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.
Seattle’s season is beginning to acquire a queasy texture as we round into August. The Mariners are 53-56, third in the American League West and 2-6 since July 21. They have enough rotation quality to justify buying, yet their uneven offense and -27 fielding run value keep arguing the other side. Los Angeles inhabits a […]
July 30, 2026
San Diego has finally begun playing with the urgency its position demands. Five consecutive wins have carried the Padres to 55-53 and past four teams in the National League wild-card scrum. Wednesday’s 3-1 win completed a sweep of Colorado, although San Diego again required a concentrated scoring burst and excellent relief work. The Giants arrive […]
July 30, 2026
Boston arrives at the series finale with considerably more than a getaway-day chore in front of it. The Red Sox are 56-51, occupy an American League wild-card position, and have won 19 of 22. They have also won 11 of their last 12 road games. The Athletics have lost 25 of 32 and own a […]
July 30, 2026
Shane McClanahan left Thursday's game between the Rays and the Rangers after walking two hitters and being evaluated by the team's medical staff.
July 30, 2026
Seattle improved to 53-55 by opening this series with a 7-6 victory and five solo home runs. Dominic Canzone hit two, including the decisive 414-foot drive against Alex Vesia during the eighth inning. Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, and Rob Refsnyder also homered, while Andrés Muñoz stranded two runners during a tense ninth. Los Angeles fell […]
July 29, 2026
Boston enters at 55-51 after Tuesday’s 4-3 loss ended a 10-game road winning streak. The Red Sox had won 18 of 20 before wasting several late opportunities against the Athletics. They finished 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position, grounded into three double plays, and committed three defensive mistakes. Connor Wong’s ninth-inning homer still brought the […]
July 29, 2026
Chicago reaches Wednesday at 61-46 after winning the series’ first two games by a combined 17-5. The Cubs have collected 31 hits, drawn 11 walks, and scored during 10 separate innings at Busch Stadium. Tuesday’s 17-hit outburst tied their third-highest total this season and included an 8-for-19 performance with runners in scoring position. Chicago has […]
July 29, 2026
Cleveland enters the Ohio Cup finale at 55-54 after splitting Tuesday’s rain-forced doubleheader at Great American Ball Park. The opener’s 6-5 victory ended a five-game skid, with Kyle Manzardo’s grand slam supplying nearly every early run. Cincinnati answered with a 2-0 shutout behind five relievers and Dane Myers’ game-saving catch. Cleveland has scored nine runs […]
July 29, 2026
Dan Johnson shares his top player prop bets for today's MLB slate, including home run, HRRs, and more.
July 29, 2026
Dan Johnson breaks down the opening odds for the 2026 NFL MVP market and makes the case for a Justin Herbert ticket's expensive price.
July 29, 2026
Dan Johnson breaks down the opening odds for the 2026 NFL MVP market and makes the case for Drake Maye as a premier futures ticket.
July 28, 2026