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

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 2, 2025
Diamondbacks blast 4 homers to beat Giants as slide continues

The San Francisco Giants surrendered four home runs on Tuesday in Arizona as they continue to spiral in the National League West standings.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 2, 2025
10th-inning sacrifice fly lifts Athletics over Rays

The Athletics secured a 10th inning win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night that put them in position to complete a series sweep.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 1, 2025
Sacramento Kings to sign veteran PG Dennis Schröder

The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement with free agent point guard Dennis Schröder, who is set to fill the team's vacant starting PG role.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jul 1, 2025
Report: Kings, Pistons could complete sign-and-trade for Malik Monk

While the Sacramento Kings may have reached an agreement with Dennis Schröder, reports indicate that a sign-and-trade with Detroit is possible.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 1, 2025
SF Giants’ Eldridge, Whisenhunt Selected to 2025 All-Star Futures Game

Bryce Eldridge and Carson Whisenhunt, the top-two prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization, have been named to the MLB Futures Game
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 1, 2025
Birdsong, Giants seek much-needed win vs. D-Backs

Hayden Birdsong and the San Francisco Giants will look to secure a much-needed win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 1, 2025
Jeffrey Springs, A’s hope to continue cooling down Rays

Left-hander Jeffrey Springs will take the mound on Tuesday as the Athletics look to take the series from the Tampa Bay Rays.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jul 1, 2025
Giants continue to slide, drop opener to D-Backs

The San Francisco Giants continue to slide, as they dropped Monday's series-opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jul 1, 2025
Athletics C Shea Langeliers (oblique) homers in return from IL

The Athletics activated catcher Shea Langeliers from the injured list on Monday, and the power-hitting backstop came through against Tampa Bay.
NBA | Jun 30, 2025
NBA Free Agency begins: Everything you need to know

The NBA free agency period will begin on Monday afternoon. Here's everything you need to know before the fireworks ignite around the league.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 30, 2025
Giants host Diamondbacks, try to put frustrations behind them

The San Francisco Giants will begin a four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday as they seek a much-needed win.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jun 30, 2025
Report: 49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir arrested in L.A.

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday night on a charge of obstruction of justice.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 30, 2025
Rays aim to take advantage of visit from skidding Athletics

The Athletics will begin a three-game series against the surging Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 30, 2025
Report: Kings expected to sign Schröder, eyeing Westbrook

NBA free agency begins on Monday afternoon, and the Sacramento Kings are eyeing several options to fill their vacancy at starting point guard.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 30, 2025
Giants struggles continue in series loss to White Sox

The San Francisco Giants dropped their second-straight series, this time to the lowly Chicago White Sox as they continue to slide.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 29, 2025
Sacramento Kings pick up 2025-26 team option on Keon Ellis

The Sacramento Kings have picked up the $2.3 million 2025-26 team option on three-and-D guard Keon Ellis, per multiple reports.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 29, 2025
Sacramento Kings pick up 2025-26 team option on Isaac Jones

The Sacramento Kings have picked up the $1.9 million 2025-26 team option on forward Isaac Jones' contract, per Spotrac's Keith Smith.
NBA | Jun 27, 2025
Maxime Raynaud viewed as ‘sleeper’ and ‘steal’ of the 2025 NBA Draft

2025 NBA Draft reactions are pouring in regarding Sacramento Kings 42nd overall pick Maxime Raynaud, who many viewed as a first-round pick.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 27, 2025
Where the Sacramento Kings roster stands after the NBA Draft

With the 2025 NBA Draft in the rearview, here's where the Sacramento Kings roster stands heading into the start of the free agency.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 27, 2025
Stanford HC: Maxime Raynaud can play alongside Domantas Sabonis

Stanford head coach Kyle Smith joined Jason Ross to share what new Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud will bring to the Beam Team.
SAN JOSE SHARKS | Jun 27, 2025
Joe Thornton among 8 selected to Hockey HOF

Longtime San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Here's a look at the full Class of 2025.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 27, 2025
A’s arrive in New York to face sliding Yankees

The New York Yankees have cooled off following a hot start, and the Athletics will look to capitalize on their poor recent play this weekend.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 26, 2025
Marlins beat up on host Giants for series sweep

The San Francisco Giants suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the lowly Miami Marlins, and will now look to get back on track vs. Chicago.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 26, 2025
Amick: ‘Everything is on the table’ for the Kings in free agency

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share his latest intel on the Sacramento Kings as free agency approaches.