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

ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 26, 2025
Athletics release 2026 MLB schedule: Sacramento, Las Vegas & more!

The Athletics have released their entire regular season schedule for the 2026 season--their second in Sacramento. Here's the full schedule & more.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Aug 26, 2025
2025 Sacramento State Football Preview: Offense

On a new edition of Stingers Up, the Sacramento State football podcast, Jason Ross sits down with the offensive coaching staff & more.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 26, 2025
NFL Top-100: George Kittle falls in rankings, but still in top-40

San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle has been ranked as one of the top-40 players in the NFL for the 2025 season.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 26, 2025
Athletics Injury Updates: Severino, Lopez & more

The Athletics have shared injury updates on several key players, including impressive rookie left-handed pitcher Jacob Lopez (forearm).
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Aug 26, 2025
Browns trade QB Kenny Pickett to Raiders

The Cleveland Browns are trading quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2026 fifth-round pick, according to reports.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Aug 26, 2025
WR Amari Cooper signing 1-year deal with Raiders

Veteran free agent wide receiver Amari Cooper is signing a one-year deal to return to the Las Vegas Raiders for the 2025 season.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Aug 26, 2025
Reports: Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers requests trade

Las Vegas wide receiver Jakobi Meyers requested to be traded, but the Raiders have no plans to do so, NFL Network and ESPN reported Monday.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 26, 2025
Helpful Giants hope to help themselves vs. Cubs

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander will look to remain perfect against the Chicago Cubs when the two teams meet on Tuesday.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 26, 2025
Shea Langeliers’ slam off Tarik Skubal propels A’s

Shea Langeliers smoked a grand slam off Tigers ace Tarik Skubal in the seventh inning to help the Athletics post an 8-3 victory over Detroit.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 25, 2025
Athletics recall 2B Zack Gelof, DFA INF Luis Urias

The Athletics have recalled infielder Zack Gelof from AAA Las Vegas. To make room for Gelof on the active roster, Luis Urias has been DFA'd.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 25, 2025
NFL Top-100: Trent Williams ranked among top-50 players

San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams has been ranked as one of the top-50 players in the NFL for the 2025 season.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 25, 2025
49ers Roster Moves: Robinson move made official, Knowles waived

The San Francisco 49ers have announced a series of roster moves, including the trade for Brian Robinson Jr. Here's what else the 49ers have done:
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Aug 25, 2025
Raiders backup QB Aidan O’Connell fractures wrist, out 6-8 weeks

Las Vegas Raiders backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell fractured his right wrist in a loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the team’s preseason finale.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 25, 2025
Athletics LHP Jacob Lopez dealing with left forearm tightness

A's rookie pitching standout Jacob Lopez was diagnosed with left forearm tightness after his uncharacteristic rough outing on Sunday.
UC DAVIS | Aug 25, 2025
UC Davis Men’s Basketball Adds Reece Lakritz To Staff

UC Davis basketball has hiried Reece Lakritz as the program's video coordinator & assistant director of basketball operations.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 25, 2025
Tigers’ Tarik Skubal on homecoming vs. Athletics: ‘It’ll be fun’

Detroit Tigers ace and Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal was a huge fan of the Oakland Athletics when he was growing up southwest of Sacramento.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 25, 2025
Cal Raleigh’s record-setting day propels Mariners over A’s

Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh hit two more home runs on Sunday to lift his team past the Athletics at T-Mobile Park.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 25, 2025
Ramos, Giants overtake Brewers late in 4-3 win

Heliot Ramos came through in the ninth inning of Sunday's series finale to give the San Francisco Giants a win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
NCAA | Aug 25, 2025
UC Davis Football’s Season Opener Declared No Contest Due To Weather

Due to weather, No. 8 UC Davis football's season opener against No. 11 Mercer at the 2025 FCS Kickoff Classic has been declared a no contest.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 22, 2025
San Francisco 49ers acquire RB Brian Robinson from Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers have made a move to bolster its backfield by acquiring running back Brian Robinson Jr. from the Commanders.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 22, 2025
Where things stand with the current Sacramento Kings rotation

The Sacramento Kings have talent--but is it the right collection of talent? Here's a look at where things currently stand with Sacramento's roster.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Aug 22, 2025
2025 Sacramento State Football Preview: Defense

On a new edition of Stingers Up, the Sacramento State football podcast, Jason Ross sits down with the defensive coaching staff & more.
NFL | Aug 22, 2025
2025 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers & Advice

CBS Sports' Fantasy Football expert Dave Richard shares his sleepers and players to watch for during your 2025 Fantasy Football Draft.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 22, 2025
NL Wild Card Update: Time running out for SF Giants

The NL Wild Card standings are shaping up to be a wild race to the finish line. Here's where things stand with just over one month to go.