, and their momentum is as undeniable as the Orioles’ frowns are. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wendesday night baseball game between […]
May 7, 2025
The Royals look to finish off their sweep of the White Sox in Kauffman Stadium tonight, and everything points to another solid victory for Kansas City. With Wacha on the mound and an offense that’s clicking late in games, it’s tough to imagine the White Sox turning it around here. Below, I’ve got my preview, […]
May 7, 2025
This one is setting up to be a classic pitching duel. Hunter Greene, with his filthy fastball, is the ace Cincinnati needs right now. The Braves have been surging, but they face a Reds pitcher who’s ready to stop their streak. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet for this Wendesday night baseball […]
May 7, 2025
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
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
The White Sox are 9-24, staring down a dominant Royals squad that’s 11-5 at home. It’s an uphill battle, especially with the Royals poised to capitalize on a shaky White Sox offense. But, good news—Cole Ragans is back! And Shane Smith might really be something special. Below, I’ve got my preview, prediction, and best bet […]
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