MiLB podcast: Red Sox's Nelly Taylor, Salt Lake City's Amicone
Check out the latest episodes of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts. The podcast is also available via Spotify, Megaphone and other podcast-listening apps. This episode can also be found on Minor League Baseball's official YouTube page. Send questions or feedback to podcast@milb.com, and follow hosts Sam Dykstra (@samdykstramilb.bsky.social) and Tyler Maun (@tylermaun.com) on Bluesky and Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) on X and Bluesky (@bensbiz.bsky.social).
Intro/Ben's Biz Banter (0:00)
Ben, Sam and Tyler open this week's show in a spooky state of mind, cowering before the Beloit Eerie Wearies before talking about their favorite "scary" MiLB logos. They also discuss the Worcester Red Sox's new trio of alternate identities, including their unprecedented Pawtucket Hot Wieners throwback.
Derek Amicone interview (27:17)
Ben shares an interview from his visit to The Ballpark at America First Square, the new home of the Salt Lake Bees. Senior director of operations Derek Amicone talks about his long history with the team, adapting to a new facility and the Bees' previous home of Smith's Ballpark.
On-field chatter (44:19)
Sam and Tyler talk about Trey Yesavage's journey through the Minor Leagues in 2025, en route to his World Series dominance. What factors led to his success and how can he follow up on it in 2026? They also discuss top Detroit Tigers prospect Kevin McGonigle, who is currently playing in the Arizona Fall League.
Nelly Taylor interview (1:06:26)
Roman Anthony. Marcelo Mayer. Kristian Campbell. Will Nelly Taylor join them in Boston one day? Sam interviewed the Red Sox outfield prospect while on location in the Arizona Fall League, talking about baseball as well as the health challenges Taylor faced in his childhood.
Wrapping up (1:20:45)
Ben has a dude. Can Sam and Tyler figure guess who the dude is? Find out, on the latest edition of "Name that Dude."