"I miss you NYC" - Olivia Dunne posts nostalgic message as boyfriend Paul Skenes suffers setback

Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes are among the most popular young couples in America, and the two have high hopes in 2024. While Skenes is looking to break out in the upcoming MLB season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a situation that just got trickier for the pitcher, Dunne is hoping the LSU gymnastics team can go all the way in her senior year.

While Skenes is entrenched in spring training and preparations for the 2024 season, Dunne is focused on her own goals, which to some extent stem from being a social media star. She gives her followers updates on her daily life, and recently seemed nostalgic for New York City on her Instagram stories:

"I be missin u NYC," along with a tearful smiling emoji.

Dunne makes a lot of money through sponsored content on Instagram, revealing last year that she once netted $500,000 for a single post. Her rise to prominence was underlined for many when she posed in front of the Times Square billboard, which featured herself:

The New Jersey native is no stranger to the city, as her hometown of Westwood is fewer than 30 miles away. Dunne was also in the Big Apple toward the end of 2023 with Paul Skenes, going on a helicopter date night and seeing the sights in the daytime.

While Dunne was missing the city, Skenes experienced a couple of setbacks with the Pirates.

Paul Skenes a scratch vs. Tigers, days after being told he would not make Pirates' opening day roster

Paul Skenes had some bad news this week, as it was announced on Tuesday that he would not be making the Pittsburgh Pirates' opening day roster. While this was obviously a disappointment, if Skenes impresses in the minors, he could be called up at a later date.

Skenes was then unable to play against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday due to an illness. While he will continue to be a part of big league camp, fans were understandably disappointed they didn't get to see their exciting pitching prospect play.

Skenes spoke to reporters about starting the season in the minor leagues and was understanding:

"I've thrown 6 2/3 innings in pro ball, it's just how it goes. [Pirates general manager Ben Cherington] said it would be unprecedented if I started the year in the big leagues. It's just kind of how it goes. Not that I don't think I can do it, but I understand it."

With opening day creeping closer, Paul Skenes should have a few opportunities yet to showcase his skills for the Pirates before being reassigned to minor league camp.