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
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Feb 1, 2026Reports: Giants, Luis Arraez agree to 1-year, $12M deal
Three-time batting champion Luis Arraez is joining the San Francisco Giants on a one-year, $12 million contract, per multiple reports.
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ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jan 31, 2026A’s Agree to Terms with SS Jacob Wilson on Seven-Year Contract
The Athletics have signed All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson to a seven-year contract, $70 million extension, the club announced this week.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 30, 2026Sam Amick on Keon Ellis’ trade market & Domantas Sabonis’ future
The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Jason Ross to share his latest Sacramento Kings intel as we move within one week of the trade deadline.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 30, 2026Does this mock Kings-Raptors trade benefit both teams?
The Toronto Raptors are interested in Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis. Would this hypothetical trade make sense for both teams?
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jan 30, 2026Giants trade SP Kai-Wei Teng to Astros for C Jancel Villarroel
The San Francisco Giants have traded right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng to the Houston Astros in exchange for C Jancel Villarroel.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 30, 2026Jaylen Brown may miss Celtics’ matchup vs. Kings
Boston Celtics star forward Jaylen Brown may be sidelined during Friday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings due to hamstring & knee injuries.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 29, 2026Christensen: Kings rookies have stepped up amid injury-plagued season
NBC Sports California's Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to discuss the impact the Sacramento Kings rookies have had.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 29, 2026Are the Blazers a viable trade partner for the Kings?
Could the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers become trade partners this deadline? Matt George & Chris Watkins discuss that option.
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ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jan 29, 2026De Vries among Athletics’ Non-Roster Invitees to Spring Training
The Athletics announced 31 non-roster invitees to Spring Training for the 2026 season, including top prospect, shortstop Leo De Vries.
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SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Jan 29, 2026Spanish Midfielder Pep Casas to Join Republic FC for 2026 Campaign
Sacramento Republic FC today announced that the club has signed midfielder José “Pep” Casas. He will be added to the team’s roster for 2026.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 28, 2026Bolstered by ‘Big Three,’ Sixers welcome road-challenged Kings
The struggling Sacramento Kings will look to halt a six-game losing streak when they face the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jan 28, 2026Could the SF Giants land one of these remaining free agent starters?
The San Francisco Giants have had a busy offseason, but is one more starting pitcher in the cards for Buster Posey & the front office?
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 28, 2026WATCH: Mike Brown, Kings interact following final buzzer
Former Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown interacted with his former players following Tuesday's Kings vs. Knicks matchup in New York.
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jan 27, 2026Harrison Bader on why the Giants are ‘a perfect fit’ for him
San Francisco Giants center fielder Harrison Bader calls his new team 'a perfect fit' shortly following the news of his two-year agreement.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 27, 2026Sacramento Kings Tank Update: Close to No. 1?
The Sacramento Kings have had an abysmal regular season, but at this point, it's all about the future and where things fall in the NBA Draft Lottery.
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LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Jan 27, 2026Reports: Titans plan to hire Raiders target Brian Daboll as OC
The Tennessee Titans reportedly will hire Brian Daboll as their new OC, provided that he is not offered the Raiders head-coaching position.
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jan 26, 2026What the 2026 SF Giants lineup looks like with Harrison Bader
Here's what the 2026 San Francisco Giants lineup looks like with centerfielder Harrison Bader reportedly set to join the roster on a two-year deal.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 26, 2026Knicks look to avenge recent loss to Kings
The Sacramento Kings will look to complete a regular season series sweep of the New York Knicks on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jan 26, 2026Report: SF Giants to sign CF Harrison Bader
Free agent center fielder and Gold Glove Award winner Harrison Bader has reached an agreement with the San Francisco Giants, per The Athletic.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 26, 2026George: Can Devin Carter get a real look in the Kings rotation?
Matt George poses an interesting question amid a rough Sacramento Kings season: Why isn't Devin Carter playing at all in this aging rotation?
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LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Jan 25, 2026Report: Raiders to meet with Davis Webb for HC job
Broncos passing game coordinator & QB coach Davis Webb is scheduled for a second interview for the Las Vegas Raiders' head coach opening.
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jan 25, 2026Buster Posey among first-timers on 2027 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
Former San Francisco Giants catcher & current president of baseball operations Buster Posey will likely be on the 2027 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot
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SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jan 22, 202649ers include power plant in evaluating injury issues
The San Francisco 49ers aren't leaving any stone unturned as they search for a solution to the injuries that plagued them during the 2025 season.
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SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jan 22, 2026Doug Christie Interview: The Kings are prioritizing player development
Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to explain his thought process in playing rookies over veterans.