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.
Minnesota enters 56-58 after three straight losses, while Kansas City sits 47-67 following Tuesday’s 8-2 win. The Royals have taken seven of 11 meetings and immediately benefited from Bobby Witt Jr.’s return. Witt went 3-for-5 with a two-run double after missing 11 games with lower-back tightness. Dean Kremer makes his Twins debut against Noah Cameron, […]
August 5, 2026
Atlanta enters Wednesday at 68-45, carrying a six-game winning streak and a 6-2 season edge over Miami. Tuesday’s opener finished 4-2 after Miami loaded the bases and scored twice against Raisel Iglesias in the ninth. The Braves also turned three double plays, masking how frequently the Marlins created traffic. Miami fell to 58-56 and remains […]
August 5, 2026
Boston carries a six-game winning streak into Fenway after opening this series with a 14-2 demolition. The Red Sox are 61-51 and have won 15 of 18 since the break. Chicago remains 59-53 and leads the AL Central, despite Tuesday’s ugly loss. Both clubs saved their main relievers because long men covered the final innings. […]
August 5, 2026
Dan Johnson shares his top player prop bets for today's MLB slate, including home run, HRRs, and more.
August 5, 2026
Dan Johnson gets you set for the fifth episode of the new Apple TV series 'Lucky,' starring Anya Taylor Joy, and airing this week.
August 3, 2026
Trade Deadline day gives this opener the weight of an October preview between two National League contenders. Los Angeles enters 69-43 after adding Tarik Skubal, Kris Bubic, and catcher Ben Rortvedt. Skubal debuts Tuesday, while Bubic remains on the 60-day injured list with left elbow soreness. Chicago answered by acquiring Kevin Gausman, adding needed depth […]
August 3, 2026
Trade Deadline day opens a four-game NL Central series between clubs moving in opposite directions. Milwaukee enters 69-42 after going 10-5 since the All-Star break. Pittsburgh sits 56-57 after dropping seven of its last nine. The Pirates absorbed a 10-2 loss Sunday, while Milwaukee finished its trip with a 3-0 defeat. The Brewers created 10 […]
August 3, 2026
St. Louis arrives in the Bronx at 55-57 after losing seven of its last 10 games. The Cardinals finally stopped the slide Sunday, scoring four ninth-inning runs during a 5-1 win in Toronto. Jordan Walker supplied a two-run single after Toronto extended the inning with a defensive mistake. New York returns home at 63-49 after […]
August 3, 2026
Dan Johnson analyzes his three favorite MLB NRFI (no run first inning) prop bets for today's full slate of ballgames.
August 3, 2026
Dan Johnson analyzes his three favorite home run props across all of today's loaded MLB slate.
August 3, 2026
