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

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 2, 2025
Giants INF Casey Schmitt (wrist) undergoes surgery

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt underwent surgery on his left wrist on Tuesday and will be sidelined 8 to 10 weeks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 2, 2025
How long will it take the Kings to go from “rebuilding” to “rebuilt”?

The Sacramento Kings are on the precipice of moving into a rebuild, but how long will that process take to unfold? Whitey Gleason has an answer.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 2, 2025
Report: SF Giants among teams that have checked in on DH Kyle Schwarber

According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the San Francisco Giants are among teams that have checked in on free agent DH Kyle Schwarber.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 2, 2025
The Sacramento Kings Have Been Here Before

The Sacramento Kings are off to one of their worst starts in franchise history, but they have been here before. Let's revisit those rough years.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Dec 2, 2025
Republic FC’s Todd Dunivant to Step Down as President & GM of at End of Year

Sacramento Republic FC announced today that President and GM Todd Dunivant will step down from his role at the end of the year.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Dec 1, 2025
Stein: Sacramento Kings ‘getting calls’ for Keon Ellis

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Sacramento Kings are receiving phone calls for soon-to-be-free-agent-guard Keon Ellis.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Dec 1, 2025
Report: SF Giants not chasing high-priced pitchers

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the San Francisco Giants may not be in the market for top-shelf free agent pitchers this offseason.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Dec 1, 2025
Matt Barrows on why the 49ers’ BYE week has arrived at an ideal time

The Athletic's Matt Barrows joined Dave and Jason to recap the San Francisco 49ers' win over the Browns, look ahead to the BYE week & more!
UC DAVIS | Dec 1, 2025
ESPN2 Sets Stage For No. 8 UC Davis Playoff Game Against No. 9 Rhode Island

UC Davis football will face off against Rhode Island in the second round of the FCS Playoffs in front of a national audience on ESPN 2.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 30, 2025
Kings continue to search for answers, fall to 5-16 on season

The struggling Sacramento Kings have fallen to 5-16 on the season following Sunday's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at Golden 1 Center.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Nov 30, 2025
Kimani Vidal’s 59-yard TD sparks run-heavy Chargers past Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders' nightmare 2025 continues as they fall to 2-10 on the season following Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 30, 2025
49ers take advantage of Browns miscues in comfortable win

The San Francisco 49ers have improved to 9-4 on the season after defeating Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 30, 2025
Sacramento Kings have two games added to schedule for December

The Sacramento Kings schedule appeared to be getting easier, but now they will have to face two Western Conferences powerhouses next week.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 26, 2025
Back To Reality: Kings end winning streak with ugly loss to Suns

The Sacramento Kings had a brutal opening quarter on Wednesday, and it cost them big during a double-digit loss to the Phoenix Suns.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 26, 2025
Brock Purdy not concerned about 3 INT performance: ‘Keep playing’

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy met with the media to recap his 3 INT performance on MNF & preview Sunday's game in Cleveland.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Nov 26, 2025
MLB Executives predict star Japanese pitcher to land with Giants

A recent poll of MLB executives predict that free agent Japanese ace Tatsuya Imai will sign with the San Francisco Giants this offseason.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 26, 2025
Sam Amick on Kings GM Scott Perry’s thought process moving forward

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Jason Ross to break down his exclusive interview with Sacramento Kings GM Scott Perry & much more.
UC DAVIS | Nov 26, 2025
UC Davis sets sights on start of FCS Playoffs, first-round BYE

UC Davis football head coach Tim Plough joined Jason Ross to look ahead to his team's FCS Playoff run and first-round BYE week.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 26, 2025
Kings vs. Suns Injury Report: Schroder (hip) questionable

The Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns will meet on Wednesday in an NBA Cup Group Play clash. Here is the full injury report & more.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 25, 2025
Panthers’ Moehrig suspended 1 game for altercation with 49ers’ Jennings

The NFL suspended Panthers S Tre'von Moehrig for 1 game following unsportsmanlike conduct that occurred Monday night vs. the 49ers.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 25, 2025
Sean Cunningham on why a Kings rebuild will be ‘tricky’

KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham joined Jason Ross to lay out why a Sacramento Kings rebuild may be easier said than done for GM Scott Perry.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Nov 24, 2025
49ers overcome Brock Purdy’s picks, shut down Panthers

The San Francisco 49ers overcame three interceptions thrown by Brock Purdy to defeat the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Nov 24, 2025
Murray & DeRozan deliver as Kings stun T-Wolves in OT

The Sacramento Kings delivered a clutch comeback win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in overtime on Monday night at Golden 1 Center.
UC DAVIS | Nov 24, 2025
UC Davis’ Caden Pinnick Named Jerry Rice Award Finalist

No. 8 UC Davis football redshirt freshman quarterback Caden Pinnick has been named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award.