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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.

Latest content by Danielle Allentuck

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.”
Corbin Burnes is set for a large payday in free agency after what might have been his only season as an Oriole.
Here are the decisions the Orioles must make during the offseason
Here are the impending free agents, players with team options and the players in arbitration.
Sullen Orioles players watch Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series, a 2-1 loss.
Déjà vu all over again: Punchless Orioles swept from postseason for second straight year
The Orioles have made the playoffs two straight years, but they have lost five straight postseason games in that time.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) fist bumps catcher Adley Rutschman (35) as he’s pulled from the game after eight innings during the first game of the wild-card playoff round against the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards in Baltimore on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.
The Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes for this moment. He delivered, but the bats fell short.
Burnes did exactly what the Orioles hoped he would when they traded for him six months ago. Except it may have been for nothing.
Zach Eflin has 15 2/3 innings of postseason experience, with one start and 10 relief appearances.
Orioles tap Zach Eflin to start Game 2 of Wild Card Series versus Royals
“You look at it as an opportunity,” Eflin said. “We have an opportunity to right the ship tomorrow and we are going to show up prepared and ready to go.”
Colton Cowser #17 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a two-RBI single against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2024, in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Third understudy who so inspired Colton Cowser will sing national anthem before Game 2
Cowser went to see the show on Sept. 23 during the Orioles’ off day in New York prior to what would be a pivotal Yankees series. The next day, the Orioles claimed their playoff spot.
Baltimore Orioles legend and Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. waves to the crowd at Camden Yards on Thursday, March 28, 2024. The Baltimore Orioles won their first game of the season, 11-3, against the Angels.
Cal and Billy Ripken sell majority stake in Aberdeen IronBirds
Ripken, a Hall of Famer who played all 21 of his major league seasons with the Orioles, purchased the Utica Blue Sox in 2001 and moved them to Aberdeen, his hometown.
The Orioles pose for a team photo after clinching a playoff spot for the second straight season.
Orioles release 26-man roster for wild-card series
Albert Suárez is not on the roster for the wild card, despite pitching to a 3.70 ERA this season.

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