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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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Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish delivers a pitch in the third inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.
Comeback complete: Kyle Bradish shines in return from Tommy John surgery
Bradish was on a pitch limit, as is typical for pitchers working their way back from Tommy John, but was so efficient he made it through six innings on 81 pitches.
Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish photographed during the 2025 Baltimore Orioles Media Day at spring training.
Orioles righty Kyle Bradish to make first start since Tommy John surgery Tuesday
“He’s been miserable not being able to help us this year, been very miserable kind of watching this thing, and how it’s gone and he finally gets a chance to help,” interim manager Tony Mansolino said.
Samuel Basallo has five hits and five runs batted in after 21 major league at-bats.
Even when Samuel Basallo was a tween with too-big feet, this Orioles scout saw a star
“You have a gut feeling in your heart when you sign somebody,” Orioles scout Gerardo Cabrera said. “We felt that he was going to be impressive. You had that feeling that he’s different.”
Orioles second baseman Luis Vázquez and outfielder Colton Cowser celebrate after Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Astros at Camden Yards.
Luis Vázquez gets his moment to shine, hitting first home run in Orioles’ win
Had everything gone the way the Orioles had hoped this season, this moment would not have been possible.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista returned this season after elbow surgery, but his shoulder surgery is more problematic.
Will Félix Bautista be the same pitcher after shoulder surgery? The odds are low but not zero.
One of the best closers in the game two years ago, Bautista is staring at a recovery time of 12 months or more, and that’s only if everything goes as planned.
Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo, left, and catcher Adley Rutschman throw to coaches during Spring Training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Samuel Basallo has his extension. What does that mean for the rest of the Orioles core?
And what does it tell us about Adley Rutschman’s future?
Mauricio Dubón of the Astros collides with Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson during the second inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.
Brandon Young unable to repeat, Beavers hits first homer in Orioles’ loss
When Young faced the Astros last week, he had a chance at a perfect game. This time he allowed two runs in the first inning and it got worse.
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) returns to the dugout after striking out in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Orioles’ Adley Rutschman heads back to injured list, opening opportunity for Samuel Basallo
Rutschman, who missed over a month with a right oblique strain this season, now has the same issue on the left side.
Félix Bautista has a career ERA of 2.01 in 161 1/3 innings pitched.
Orioles closer Félix Bautista to miss at least 12 months after getting shoulder surgery
Everything seemed to be going well for Bautista as he pitched to a 2.60 ERA in 34 2/3 innings with 19 saves. Then he felt shoulder pain following the All-Star break.
Cedric Mullins catches a fly ball against the Cleveland Guardians during the Mets' game at Citi Field on August 6.
As Cedric Mullins gets used to being a Met, he reflects on what could have been with the Orioles
“It just didn’t work out, that’s kind of the nature of the game in that sense," Mullins said of the 2025 Orioles. "Very talented group and I see it happen amongst other sports, really good group of guys can’t quite put it together when they need to.”
Jordan Westburg beats the tag of Mariners pitcher Logan Evans to score on a wild pitch in the fourth inning.
After a long wait, Orioles complete win over Mariners to take series
And even a two-hour, 18-minute delay forcing them to go to their bullpen for the last 3 2/3 innings didn’t ruin it as the Orioles beat the Mariners 5-3 Thursday to win the series at Camden Yards.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken Jr., sitting on the back of a sportscar, receives a standing ovation from the cheering crowd during post-game ceremonies celebrating Ripken's surpassing of Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games, at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Md., on September 6, 1995. Fans on the right display the new record of 2131 straight games played in major league baseball.
Orioles to honor 30th anniversary of Cal Ripken’s record-breaking 2,131st game
Baltimore Orioles team legends will be in attendance as Cal Ripken gives a speech commemorating his historic achievement.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Eflin (24) delivers a pitch during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
Zach Eflin says he is considering returning to the Orioles next season
Eflin, who will have season-ending lumbar microdiscectomy procedure Monday, will be a free agent after this season.
Pitcher Félix Bautista watches from the dugout during a game against the Detroit Tigers on June 11.
Orioles pitchers Zach Eflin, Félix Bautista done for the season with injuries
Second baseman Jackson Holliday, a former No. 1 prospect, needs to improve his on-base percentage to keep his hold on the Orioles’ leadoff spot.
Who are the post-trade deadline Orioles, and what do they have to play for?
There are household names left, but most of this team is a hodgepodge of wire pickups and lifetime fringe players just vying for an opportunity.
Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias speaks during the event announcing that the Orioles' High-A affiliate will relocate to Frederick.
Mike Elias explains why the Orioles haven’t called up Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers
Cade Povich allowed four hits and one run over six innings Sunday.
Cade Povich shows his ‘edge’ for Orioles, but bullpen blows game against Athletics
Povich allowed one run in six innings, but Keegan Akin lost the lead in the ninth inning of a 3-2 loss.
The Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle receives congratulations from Coby Mayo after hitting a first-inning home run Friday night at Camden Yards.
Ryan Mountcastle returns with a home run in Orioles’ win, but his spot is murky
Mountcastle’s home run, plus Adley Rutschman’s two-run shot and Tomoyuki Sugano’s stellar seven-inning start, led the Orioles to a 3-2 win over the Athletics.
The Orioles infield should not change much from now until spring training with, left to right, third baseman Jordan Westburg, shortstop Gunnar Henderson, second baseman Jackson Holliday and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle.
Will the Orioles be prepared to compete in 2026? Their internal options say not quite
Who are the Orioles’ options for 2026? And how much outside help will they need to achieve their goals?
Dansby Swanson of the Cubs tags out Gunnar Henderson attempting to steal in the third inning.
A day after his first save, Keegan Akin surrenders a walk-off home run as Orioles lose to Cubs
Justin Turner’s pinch-hit home run gave the Cubs a 5-3 victory.
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