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 21, 2025
A’s hope Shea Langeliers stays on tear vs. Twins

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers has been on an absolute tear in August, and the backstop will look to help complete a sweep of the Twins.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 20, 2025
A’s Injury Updates: Wilson progresses, while Clarke suffers setback

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is progressing in his return from a forearm injury, while outfielder Denzel Clarke has suffered a setback in his rehab.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 20, 2025
Shanahan: Taylor Jr. out for season & more injury updates

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates on several key players, including WR Jauan Jennings & more.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Aug 20, 2025
Republic FC’s Rodrigo Lopez Earns Consecutive Team of the Week Selection

Sacramento Republic FC Captain Rodrigo Lopez was named to the league’s top XI for the week, securing USL Team of the Week honors.
UC DAVIS | Aug 20, 2025
UC Davis set to begin 2025 regular season vs. Mercer

UC Davis football head coach Tim Plough sat down with Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to preview the season-opener against Mercer.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 20, 2025
Shea Langeliers, A’s aim to continue torrid run vs. Twins

Athletics slugging catcher Shea Langeliers and the A’s will aim to continue a recent torrid run on Wednesday when they face the Minnesota Twins.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 20, 2025
JP Sears faces Giants as Padres get a second look at left-hander

San Diego Padres left-hander JP Sears will take the mound on Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants at Petco Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 20, 2025
Shea Langeliers belts 27th homer as Athletics edge Twins

Shea Langeliers continued his impressive power surge to lift the Athletics past Joe Ryan and the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 20, 2025
Nick Pivetta dominates Giants as Padres break losing skid

Nick Pivetta had a strong start on Tuesday as the San Diego Padres snapped a losing streak against the San Francisco Giants.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 19, 2025
NFL Top-100: Nick Bosa falls in rankings after down year

San Francisco 49ers star defensive end Nick Bosa has fallen from his top-30 spot in this year's edition of the NFL's Top 100 player rankings.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 19, 2025
Domantas Sabonis ranked among top post players in NBA 2K26

Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis has been ranked as one of the best post threats in NBA 2K26. Here's where the center ranks.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 19, 2025
Former Kings guard Marco Belinelli retires from basketball

Longtime NBA vet & former Sacramento Kings guard Marco Belinelli has announced his retirement from professional basketball at 39 years old.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 19, 2025
Heliot Ramos, Giants look to add to Padres’ recent woes

The slumping San Francisco Giants are suddenly showing signs of life following two straight wins, the most-recent against the San Diego Padres.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 19, 2025
A’s set to begin series against Ryan, Twins

The Athletics will face Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan in Tuesday's series opener as they look to continue their recent winning ways.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 19, 2025
Giants belt three first-inning homers, hold off Padres

The San Francisco Giants used the long-ball to take an early lead against the San Diego Padres and never look back on Monday night.
NCAA | Aug 18, 2025
Reports: Big Ten floats expanding CFP to 24 or 28 teams

The Big Ten is exploring the idea of a massive expansion of the College Football Playoff field to 24 or 28 teams, multiple outlets reported Saturday.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Aug 18, 2025
NFL Top-100: McCaffrey ranked much lower in 2025’s rankings

Following an injury-plagued 2024 season, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has fallen in the NFL's top-100 player rankings.
UC DAVIS | Aug 18, 2025
Aggies Announce 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule

UC Davis men's basketball has released its 2025-26 non-conference schedule, highlighted by six home games, a matchup against Oregon & more.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Aug 18, 2025
Keon Ellis ranked among top defenders in NBA 2K26

Sacramento Kings defensive guard Keon Ellis has been listed as one of the top-ten best steals threats in the upcoming edition of NBA 2K26.
UC DAVIS | Aug 18, 2025
2025 UC Davis Football Positional Previews: Defense

The 2025 UC Davis football defense is poised to be one of the better units in the country behind six-year defensive coordinator Matt Coombs.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 18, 2025
Ray, Giants look to build on win vs. Padres

Robbie Ray and the San Francisco Giants will battle Nestor Cortes Jr. and the San Diego Padres on Monday night to begin a three-game series.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Aug 18, 2025
Giants snap seven-game losing streak at Rays’ expense

Logan Webb was brilliant during Sunday's finale between the San Francisco Giants and Tampa Bay Rays, as a seven-game skid came to a an end.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Aug 18, 2025
Angels erupt in 10th inning to salvage win over Athletics

The Athletics ended its series against the Los Angeles Angels with a whimper on Sunday by allowing six runs in the top of the 10th inning.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Aug 15, 2025
Sacramento Republic FC announces groundbreaking for new stadium

The Sacramento Republic FC has announced they will break ground on their planned new stadium at the Railyards site next week.