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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

The Orioles could be headed for more champagne celebrations this season.
Magic number time: How and when the Baltimore Orioles can clinch a playoff spot
The Orioles have their eyes on clinching a playoff berth and winning the American League East.
Jackson Holliday heads for the dugout after being called out on strikes during the third inning Friday night in Detroit.
Orioles avoid being no-hit by Tigers but can’t dodge another brutal loss
Adley Rutschman walked in the eighth inning to break up a perfect game, and Gunnar Henderson tripled with two outs in the ninth of a 1-0 Orioles loss.
A lot would have to go wrong for manager Brandon Hyde and his Orioles to miss the postseason.
The (highly improbable) worst-case scenarios facing the Orioles
The Orioles' strong first half still has set them up with a 99.7% chance of making the playoffs, according to FanGraphs.
Baltimore Orioles General Manager Mike Elias speaks with reporters before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on July 31, 2024.
Analysis: Looking back at the Orioles’ trade deadline deals
Entering the July 30 deadline with his team sitting at 63-44, Orioles general manager Mike Elias made six major league trades, sending away young talent to bring in players they hoped could help them win now. Just how have these deals played out?
Dean Kremer looked as though he would be headed to the injured list in his previous start. On Friday, he looked unhittable.
Dean Kremer leaves his mark on the Rays as he flirts with a no-hitter in Orioles win
Six days after he was hit on the pitching arm by a line drive, the Orioles starter did not give up a hit until the seventh inning.
Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Eloy Jiménez (72) gives a salute to the crowd during pregame warmups before taking on the Chicago White Sox at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 3, 2024.
Eloy Jiménez is having fun again, and hoping to propel the Orioles to a playoff run
The Orioles needed a spark. And 27-year-old Eloy Jiménez, who needed a fresh start, has tried to be the person to light it.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson celebrates after scoring against the Chicago White Sox on Sept. 3.
Orioles batter lowly White Sox 9-0, give Chicago 109th loss
Tuesday’s game, like Monday’s beating, saw nearly every member of the Orioles lineup get on base.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JULY 28: Manager Brandon Hyde #18 of the Baltimore Orioles walks across the field during the game against the San Diego Padres at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
Here’s how September sets up for the Orioles and their playoff push
Even though Baltimore had a losing record in July and August, the division and a postseason berth are still very much in reach.
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin works against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Zach Eflin brilliant in return from IL, Orioles take series from Rockies with 6-1 win
On the day, Eflin struck out nine batters and allowed only four hits.
Dean Kremer prepares to leave the game after being hit by a ball off the bat of the Rockies’ Jordan Beck in the fourth inning Saturday night.
Pitcher Dean Kremer leaves Orioles’ 7-5 loss after being struck by comebacker
Third baseman Ramón Urías also left the game in Colorado after rolling his ankle.
Emmanuel Rivera is congratulated by Ramón Urías after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning Friday night in Denver.
Emmanuel Rivera drives in 3 runs to lift the Orioles past the Rockies 5-3
The new acquisition hit a two-run homer and had an RBI single to support another strong outing by Albert Suárez.
Cade Povich, of the Baltimore Orioles, is trying out a more confident alter ego.
The Real Slim: Cade Povich stands up a new, more confident alter ego
Baltimore Orioles starter Cade Povich tries out a more confident alter ego, stepping into the new “Slim” personality and becoming more assertive on the mound.
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg runs the bases after hitting a two-run homer in the ninth inning for a walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards on April 1, 2024.
Injured Jordan Westburg has taken to hyping up his Orioles teammates as his way to contribute
The All-Star with the broken hand has stepped out of his comfort zone by becoming a "rah-rah" guy.
Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson tags outs Victor Caratini of the Astros on an attempted steal in the first inning Sunday night.
Astros hit back-to-back homers against Burch Smith to split series with Orioles
The Orioles head to the West Coast to face the MLB-best Dodgers.
Baltimore Orioles prospective catcher Samuel Basallo laughs as he watches the team’s spring training session at Ed Smith Stadium on February 22, 2024.
Orioles promote star catching prospect Samuel Basallo to Triple-A

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