Tyler Milliken ’20 grew up in Brockton, Massachusetts, where his family’s love for the Boston Red Sox was an important part of everyday life.
Watching games with his dad after school became a cherished tradition, one that deepened his connection to his family and the sport. Tyler knew he wouldn’t play baseball at the collegiate level, but that didn’t diminish his passion for the game. Instead, he began exploring ways to turn that passion into a career—one that would lean into his love for the Red Sox and make his dad proud.
As Tyler grew older, his love for baseball evolved from playing the game to telling its stories. He landed writing opportunities with Baseball Essential and Fox affiliates, while creating new YouTube content about the Red Sox and the popular video game MLB: The Show. His enthusiasm for the sport grew stronger, and he began to dream of building a career in baseball journalism-one that could take him beyond his hometown and on to the big leagues.
Then, in his junior year of high school, Tyler was met with the unexpected loss of his hero, his dad.
It brought him back to moments together after school, watching the game as a family, and it forced him to reconsider what mattered most.
Without his dad, Tyler felt a responsibility to stay close to home and be there for his mom and sister. Family had always been the center of his world, and now, more than ever, it guided his decisions. But he also knew he couldn’t give up on his connection to baseball—a passion his dad had inspired in him, and one he hoped to carry forward in his memory.
That’s when Tyler found Curry—a place that allowed him to stay rooted near home while pursuing the future he envisioned. With access to the student-run WMLN-FM radio station, he was able to dive into his passion for broadcasting and sports media, gaining hands-on experience from the start. The opportunity to study close to family while developing his voice behind the mic gave Tyler a sense of purpose and direction. His time at Curry also led to a life-changing internship at 98.5 The Sports Hub, where his talent and passion caught the attention of industry professionals who would later help launch his career.
"Because of the small classroom environment at Curry, I didn't feel like I had to battle for attention; every professor was invested in my success," he said. "Curry is a place where you can connect with people and professors to build something special. Fortunately for me, there were a lot of people there who put me in the right positions to succeed."
Tyler found the right fit at Curry’s close-by campus and student-run WMLN-FM radio station. But when the pandemic hit, everything changed. Colleges were shutting down, and Tyler found himself locking up the radio station and shutting off the transmitter.
His coveted internship at 98.5 The Sports Hub was also abruptly cut short, and with his last months of college spent online, he started the summer uncertain of what should come next.
With uncertainty looming, Tyler’s former manager at The Sports Hub unexpectedly reached out, praising Tyler’s work and offering him a shot at overnight producer. Tyler was even invited on air to discuss a polarizing Red Sox trade. His passionate appearance led to a full-time job offer at the Sports Hub. Today, as Associate Producer for the Zolak & Bertrand show and co-host of the beloved Section 10 Red Sox podcast, Tyler is living his dream—honoring his dad and their love of baseball, and staying close to family.