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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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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal dominates the Orioles again as Detroit wins series
The bottom of the Detroit order accounted for all of its runs in a 4-1 win.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer is greeted by catcher Adley Rutschman at the end of the third inning Thursday night at Camden Yards.
MASN to offer MLB.TV bundle as part of direct-to-consumer streaming package
Beginning Thursday, in-market fans can purchase MASN+ directly through MLB.TV for $64.99 for the rest of the season or $19.99 a month, the network announced.
The MASN logo is seen on a microphone during in March 2024.
Brian Matusz struggled with the end of his career. Most athletes do.
Other former Orioles view the death of Brian Matusz, from a suspected drug overdose, as a wake-up call.
BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 10:  Brian Matusz #17 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after Mike Moustakas #8 of the Kansas City Royals hit a two run home run to right center field in the tenth inning during Game One of the American League Championship Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 10, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The unraveling of a former Orioles pitcher
Brian Matusz was once the Baltimore Orioles’ next great hope. How did an ‘all-American’ kid lose his way?
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Brian Matusz works in the second inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Wednesday, March 13, 2013, in Fort Myers, Fla.
Even with 2 starters back from injury, Orioles’ bats fail to build any momentum against Tigers
The Orioles had only six hits, and the Tigers beat them 5-3 to kick off the three-game series.
Baltimore Orioles' Ramon Laureano (12) throws his helmet to the ground after striking out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Orioles activate Jordan Westburg and Cedric Mullins from injured list
The return of Westburg and Mullins helps the Orioles inch closer to full strength.
Jordan Westburg #11 and Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrate in the outfield at the end of their game against the Toronto Blue Jays on March 29.
Private planes and free gear: Orioles’ Maverick Handley finally gets to experience major league life
Handley’s journey to get here was long and treacherous, and there was never a guarantee, as with top prospects, that he would even get to Baltimore.
Catcher Maverick Handley, framing a pitch during spring training, was the Orioles’ sixth-round draft pick in 2019.
Orioles make mistakes but do just enough to complete first sweep of season
A sweep — and the Orioles’ second three-game winning streak of the season — is finally, at least, a step in the right direction.
Maverick Handley high-fives Gunnar Henderson after scoring in the third inning of the Orioles’ 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.
Orioles call up Coby Mayo as Ryan Mountcastle joins injury list after stealing home
Ryan Mountcastle was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. The injury occurred Friday night when Mountcastle stole home in the sixth inning of the Orioles’ 2-1 win over the White Sox.
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was injured as he stole home Friday night at Camden Yards.
MASN to relocate set for pre- and postgame shows, sources say
Sources familiar with MASN’s plans worry the move will create technical problems that will impact the quality of the show.
MASN’s pregame and postgame shows will be relocated to a space in the B&O Warehouse beginning next homestand, multiple sources said.
From a ‘clubhouse rat’ to Orioles’ interim manager, how Tony Mansolino’s journey has prepared him
Becoming a major league manager like this, by taking over for Brandon Hyde, the guy who gave him his big league chance, was never his goal. But a lifetime around the game, his family and friends say, has prepared him for this role more than he may realize.
Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino takes questions from reporters following his team’s 7-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
The Orioles’ Cade Povich dominates for 3 innings before the Cardinals pounce for a 6-4 win
Povich is striking out more hitters, but his ERA is 5.29 ERA and the Orioles have lost his last four starts.
Cade Povich’s ERA rose to 5.29 during Wednesday night’s loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman exits game after taking foul tip off mask
Rutschman isn’t performing his best at the plate this season, but his presence behind the plate is of immense value.
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman left for a pinch hitter in the fifth inning Sunday in Boston.
Orioles’ Trevor Rogers overcomes his own doubts in impressive return to the big leagues
The Orioles gained a doubleheader split thanks in no small part to Rogers’ 6 1/3 scoreless innings.
Trevor Rogers allowed two hits and no walks in 6 1/3 innings of the Orioles’ 2-1 win in the second game of a doubleheader Saturday in Boston.
Orioles suffer 10th loss in 11 games as Red Sox prevail in 10 innings
Boston came back after trailing 2-0 and 5-2 to win 6-5 on Rafael Devers’ single in the 10th.
BOSTON, MA - MAY 24: A wild pitch by Sean Newcomb #19 of the Boston Red Sox to Ryan Mountcastle #6 of the Baltimore Orioles gets past catcher Carlos Narváez #75 allowing a run to score during the fifth inning of game one of a doubleheader at Fenway Park on May 24, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Orioles’ bullpen shatters in 13-run inning, 19-5 loss to Red Sox
Cionel Pérez gave up five runs before third baseman Emmanuel Rivera came in to pitch and things got even worse.
Orioles starter Cade Povich pitched five effective innings before relievers allowed 18 runs over the last three.
Can the O’s save their season? History offers hope — and cause for concern
FanGraphs projects that it will take about 85 wins to secure a postseason spot. That would mean the O’s need to win 69 of their remaining 114 games.
“It takes just one good month to get that going. It starts with one win. Get one win and see what happens,” shortstop Gunnar Henderson said.
Orioles’ nightmare continues as Nationals finish sweep at Camden Yards
After another devastating loss on Sunday — this one 10-4 to the Washington Nationals — it doesn’t seem as if interim manager Tony Mansolino will be getting rest anytime soon.
Orioles outfielder Jorge Mateo tries unsuccesfully to prevent a home run in the second inning of Sunday’s loss to Washington.
Who is interim Orioles manager Tony Mansolino?
What you need to know about the new skipper.
Tony Mansolino will transition from working with infielders and coaching third base to managing the Orioles.
Orioles score in bunches, beat Red Sox 8-5 in home opener
The Orioles scored in bunches, beating the Red Sox 8-5 in the O’s home opener.
Outfielder Tyler O’Neill hits a single in the bottom of the eighth to start a four-run rally against the Boston Red Sox.
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