Paul Skenes & Olivia Dunne reveal how they manage their relationship while focusing on their careers

Pittsburgh Pirates Ace Paul Skenes & Olivia Dunne

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Olivia Dunne have quickly been thrown into the spotlight. Skenes was one of the most talked about baseball players last season, while Dunne continued to grow her online presence.

Their careers keep them plenty busy. Skenes is traveling for much of the year while Dunne has school work, gymnastics and her own brand to focus on.

Despite staying consistently busy, the two are able to grow their relationship. During an interview with GQ Sports, the two detailed how they are able to keep things in balance.

Much of the time, the two are in and out of the house. Skenes is up early and works out, while Dunne does homework and creates content. After that, Dunne heads out to practice, and the two reconvene later.

When the two get what they need to get done for the day, they make the most of their time together. Skenes does most of the cooking, while Dunne handles their dog, Roux.

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During the MLB season, they spend as much time together as they can. Dunne recalled the time when she travelled from Baton Rouge at 3 a.m. to be with Skenes when he won the Rookie of the Year.

After being with Skenes on Saturday, it was back to Louisiana on Sunday to get ready for Monday's practice. The couple's relationship isn't easy, but they make it work seamlessly.

Paul Skenes lets Olivia Dunne take the lead

MLB All-Star Game - Olivia Dunne and Paul Skenes (Photo via IMAGN)

Olivia Dunne is used to being in the spotlight. She started going viral in 2020 after posting clips of her tumbling on her TikTok page. Since then, she has amassed millions of fans.

With her internet following and being an LSU gymnast, she's used to having all eyes on her. However, Paul Skenes is much different, tending to shy away from the media and fans.

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The Pirates ace detailed how Dunne would never shy away from taking a photo with a fan, while he would say no to pictures occasionally, as all he wants to focus on is throwing the ball.

Skenes even lets Livvy take over his social media accounts. He understands she has a better understanding of all of that, given she has made a career on social media alone.

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Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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