Lead Editor & Kings Beat Writer

Frankie Cartoscelli

Author Name: Franklin Cartoscelli Bio: Franklin 'Frankie' Cartoscelli is Sactown Sports 1140's Lead Editor, Sacramento Kings beat writer and co-host of the Return of the Roar podcast. Professional Background: Worked in professional sports since 2017, including stops with the Sacramento Kings and Sacramento Republic FC. Career Milestones: Covering Kings basketball, Major League Baseball, NBA Summer League, NBA All-Star Games, and the NBA Playoffs. Areas of Expertise: On-air contributions, long and short-form stories for the website, reporting stories and breaking news, running social media for Sactown Sports 1140. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-cartoscelli-175063158 Twitter/X: @FCartoscelli3

NBA | May 2, 2024
Sam Amick on what’s next for LeBron James & the Lakers

What's next for LeBron James? The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to share his thoughts.
MLB | May 1, 2024
Mason Miller continues to impress, picks up eighth-straight save

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller has secured eight saves in eight tries this season thanks to an incredible strikeout rate.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 30, 2024
Stiles & Watkins’ Big Fish List: Is Zach LaVine a fit for the Kings?

Now that the NBA offseason is here, it's time to examine some potential options for the Sacramento Kings. Would Zach LaVine be a fit?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 30, 2024
Monte McNair finishes in top-10 of Executive of the Year voting

Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair, who won the 2022-23 NBA Executive of the Year award, finished within the top ten of this year's voting.
MLB | Apr 30, 2024
MLB plans to address uniforms following player backlash

According to ESPN, the MLB plans to change the player uniforms by the start of the 2025 season following player backlash.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Apr 29, 2024
Las Vegas Raiders reach agreement with WR Michael Gallup

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Gallup has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, per ESPN.
SACRAMENTO STATE BASKETBALL | Apr 29, 2024
Andrej Stojakovic to transfer from Stanford to Cal

Andrej Stojakovic, son of Sacramento Kings legend Peja Stojakovic, will transfer from Stanford to Cal this coming NCAA season.
NBA | Apr 29, 2024
Report: Suns to reportedly take ‘hard look’ at firing Frank Vogel

The Phoenix Suns will reportedly evaluate head coach Frank Vogel and his staff following a first-round sweep loss in the NBA Playoffs.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 29, 2024
SF Giants’ Mike Yastrzemski heating up following rough start

Mike Yastrzemski has been huge for the San Francisco Giants over his past eight games, including Sunday's win over the Pirates.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Apr 29, 2024
Aiyuk or Samuel: Who will remain on the 49ers in 2025?

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Dave & Jason to share his thoughts on what the San Francisco 49ers will do with its current WR core.
NFL | Apr 26, 2024
Roger Goodell teases 18-game NFL schedule, Super Bowl change

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell teased a potential 18-game regular season schedule, shortened preseason & new Super Bowl date.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 26, 2024
De’Aaron Fox kicks off Curry Brand campaign with UA Phantom 1

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox and Curry Brand have started a campaign for the Under Armour Phantom 1's.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Apr 26, 2024
CJ Stroud calls 49ers’ pick Ricky Pearsall ‘elite’

NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year CJ Stroud had nothing but great things to say about San Francisco 49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 26, 2024
SF Giants to face sliding Pirates: Starters, first pitch times & more

On Friday, the San Francisco Giants will face a struggling Pittsburgh Pirates team that has lost eight of its past ten contests.
MLB | Apr 26, 2024
A’s flamethrower Mason Miller does it again, closes out Yankees

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller put forth another impressive outing against Juan Soto and the New York Yankees on Thursday.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 25, 2024
Blake Snell ‘disappointed’ to hit injured list, eyes early return

San Francisco Giants starter Blake Snell spoke to the media on Wednesday to discuss his adductor injury, recovery timetable, and more.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 25, 2024
Logan Webb eyes second-straight 200-inning campaign

Rocklin native Logan Webb is off to a Cy Young-esque start to his 2024 season for the San Francisco Giants.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 25, 2024
Sam Amick on why Malik Monk fell short for Sixth Man of the Year

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Dave and Jason to explain why Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk lost the Sixth Man of the Year race.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2024
Malik Monk finishes second in Sixth Man of the Year race

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk finished second in the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award voting behind Minnesota's Naz Reid.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 24, 2024
SF Giants place Blake Snell on IL due to left adductor strain

The San Francisco Giants have placed reigning Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list due to a left adductor strain.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 24, 2024
Kayte Christensen on a season of learning for the Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Dave & Jason on Wednesday to recap a roller-coaster 2023-24 season.
NBA | Apr 24, 2024
Sasha Vezenkov reflects on ‘weird’ first NBA season

Sacramento Kings forward Sasha Vezenkov met with the media to discuss his first NBA season following a successful EuroLeague career.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 23, 2024
Kevin Huerter shares injury timetable, expectations for next season

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter shared an injury timetable and much more during Monday's end-of-season press conference.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 23, 2024
Domantas Sabonis: Pitch to Malik Monk started in training camp

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis says his free-agent pitch to Malik Monk started during September's training camp.