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.
Houston reaches Sunday at 52-54 after sweeping Miami and taking the first two games at Rate Field. The Astros erased a five-run deficit Friday, then won 4-1 behind Hunter Brown’s seven shutout innings Saturday. That makes five consecutive victories and leaves Houston two games from the AL West lead. Chicago remains 54-49 and atop the […]
July 26, 2026
Houston reaches Sunday at 52-54 after sweeping Miami and taking the first two games at Rate Field. The Astros erased a five-run deficit Friday, then won 4-1 behind Hunter Brown’s seven shutout innings Saturday. That makes five consecutive victories and leaves Houston two games from the AL West lead. Chicago remains 54-49 and atop the […]
July 26, 2026
Dan Johnson analyzes his three favorite MLB NRFI (no run first inning) prop bets for today's full slate of ballgames.
July 26, 2026
Chicago enters Sunday at 59-45 after winning the opening two games at PNC Park. Friday required 10 innings, but Saturday became an 11-0 demolition. The Cubs have outscored Pittsburgh 14-2 while collecting 22 hits and receiving 13 scoreless starter innings. Pittsburgh remains 53-52 despite producing 545 runs, one of baseball’s highest totals. That offense now […]
July 26, 2026
Dan Johnson analyzes his three favorite home run props across all of today's loaded MLB slate.
July 26, 2026
Dan Johnson shares his full betting slip for the post-cut weekend field at the 2026 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities.
July 25, 2026
Dan Johnson gets you set for episode 4 of the new MGM+ series 'The Westies,' starring J.K. Simmons.
July 24, 2026
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 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
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
The Athletics enter Target Field at 43-59 after losing eight of their last 10 games. Minnesota sits 51-53 after splitting four games in Cleveland and winning Thursday’s 12-inning finale. Recent records conceal a much narrower offensive gap. The Athletics hit .257/.323/.419 with 12 homers and 39 runs across 10 games. Minnesota scored the same 39 […]
July 24, 2026