Reports that model and gymnast Livvy Dunne, girlfriend of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, were interested in purchasing Babe Ruth's former apartment on Manhattan's Upper West Side last summer sparked intrigue among Yankees personnel. Sources within the Yankees organization noted the connection to Ruth with significant interest, interpreting it as a potential indicator of Skenes' desire to eventually play for the storied franchise.
However, Skenes himself has remained non-committal on such aspirations. He is currently unavailable for trades, particularly with the Pirates in contention for a pennant this season. When asked about the possibility of joining the Yankees, Skenes has not confirmed any such plans.