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 STATE BASKETBALL | Jun 20, 2025
Sacramento State will join Big West in 2026

Sacramento State Athletics has announced that it will withdraw from the Big Sky Conference and join The Big West Conference next summer.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jun 20, 2025
San Francisco 49ers Announce Promotions & Hires

The San Francisco 49ers have announced its promotions and hires for the 2025 season, including assistant GM roles, scouts, and much more.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 20, 2025
A’s strive to continue recent heroics in clash vs. Guardians

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz will look to continue his recent stretch of power & heroics this weekend against the Cleveland Guardians.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 20, 2025
Red Sox visit Rafael Devers, Giants after stunning trade

Giants DH Rafael Devers will face his former team, the Boston Red Sox, in a highly anticipated series this weekend at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 20, 2025
Nick Kurtz powers A’s past Astros in 10th

A's rookie Nick Kurtz sent the Houston Astros home in walk-off fashion for the second time in the past three days thanks to a 10th inning blast.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 20, 2025
Wilmer Flores, Giants eke out win over Guardians

Wilmer Flores' pinch-hit, two-run double & Logan Webb's strong performance gave the San Francisco Giants a much-needed 3-2 win on Thursday.
NBA | Jun 18, 2025
Amick: The Kings are looking at ‘a lot’ ahead of the NBA Draft

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave to share his latest intel on the Sacramento Kings as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 18, 2025
Potential Sacramento Kings PG Target: Malcolm Brogdon

The Sacramento Kings are in the market for a new point guard this summer, but would signing Malcolm Brogdon be the right fit for this roster?
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 18, 2025
Report: Raptors showing interest in Kings’ Malik Monk

According to ClutchPoints' Kris Pursiainen, the Toronto Raptors are showing interest in trading for Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 18, 2025
Justin Verlander next big name to join Giants vs. Guardians

Justin Verlander will make his first start since last month when the San Francisco Giants meet the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 18, 2025
Cam Smith’s 2 HRs, 4 hits propel Astros to rout of A’s

Cam Smith hit two home runs to lead the Houston Astros past the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento on Tuesday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 18, 2025
Guardians hang on, spoil Rafael Devers’ Giants debut

Rafael Devers picked up two hits in his San Francisco Giants debut, but the Cleveland Guardians held on for a 3-2 win on Tuesday night.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 17, 2025
Does Marcus Smart make sense as a PG option for Sacramento?

The Sacramento Kings have been linked to Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart, but does he make sense as a starting PG option?
MLB | Jun 17, 2025
Jacob Wilson leads AL SS in first MLB All-Star ballot update

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson leads all American League shortstops in the first batch of MLB All Star Game voting results.
UC DAVIS | Jun 17, 2025
Winston Williams ranked Second Best Returning TE In The Nation

UC Davis football senior tight end Winston Williams has been named the second-best returning tight end in the nation by HERO Sports.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 17, 2025
Former Athletics INF Tony Kemp to Join A’s Broadcast Team

The Athletics announced this week that they have added former infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp to their NBC Sports and radio broadcast teams.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 17, 2025
A’s look to ride Nick Kurtz’s power surge into rematch vs. Astros

Rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz and the red-hot Athletics will face the Houston Astros on Tuesday night at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 17, 2025
After landing Rafael Devers, Giants set to host Guardians

The San Francisco Giants will likely plug new star Rafael Devers into the lineup on Tuesday night against the Cleveland Guardians at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 17, 2025
Nick Kurtz’s walk-off homer carries A’s past Astros

Athletics rookie Nick Kurtz mashed a walk-off home run into the night on Monday to lift the A's past the Houston Astros in Sacramento.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 16, 2025
Sacramento Kings Free Agent Profile: Mason Jones & Isaiah Crawford

The Sacramento Kings have plenty of roster decisions to make this summer, including on two players who were recently on two-way contracts.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 16, 2025
How the new-look SF Giants lineup could look with Rafael Devers

Here's how the San Francisco Giants lineup could look with newly-acquired star third baseman and designated hitter Rafael Devers.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 16, 2025
Astros, Athletics ride momentum into series in Sacramento

The Athletics (three straight wins) and Houston Astros (five straight wins) head into this week's series in West Sacramento on the upswing.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Jun 16, 2025
49ers sign draft pick DL C.J. West to 4-year deal

Over the weekend, the San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed rookie defensive lineman C.J. West to a four-year deal.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 16, 2025
Andy Pages’ blast secures comeback win for Dodgers over Giants

Andy Pages hit a three-run home run to lift the host Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.