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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 Kesha drop her new single, ORIGAMI?

When does Kesha drop her new single, ORIGAMI?

Kesha’s new single is “ORIGAMI!”, and it is set to arrive Friday, May 8, 2026. The official pre-save page is already live, with options for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and Tidal, so this looks like a full DSP drop rather than a soft teaser or tour-only release. The rollout is being […]

May 7, 2026

Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets prediction, pick for MLB on Thursday 5/07/26

Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets prediction, pick for MLB on Thursday 5/07/26

The Mets and Rockies stay at Coors Field with the series already tilted toward traffic, late stress and crooked-number pressure. New York just put together its cleanest offensive night of the trip in a 10-5 win, while Colorado kept enough heat in the game to make the ninth inning matter. The setting matters: warmer, cleaner […]

May 7, 2026

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction, pick for MLB on Thursday 5/07/26

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction, pick for MLB on Thursday 5/07/26

The Reds and Cubs close their Wrigley set with Chicago trying to turn a heated division week into a sweep and Cincinnati trying to stop the slide before it hardens. The Cubs enter 25-12, first in the NL Central, 17-5 at home, and carrying eight straight wins with 14 straight at Wrigley. The Reds are […]

May 7, 2026

When do Hacks Season 5 Episodes 6 and 7 drop on HBO Max?

When do Hacks Season 5 Episodes 6 and 7 drop on HBO Max?

Hacks is doubling up again. After last week’s two-episode swing through family history, Ava’s reboot chase, and the deeply ridiculous Amazing Race detour, Season 5 drops Episodes 6 and 7 on Thursday, May 7 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO Max. The show then returns to one episode per week before the series finale on […]

May 6, 2026

Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

TThe Mets and Rockies get the nightcap at Coors Field after Tuesday’s weather postponement, with New York at 13-22 and Colorado at 14-22 in a matchup that looks like Coors chaos on the surface but has a much sharper pitching split underneath. The game was moved to 9:20 p.m. ET, and Denver is still dealing […]

May 6, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

The Pirates and Diamondbacks reset at Chase Field with Pittsburgh at 19-17 and Arizona at 17-17, but the offensive read has to start with the park and the starter matchup. Arizona won the opener 9-0, backed by Eduardo Rodriguez’s seven scoreless innings, seven D-backs walks, a five-run sixth, two-run doubles from Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel […]

May 6, 2026

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

The Reds and Cubs meet at Wrigley Field with Chicago at 24-12, first in the NL Central, 16-5 at home, riding a seven-game winning streak and a 13-game Wrigley winning streak. Cincinnati is still a dangerous divisional piece at 20-16 and 10-8 away, but the Reds have dropped five straight, and the first two games […]

May 6, 2026

Washington Nationals vs. Minnesota Twins prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

Washington Nationals vs. Minnesota Twins prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

The Twins and Nationals meet at Nationals Park with matching 16-20 records, but the current shape of the matchup is not symmetrical. Minnesota just turned the opener into an 11-3 separator, stacking 11 runs, 12 hits, four doubles, a Byron Buxton three-run homer, a Brooks Lee 3-for-5 night with two doubles, three RBI and two […]

May 6, 2026

Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

The Red Sox arrive at Comerica Park at 15-21, trying to finish a road sweep against an 18-19 Tigers team whose rotation has gone from imposing to unstable in a hurry. Boston has already taken the first two games 5-4 and 10-3, piling up 15 runs and 24 hits while posting 12 hits in back-to-back […]

May 6, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Athletics prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Athletics prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

The Athletics arrive at Citizens Bank Park at 18-17, still floating above .500 despite Tuesday’s 9-1 thud, while the Phillies sit 16-20 and suddenly look alive again after a managerial reset and a cleaner offensive night. Philadelphia’s opener had the texture of a team rediscovering force: Bryce Harper homered twice, Bryson Stott added another, J.T. […]

May 6, 2026

Miami Marlins vs. Baltimore Orioles prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

Miami Marlins vs. Baltimore Orioles prediction, pick for MLB on Wednesday 5/06/26

The Orioles and Marlins meet at loanDepot Park with matching 16-20 records, both trying to pull a wobbly first week of May back toward level ground. Baltimore’s 9-7 win Tuesday snapped a five-game skid, but it also asked the bullpen to cover five innings after Chris Bassitt allowed four runs on six hits and three […]

May 6, 2026