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Dan Johnson

Dan Johnson

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.

Latest articles from Dan Johnson

When does The Westies episode 4 come out on MGM+?

When does The Westies episode 4 come out on MGM+?

Dan Johnson gets you set for episode 4 of the new MGM+ series 'The Westies,' starring J.K. Simmons.

July 24, 2026

2026 NFL Best Bets: MVP picks, predictions

2026 NFL Best Bets: MVP picks, predictions

Dan Johnson breaks down the opening odds for the 2026 NFL MVP market, and notes his favorites and long shots to target.

July 24, 2026

San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Angels prediction, pick for MLB on Friday 7/24/26

San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Angels prediction, pick for MLB on Friday 7/24/26

San Francisco opens the series at 42-60 after losing five straight, including three games decided by one run. The Giants scored 15 runs during that slide, never building enough separation to protect their uneven bullpen. Los Angeles arrives at 41-62 after splitting six games while allowing only 15 total runs. The Angels scored 12 themselves, […]

July 24, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction, pick for MLB on Friday 7/24/26

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction, pick for MLB on Friday 7/24/26

Cincinnati reaches Busch Stadium at 47-54 after winning five of its last 10 games. The Reds scored 39 runs while batting .244/.300/.467 with 21 homers during that stretch. St. Louis went 4-6 with a .214/.287/.294 line, five homers, and 34 runs. Thursday’s 10-6 loss extended the Cardinals’ slide to six defeats across eight games. Cincinnati […]

July 24, 2026

Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres prediction, pick for MLB on Friday 7/24/26

Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres prediction, pick for MLB on Friday 7/24/26

Miami returns home at 52-51 after nine consecutive losses erased much of a 24-8 surge. The Marlins scored 31 runs across their last 10 games while batting .223/.288/.357 with a .645 OPS. San Diego arrives at 50-53 after dropping three one-run games during a 1-3 series in Atlanta. The Padres still scored 21 runs, hit […]

July 24, 2026

Baltimore Orioles vs. Atlanta Braves prediction, pick for MLB on Friday 7/24/26

Baltimore Orioles vs. Atlanta Braves prediction, pick for MLB on Friday 7/24/26

Atlanta enters Camden Yards at 60-42 after playing its best offensive baseball since the break. The Braves are 5-2 since returning and just took three of four from San Diego. They hit four homers Thursday and have 16 across their last 10 games. Baltimore is 8-2 during that same window, despite batting only .235. The […]

July 24, 2026

MLB Best Bets: Top player prop bets for Friday 7/24/26

MLB Best Bets: Top player prop bets for Friday 7/24/26

Dan Johnson shares his top player prop bets for today's MLB slate, including home run, HRRs, and more.

July 24, 2026

When does Silo season 3 episode 4 come out on Apple TV?

When does Silo season 3 episode 4 come out on Apple TV?

We're back underground, and dipping into the Before Times. Dan Johnson gets you set for Silo season 3 episode 4.

July 22, 2026

Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 7/22/26

Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 7/22/26

Detroit reaches Wednesday’s rubber match at 47-54 after Tuesday’s 11-2 humiliation erased Monday’s 8-6 extra-inning win. Chicago stands 57-44 and controls the National League’s top Wild Card position. The Cubs are 6-4 across their last 10, hitting .258/.332/.446 with 53 runs, 14 homers, and 39 walks. They sent 12 batters through Tuesday’s first inning, then […]

July 22, 2026

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 7/22/26

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 7/22/26

San Diego has found several ways to create offense during this 5-5 stretch. The Padres have hit .277/.365/.481 with 63 runs, 94 hits, 17 homers, 43 walks, and 11 steals. Their last five sharpen that surge to .296/.376/.587, with 36 runs, 53 hits, and 13 homers. Tuesday’s 8-3 victory brought the loudest version: four homers, […]

July 22, 2026

Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles (Game 2) prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 7/22/26

Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles (Game 2) prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 7/22/26

Boston built a 4-0 lead in Game 1 and still leads 4-1 as of this writing. A victory would match the 1946 club’s franchise record with 15 consecutive wins. The nightcap would then offer something no Red Sox team has accomplished across 126 seasons: a 16th straight victory. Boston entered Wednesday 19-2 across its previous […]

July 22, 2026