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Danielle Allentuck

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Danielle Allentuck covers the Orioles for The Baltimore Banner. She previously reported on the Rockies for the Denver Gazette for two seasons and general assignments for The New York Times as part of its fellowship program, where she wrote about everything from a sidearm pitching community to Simone Biles’ recording-breaking skills. She had internships at USA Today, The Buffalo News and NBC Olympics and traveled to Siberia in 2019 to cover the World University Games. She’s won awards from the Associated Press Sports Editors and the International Press Association (AIPS) and is an active member of the Association for Women in Sports Media. A Maryland native, Danielle grew up in Montgomery County and graduated from Ithaca College.

Latest content by Danielle Allentuck

Grayson Rodriguez (left, with Dean Kremer) could get a chance to show he belongs at the top of the Orioles’ rotation.
With 2 new signings, how strong is the Orioles’ lineup?
Have the Orioles done enough to compete? Here’s where their roster stands.
Jack Flaherty did not pitch well during his brief time with the Orioles in 2023, but he bounced back well with the Tigers and Dodgers in 2024.
The Orioles’ pool of potential starting pitchers is draining quickly. Here’s who’s left.
Baltimore wants to add to the rotation, but pitchers are flying off the shelf.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) throws a pitch during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 8, 2024.
Corbin Burnes hasn’t ruled out a return to the Orioles, agent Scott Boras says
Burnes, acquired in a February trade, threw 194 1/3 innings for the Orioles, pitching to a 2.92 ERA. He spun a gem in Game 1 of the wild-card series, allowing one run in eight innings.
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde responds to questions during a news conference at the Major League Baseball winter meetings in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
Orioles hope O’Neill and Sánchez signings bolster offense, but don’t expect a new hitting philosophy
"We still believe in creating runs with our speed and contact, but also we have the ability to hit a home run,” manager Brandon Hyde said.
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias takes questions from reporters following the team’s elimination from the playoffs.
Orioles turn focus at winter meetings to pitching: ‘We’re in on everybody’
”There is no player that we are not interested in or pursuing in some shape or fashion if we feel like the talent is additive to the current roster we have,” general manager Mike Elias said.
Orioles general manager Mike Elias talks to reporters at the 2023 winter meetings. What will he do in 2024?
What you need to know as the Orioles head to the MLB winter meetings
There’s a lot riding on this winter for the Orioles. They have made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1997 but have failed to win a game in either series.
Orioles owner David Rubenstein takes in the game from a seat near the team’s dugout.
Peter Angelos bought the Orioles and spent right away. Will David Rubenstein follow suit?
Rubenstein, as Angelos did in 1993, has said he will front the money to get the team what it needs to be successful. This winter is his chance to prove that.
Brandon Young was an undrafted free agent during a pandemic year, allowing him to pick his team. He thought the Orioles had the best development plan. (Photo courtesy of Norfolk Tides)
Orioles add two pitchers to 40-man roster ahead of deadline
Brandon Young, 26, was the Orioles’ minor league pitcher of the year after finishing the season with a 3.57 ERA in 27 games (24 starts) while averaging 10.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (17) walks into the clubhouse following the loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Sept. 8, 2024.
Colton Cowser misses out on AL Rookie of the Year, losing to Yankees starter Luis Gil
Cowser finished his rookie season hitting .242 with a .768 on-base-plus-slugging percentage and 24 home runs.
Orioles GM Mike Elias has clear needs in free agency: starting pitching and an outfielder, preferably a right-handed-hitting one.
Orioles GM Mike Elias says team has been ‘very active’ early in the offseason
“We’ve been talking to a lot of people,” Elias said in a Zoom press conference Friday. “I think we have a clear idea of the types of player profiles we are seeking."
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander (25) connects with a pitch during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 3, 2024.
Orioles’ Anthony Santander wins Silver Slugger after career-high 44 homers
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson and utilityman Jordan Westburg were finalists at their positions in the American League but did not win.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets celebrates a home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Citi Field on October 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
3 ways the MLB teams remaining in the playoffs are different than the Orioles
The Orioles are home as the Guardians, Yankees, Mets and Dodgers play for the chance to advance to the World Series. What do those teams do that the Orioles didn’t?
Norfolk Tides manager Buck Britton gives a thumbs-up before a game. As manager of a talented Triple-A team, Britton often gets to tell players they’re going to the majors.
4 options the Orioles could promote to the major league coaching ranks
If the Orioles decide to stick with the same array of coaching roles, they already have four spots to fill this offseason.
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 13, 2024: The Savannah Bananas perform after a game against the Firefighters at Nationals Park on July 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
Savannah Bananas announce Baltimore dates at Camden Yards in 2025
Who are the Savannah Bananas? Think the Harlem Globetrotters, just on a baseball field.
Baltimore Orioles General Manager Mike Elias takes questions from reporters during a news conference following the team’s elimination from the playoffs the previous night at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde will return and other takeaways from Mike Elias’ remarks
“It’s been a tough night,” executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias said Thursday. “Today is a tough day. This is all very raw, very fresh.”

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