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

SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 17, 2023
Sacramento Kings 2023-24 schedule includes 22 nationally televised games

Are you ready for some NBA basketball? Check out the Sacramento Kings' 2023-24 regular season schedule here.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 17, 2023
Pacific Division Roundup: Sacramento Kings

Can the Sacramento Kings repeat as Pacific Division champions in 2023-24? Let's take a look at the Beam Team's offseason.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 17, 2023
SF Giants continue to slip in NL Wild Card standings

With some tough series on the horizon, the SF Giants need to start racking up wins to hold ground in the NL Wild Card standings.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 16, 2023
Matt Maiocco on what he has seen from Brock Purdy & Trey Lance in camp

NBC Sports insider Matt Maiocco joined the afternoon show to share what he has seen from Brock Purdy & Trey Lance at 49ers camp.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 16, 2023
SF Giants rookie Bryce Johnson goes 6-for-6 at AAA

San Francisco Giants rookie outfielder Bryce Johnson went six-for-six for the Sacramento River Cats on Tuesday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 16, 2023
Sacramento Kings to face Golden State Warriors in home opener

It won't take long for the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors to play a rematch of last season's NBA Playoffs.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 15, 2023
Sacramento Kings’ NBA in-season tournament schedule revealed

The NBA has released the Sacramento Kings' schedule for the NBA In-Season Tournament. Check out the schedule here:
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 15, 2023
SF Giants make several roster moves, DFA Luis González

The SF Giants have made a series of roster moves, including the call-up of rookie outfielder Wade Meckler.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 15, 2023
Mike Yastrzemski suffers setback in rehab, shutdown by SF Giants

SF Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has been shut down after suffering a setback during his rehab from a hamstring injury.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 14, 2023
Return of the Roar: Noel vs. Queta & the schedule release is near

On the latest edition of Return of the Roar podcast, Chris & Frankie sat down to share thoughts on the NBA's In-Season Tournament & more.
NBA | Aug 14, 2023
Pacific Division Roundup: Phoenix Suns

Have the Phoenix Suns turned themselves into a Western Conference powerhouse, or can the Sacramento Kings challenge them in the Pacific?
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 14, 2023
Tough stretch continues for Giants as powerhouse Rays enter Oracle Park

The San Francisco Giants' tough stretch of opponents will continue on Monday when the Tampa Bay Rays arrive at Oracle Park.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 14, 2023
San Francisco Giants sign Johan Camargo to minor-league deal

The San Francisco Giants have signed veteran infielder and 2021 World Series champion Johan Camargo to a minor-league deal.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 11, 2023
Jerry Reynolds on Davion Mitchell’s growth & the Kings’ rotation

Sacramento Kings legend Jerry Reynolds stopped by Whitey & Watkins to discuss Davion Mitchell's continued growth & much more.
NBA | Aug 11, 2023
Pacific Division Roundup: Los Angeles Clippers

Can a healthy Los Angeles Clippers team finally make an NBA Finals run? At the very least, can the Clippers claim the Pacific Division?
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 11, 2023
San Francisco Giants vs. Texas Rangers: Pitching matchups, Stats & Info

The San Francisco Giants will face the American League West-leading Texas Rangers at Oracle Park in a rematch of the 2010 World Series.
NFL | Aug 11, 2023
Is the NFC West the San Francisco 49ers’ to lose?

Former NFL linebacker and current ESPN analyst Kirk Morrison isn't so sure that the NFC West is the San Francisco 49ers' to lose this season.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 10, 2023
Who has impressed during San Francisco 49ers training camp?

Guy Haberman joined Whitey & Watkins to share his observations from San Francisco 49ers training camp and much more.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 10, 2023
Shohei Ohtani shuts down SF Giants offense, makes MLB history

Shohei Ohtani became the first MLB player to hit 40 home runs and win ten games as a pitcher after shutting the SF Giants down on Wednesday.
NBA | Aug 10, 2023
Pacific Division Roundup: Golden State Warriors

Have the Golden State Warriors done enough to pass the Sacramento Kings in the standings this season? Let's take a look.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 10, 2023
SF Giants place AJ Pollock on IL, recall Heliot Ramos from AAA

The San Francisco Giants have placed AJ Pollock (oblique) on the IL and recalled rookie outfielder Heliot Ramos from AAA Sacramento.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 10, 2023
Laura Britt on the San Francisco Giants’ chemistry

NBC Sports broadcaster Laura Britt joined the show to discuss the San Francisco Giants' chemistry, especially between veterans and rookies.
NBA | Aug 9, 2023
Pacific Division Roundup: Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers finished last in the Pacific Division last season but still made the Western Conference Finals. What's next for LA?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 9, 2023
NBA writer says the Kings’ decision to extend Domantas Sabonis was smart

Fox Sports' NBA writer Yaron Weitzman says that the Sacramento Kings made a smart move by signing Domantas Sabonis to a longterm extension.