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

MLB | May 7, 2019
Matt Olson Returns At Much Needed Time For Athletics

The 25-year old slugger is expected to be activated for Tuesday's game against the Reds
MLB | May 5, 2019
Athletics Dealt Heartbreaking Blow In Extra Innings

Oakland couldn't hold on in Pittsburgh as the Pirates walk it off in the 13th inning
MLB | Apr 30, 2019
Marcus Semien Has Turned a Corner

Hitting .322 over his first 31 games, it is becoming clear that Marcus Semien is turning a corner. And it's not just happening in the batters box.
MLB | Apr 28, 2019
Toronto Completes Season Sweep Of Athletics

It was deja vu for the Oakland Athletics as they were swept by the Toronto Blue Jays for the second time in nine days after falling 5-4 in 11 innings on Sunday afternoon
MLB | Apr 21, 2019
Blue Jays Sweep Struggling Athletics

The Oakland Athletics couldn't get their offense going over the weekend as they were swept by the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB | Apr 18, 2019
Athletics’ Slugger Khris Davis Inks Extension Through 2021

The Oakland Athletics announced on Thursday that they have reached an agreement with Khris Davis that will keep the slugger in green and gold through the 2021 season
UNCATEGORIZED | Apr 17, 2019
By The Numbers: How The 2019 Athletics Compare To The 2018 Squad After 20 Games

20 games into the season, how do the 2019 A's match-up with last year's 97-win squad?
MLB | Apr 14, 2019
Athletics Split Series In Texas

Oakland scored 15 runs over two games but fell just short on Sunday as they split a two-game series in Texas
NBA | Apr 10, 2019
Kings Blow Big Lead In Brutal Season Finale

On the last day of the 2018-19 season, a season that mostly brought Sacramento fans a much needed breath of fresh air, the Kings blew a 28-point lead en route to a loss in Portland
MLB | Apr 10, 2019
Khris Davis Has Been A Gift To The Oakland Athletics

Back in 2015 when the name "Khris Davis" was mentioned, the first player to come to mind would be the Baltimore Orioles slugging first baseman Chris Davis. Things have changed.
NBA | Apr 5, 2019
Injury Bug Bites Kings In Blowout Loss To Jazz

Sacramento struggled on the second night of a back to back as they fell 119-98 to the Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City
NBA | Mar 31, 2019
Kings Sweep Spurs For First Time In Franchise History

Even if they playoff race is over, don't tell the Sacramento Kings. Seven players finished in double-figures as the Kings withstood a late run by the Spurs, winning by a final of 113-106 at AT&T Center in San Antonio
MLB | Mar 31, 2019
Khris Davis Stays Hot As Oakland Takes Series From Angels

The Oakland Athletics shook off an 0-2 start to the season in a big way as they defeated the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday by a final of 2-1. With the win, Oakland secured a 3-1 series victory, improving to 3-3 on the season
NBA | Mar 28, 2019
Pelicans Outlast Kings In New Orleans

In a game that saw more than a dozen ties and lead changes, Sacramento came up short as they fell 121-118 to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday at Smoothie King Center
MLB | Mar 27, 2019
A’s To Open Up Season (Again) On Thursday

Opening Day comes with many feelings and emotions for the teams of Major League Baseball. Hope, joy, optimism, and in the case of the Oakland Athletics, deja vu
NBA | Mar 26, 2019
Big Fourth Quarter Leads Kings To Victory In Dallas

Sacramento converted 13 of their 14 fourth quarter free throw attempts and De'Aaron Fox took over in the closing minutes as the Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 125-121 at American Airlines Center
UNCATEGORIZED | Mar 18, 2019
Play Ball! A’s Open 2019 Season (Early) On Wednesday In Japan

The most wonderful day of the year has arrived: Opening Day
NBA | Mar 15, 2019
Kings Fall Short In Philadelphia

The Sacramento Kings kept it close all game in Philadelphia on Friday but couldn't break through as they dropped the final game of a four game road trip to the 76ers
NBA | Mar 14, 2019
Sacramento Struggles Late In Loss To Celtics

The return of Marvin Bagley III and a big night from Buddy Hield wasn't enough for the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night as they fell 126-120 to the Boston Celtics
NBA | Mar 11, 2019
Kings Drop Crucial Game In D.C.

The Sacramento Kings chase for a playoff spot took a hit on Monday as they fell 121-116 to the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
NBA | Mar 9, 2019
De’Aaron Fox Leads Kings Over Knicks In Must Win Game

A sluggish first quarter and rough shooting performance wasn't enough to slow the Sacramento Kings down in New York as they defeated the Knicks 112-104 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden
MLB | Mar 5, 2019
Five Reasons To Be Excited For The 2019 Oakland A’s

Fresh off of a 97-win season, their most since the 2002 "Moneyball" year, Oakland will aim to not only make the postseason, but advance and compete for much more than just a playoff berth.
NBA | Feb 25, 2019
Rough Second Quarter Dooms Kings In Minnesota

After the end of the first quarter on Monday in Minnesota, the Sacramento Kings were looking good as they held an 11 point lead. That lead would be short lived as the Timberwolves would respond with a huge 44-point second quarter en route to a 112-105 win over the Kings.
NBA | Feb 23, 2019
Buddy Hield Scores 34 As Kings Pick Up Big Win In OKC

In a game that went down to the wire, Willie Cauley-Stein saved the day as he took a Russell Westbrook charge with 11 seconds left to give the Sacramento Kings a 119-116 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder.