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

ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 16, 2025
Nick Kurtz, Athletics prolong Royals’ losing streak

Nick Kurtz’s solo home run in the top of the ninth broke a tie and gave the Athletics a 3-2 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 15, 2025
San Francisco Giants trade for All-Star 3B/DH Rafael Devers

The San Francisco Giants have completed a blockbuster trade with the Boston Red Sox that will bring All-Star 3B/DH Rafael Devers to SF.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 13, 2025
Brent Rooker on his career path to becoming an MLB All-Star

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to share his thoughts on playing in Sacramento & much more.
UC DAVIS | Jun 13, 2025
Abdullah Amzil to Join UC Davis Men’s Basketball Program

UC Davis men's basketball bolstered its 2025-26 roster with the signing of forward Abdullah Amzil, a 6-foot-7 forward born and raised in Finland.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 13, 2025
At long last, Giants resume NL West rivalry vs. Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers will meet this weekend with first place in the National League West on the line.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 13, 2025
A’s arrive in K.C. carrying month-long road losing streak

The Athletics haven't won a road game in one month. Can they break through this weekend against the Royals in Kansas City?
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 13, 2025
Orlando Arcia’s clutch hit gives Rockies walk-off win over Giants

A two-out, two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants in Thursday's series finale.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 12, 2025
Report: Kings showing interest in three veteran PG’s

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly eying three veteran point guard options as new general manager Scott Perry begins his search to fill the role.
NBA | Jun 12, 2025
Amick: Mike Brown is on Knicks’ radar for head coach job

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to discuss the New York Knicks' head coaching search, NBA Finals & more.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Jun 12, 2025
Republic FC announce Turner Construction will build new stadium

Sacramento Republic FC has selected Turner Construction Company, the same company that built Golden 1 Center, to build its new stadium.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Jun 12, 2025
Report: LB Germaine Pratt signs 1-year deal with Raiders

Free agent linebacker Germaine Pratt reportedly reached a one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on Wednesday afternoon.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 12, 2025
Giants place C Patrick Bailey (neck strain) on 10-day IL

The San Francisco Giants have placed Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey on the 10-day injured list due to a neck strain.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 12, 2025
Streaking Giants eye three-game sweep of Rockies

The San Francisco Giants seek a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies and a season-long eight-game winning streak on Thursday.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 12, 2025
Angels score 6 in sixth to edge Athletics

The Athletics took a lead into the eighth inning but couldn't hold on during Wednesday afternoon's finale against the Los Angeles Angels.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 12, 2025
Giants overtake Rockies for seventh consecutive win

Casey Schmitt's late slide helped the San Francisco Giants overcome another late deficit and claim their seventh consecutive win on Wednesday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 11, 2025
NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Sacramento Kings

The Sacramento Kings are without a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, but they do hold the 42nd selection in the second round.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 11, 2025
Sacramento Kings Free Agent Profile: Jae Crowder

The Sacramento Kings have plenty of roster decisions to make this summer. Jae Crowder is an impending free agent. Should the two reunite?
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 11, 2025
Robbie Ray, battle-tested Giants take aim at lowly Rockies

The San Francisco Giants will look to match a season-best seven-game winning streak when they meet the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.
MLB | Jun 11, 2025
Athletics hope to avoid sweep, falling 0-7 vs. Angels

The Los Angeles Angels will look to improve to 7-0 against the Athletics this season, while the A's continue to search for signs of hope.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 11, 2025
Giants rally past Rockies for another one-run win

The San Francisco Giants rallied late on Tuesday to steal a win from the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS | Jun 11, 2025
Angels win in 10th, move to 6-0 vs. Athletics

Following a walk-off loss on Tuesday night, Athletics have fallen to 0-6 against their American League West foe, the Los Angeles Angels.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Jun 10, 2025
Sacramento City Council approves new Republic FC stadium

The Sacramento City Council has voted in favor of a plan to build a long-awaited Sacramento Republic FC stadium at the Railyards.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 10, 2025
Report: Kings eyeing stars, seek long-term solution at PG

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly targeting Trae Young and Darius Garland in trade talks as they seek a long-term point guard solution.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 10, 2025
Sacramento Kings Free Agent Profile: Jake LaRavia

The Sacramento Kings will enter free agency looking to re-sign forward Jake LaRavia. Is the team limited in what they can offer LaRavia?