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Danielle Allentuck

Danielle

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.

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Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at Ed Smith Stadium.
Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser placed on injured list with fractured thumb
Dylan Carlson was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.
Orioles pitcher Cade Povich had a 5.20 ERA in 2024, but he finished the season well.
With a new changeup and a surprise walkout song, Orioles’ Cade Povich is ready for the home opener
The left-hander pitcher will start Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox after making the season-opening roster for the first time.
Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano leaves the Orioles’ game at Toronto on Sunday in the fifth inning with an apparent injury.
Orioles pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano’s debut cut short by cramps in hands in loss at Toronto
The Japanese star allowed two runs on four hits and two walks in four innings.
Pregame ceremonies for the Orioles’ home opener Monday should start about 2 p.m. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:35 p.m.
With storms in the forecast, Orioles move up start time for home opener
Parking lots will still open at 11 a.m., followed by gates at noon.
Félix Bautista and catcher Gary Sánchez slap hands after Bautista’s first appearance in a game since the 2023 season.
‘The Mountain’ returns: Orioles closer Félix Bautista makes first appearance since Tommy John surgery
Bautista pitches a scoreless ninth inning in his first appearance since a 2023 injury.
Orioles pitcher Charlie Morton exits Friday night’s 8-2 loss to the Blue Jays in the fourth inning.
Charlie Morton hit hard in his first start as the Orioles lose 8-2 in Toronto
The 41-year-old allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings, and the bullpen and defense also faltered.
Zach Eflin allowed two hits and two runs over six innings of the Orioles’ 12-2 opening day win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
In a rotation full of question marks, Orioles opening day starter Zach Eflin shows he can be relied upon
While all the homers were impressive, it was perhaps Eflin’s pitching that provided the most reassurance as the Orioles embark on a new season.
The Orioles are one of three teams not to have a direct-to-consumer streaming option.
Orioles fans lament streaming issues during opening day game
Fans wait all winter for this day. They were clearly not thrilled they had to wait a little longer.
Infielder Jorge Mateo is on the Orioles’ opening day roster after he was limited in spring training.
Orioles’ opening day roster: Jorge Mateo, Bryan Baker get last spots
It’ll be the first opening day for five players — Cade Povich, Tomoyuki Sugano, Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad and Albert Suárez. Here’s the full 26-man crew.
Orioles reliever Félix Bautista will be in the bullpen on opening day in Toronto after he missed last season because of elbow surgery.
How Orioles pitcher Félix Bautista became ‘The Mountain.’ And how he almost didn’t.
The Mountain, as Bautista is known for his hulking 6-foot-8, 285-pound frame, is back after missing 2024 recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Our favorite pictures from Photo Day at Orioles spring training
The Orioles are no longer the inexperienced baby birds. Their core has multiple major league seasons behind them and the team is counting on them to take that next step and be the leaders of the clubhouse.
Baltimore Orioles' Vimael Machin (71) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Clearwater, Fla.
Who’s up? These Orioles are making a last-minute push to make the opening day roster
While the major roster spots are sorted out, there’s still a rotation spot, bullpen space and potentially a bench infield position that are up in the air.
Keeler Morfe
Can this hard-throwing prospect be the next success story for the Orioles’ international development?
On Saturday, the Orioles tabbed Morfe to start the spring breakout game, a prospect matchup against the Yankees that lines up the best minor leaguers not on their team’s 40-man roster against each other.
Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins plans to savor special moments this year in case it is his last season in Baltimore.
Cedric Mullins doesn’t know where his career will take him after this season. He’s used to that.
The team’s rebuild, a Crohn’s disease diagnosis, an end of his switch-hitting attempt, countless injuries and a 30-30 season have highlighted his tenure with the Orioles.
Jorge Mateo injured his nonthrowing elbow in July.
Jorge Mateo returns to Orioles, but being ready for opening day is not a guarantee
Mateo played five innings in Sunday’s spring training game, striking out and grounding out in two at-bats.
Orioles outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr., pictured during a spring training game, had two hits in a prospect showcase game Saturday night.
Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. plays in prospect showcase days after friend’s death
Bradfield’s childhood friend and teammate Isaiah Hood died in a motorcyle accident this week.
Orioles All-Star shortstop Gunnar Henderson has been out of spring training games since he suffered a mild intercostal strain Feb. 27.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson expects to be healthy by opening day
Henderson thinks he may be able to sneak in a few more spring training at-bats before the team heads to Toronto, then be ready to go for the first game of the season March 27.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) pitches live batting practice during Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Zach Eflin named Orioles’ opening day starter
It’s the second opening day start for the right-hander. Eflin got the nod last year for the Rays.
Orioles starter Dean Kremer finds it difficult to eat on the days he is scheduled to pitch.
The breakfast club: How a daily ritual has shaped these Orioles pitchers’ careers
If they like a place on a road trip, they’ll go back every day they are in that city. If they don’t, they’ll go back to the drawing board and find a new spot the next day.
New Toronto Blue Jay Anthony Santander hit 44 home runs and drove in 102 runs for the Orioles in 2024.
Anthony Santander says there was ‘zero chance’ he was taking Orioles’ offer
The outfielder signed a five-year, $92.5 million contract with the Blue Jays that includes a sixth-year option that could raise the total value to $110 million.
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