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 | 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.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 28, 2025
Kings continue to show ‘strong interest’ in Russell Westbrook

The Sacramento Kings continue to display a strong level of interest in free agent guard Russell Westbrook. Does the fit make sense for both sides?
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 28, 2025
Kyle Shanahan provides injury updates on Jackson, Pearsall & more

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed injury updates to the media following Sunday's training camp session in Santa Clara.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 28, 2025
49ers to sign veteran CB Eli Apple

Veteran CB Eli Apple will have a chance to play for his seventh NFL team after agreeing to a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 28, 2025
49ers DE Tarron Jackson hospitalized after camp collision

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Tarron Jackson was taken to a local hospital for evaluation after a collision during a training camp practice.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 28, 2025
Fresh off recent success, Pirates ready to face struggling Giants

The San Francisco Giants will look to snap a three-game losing streak when the Pittsburgh Pirates arrive at Oracle Park to play a three-game set.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 28, 2025
A’s look for youth movement to continue paying off vs. Mariners

Rookie 1B Nick Kurtz and the red-hot Athletics have returned home to Sacramento to face the surging Seattle Mariners at Sutter Health Park.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 28, 2025
Ronny Mauricio (4 hits), Mets sweep series at Giants

The New York Mets rallied in the later inning to complete a comeback win--and three-game sweep--of the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 28, 2025
JT Ginn shuts down Astros to complete upset sweep for Athletics

The visiting Athletics completed a stunning four-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-1 victory on Sunday at Daikin Park in Houston.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jul 25, 2025
Robert Saleh: 49ers rookies will be in the mix for starting spots

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh says some rookies could be in the mix to start when the 2025 regular season begins.
UC DAVIS | Jul 25, 2025
Five Aggies Named FCS Football Central Preseason All-Americans

Five members of the UC Davis football program have been featured on the FCS Football Central Preseason All-American list. Here's the full list.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Jul 25, 2025
Raiders releasing DT Christian Wilkins after 1 season

The Las Vegas Raiders informed Christian Wilkins on Thursday that he will be released, ending the defensive tackle’s time with the team after one injury-shortened season.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 25, 2025
A’s pursue second straight win over banged-up Astros

The Astros, who fell 5-2 on Thursday to the Athletics, will try to bounce back when the series continues Friday night in Houston, Texas.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 25, 2025
Rafael Devers, Juan Soto face familiar foes as Mets visit Giants

Rafael Devers will look to carry over his strong performance from Atlanta into this weekend when the San Francisco Giants face the New York Mets.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 25, 2025
Athletics pounce on former teammate to put away Astros

Rookie Nick Kurtz recorded his fourth career three-hit game as the visiting Athletics claimed a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday.