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

SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 31, 2025
Sam Amick on the Kings’ pursuit of Kuminga & Westbrook

Sam Amick joined Dave & Jason to share his intel on the Sacramento Kings chase of free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga & much more.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 31, 2025
A’s trade All-Star closer Mason Miller, starter JP Sears to Padres

The Athletics have traded All-Star closer Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres, as well as starting pitcher JP Sears, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Jul 31, 2025
Report: Raiders LT Kolton Miller agrees to 3-year, $66M extension

Las Vegas Raiders starting left tackle Kolton Miller agreed to a contract extension, the team announced late Wednesday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 31, 2025
NL Wild Card Race: Where the SF Giants stand at the trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline has set a few teams up to make a run in the NL Wild Card standings. Are the San Francisco Giants one of those teams?
NFL | Jul 31, 2025
2025 Hall of Fame Game: Listen on Sactown Sports 1140

The NFL preseason gets underway on Thursday night as the Detroit Lions face the Los Angeles Chargers in the Hall of Fame Game in Canton.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 31, 2025
Miguel Andujar homers twice to lead A’s in win over Mariners

Miguel Andujar mashed two home runs as the Athletics completed a series win over the Seattle Mariners in Sacramento on Wednesday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 31, 2025
Pirates edge Giants in 10 innings for fifth straight win

The San Francisco Giants are stumbling into the trade deadline following a three-game sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 30, 2025
Sacramento Kings sign Daeqwon Plowden to two-way contract

The Sacramento Kings have signed guard Daeqwon Plowden to a two-way contract for the 2025-26 season, per HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 30, 2025
SF Giants trade Tyler Rogers to New York Mets

The San Francisco Giants have traded relief pitcher Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline.
MLB | Jul 30, 2025
2025 MLB Trade Deadline: What you need to know

The 2025 MLB trade deadline has arrived. Will the San Francisco Giants buy or sell? Will the A's move Mason Miller? Answers are on the way!
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 30, 2025
Report: Kuminga declining Warriors offers, more interested in Kings & Suns

Restricted free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga continue to display a disinterest in reuniting with Golden State as Sacramento & Phoenix lurk.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 30, 2025
Kubiak: Mac Jones has been ‘impressive’ in training camp

San Francisco offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak met with the media following Tuesday's training camp session to highlight several topics.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 30, 2025
49ers Sign DL Allen To One-Year Deal; Place DL Jackson on IR

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed DL Jaylon Allen to a one-year deal. The team also placed DL Tarron Jackson on the IR.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 30, 2025
Athletics Injury Updates: Wilson, Muncy & more

The Athletics have placed All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on the injured list due to a fractured forearm. Here are more injury updates for the A's.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 30, 2025
Giants hope to avoid sweep vs. Pirates

Logan Webb will take the mound for the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday as they look to avoid being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 30, 2025
Brent Rooker’s 3-run HR, Luis Severino’s gem carry A’s past Mariners

Luis Severino delivered for the third-straight start, Brent Rooker mashed a three-run homer, and the Athletics coasted to a 6-1 win over Mariners.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 30, 2025
Surging Pirates two-hit Giants in 3-1 win

Old friend Joey Bart came up clutch for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday during a win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 29, 2025
49ers’ Trent Williams ranked as top-five offensive tackle in NFL

Is San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams still a top-five player at his position? NFL executives, scouts & more have weighed in.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 29, 2025
Robert Saleh on the impact 49ers rookies are making at training camp

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh met with the media to share his thoughts on the 2025 rookie class and much more.
MLB | Jul 29, 2025
Dusty Baker to manage Nicaragua at 2026 World Baseball Classic

Former MLB manager and Sacramento native Dusty Baker is reportedly set to manage Nicaragua during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Jul 29, 2025
ESPN: Playful kiss led to Raiders releasing Christian Wilkins

ESPN reported that a playful kiss to the head of a teammate led to the release of DT Christian Wilkins last week by the Las Vegas Raiders.
UC DAVIS | Jul 29, 2025
UC Davis’ Rex Connors Named To East West Shrine Bowl 1000

UC Davis football senior Rex Connors has been named to the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000, adding to a list of preseason accolades for the DB.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 29, 2025
Andrew McCutchen’s late homer helps Pirates edge Giants

The San Francisco Giants dropped the series-opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates as they continue to slide in the National League standings.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 29, 2025
Josh Naylor’s first homer for new club helps M’s top A’s

Josh Naylor's first home run in a Seattle Mariners uniform helped lift his new team past the Athletics in Sacramento on Monday night.