Celebrating a Cy Young Win

Paul Skeens and Olivia “Livi” Dunn reacted to the recent announcement of Skeens winning the Cy Young Award much like they have before. On Wednesday night, after being declared the National League’s Most Valuable Pitcher in just his second MLB season, Skeens could hardly contain his joy—pumping his fists and beaming widely before embracing his girlfriend.

This reaction seemed to have a different vibe compared to last season’s announcement when he earned the title of National League Rookie of the Year. Back then, the excitement felt slightly muted, but influencer Dan and the Skeens family were full of cheers and applause this time. Even MLB’s official account on X remarked on the distinct difference, playfully highlighting it in a post.

Skeens was awarded the 2025 Cy Young Award unanimously, boasting an impressive 1.97 ERA while striking out 216 batters, allowing only 11 home runs and walking 42 batters over 32 starts. Dan gave fans a glimpse behind the scenes during celebrations, sharing her enthusiasm on her Instagram Story.

In a post sharing MLB’s announcement, she expressed how “so excited” she was. She also showcased the festive atmosphere at a party organized by Skeens and his family, featuring cookies adorned with baseball jerseys bearing Skeens’ name, a cake with the Pirates logo, and a bright sign proclaiming “2025 CY YOUNG.”

In another light-hearted moment, Skeens posed in front of a billboard, holding a champagne bottle in each hand while wearing a big grin.

Since Skeens joined the league in 2024, the couple has become one of the most talked-about pairs in baseball. They began dating during college, with Dunn on LSU’s gymnastics team and Skeens as a standout pitcher on the baseball team. Skeens confirmed their relationship in an August 2023 interview with the *Pittsburgh Post-Gazette*.