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

NBA | Jun 24, 2025
2025 NBA Draft: Top 30 prospects — and a few to know for Day 2

The 2025 NBA Draft will take place this Wednesday and Thursday. Which players should you keep an eye on in the first round and into day 2?
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 24, 2025
Athletics break ground on $1.75B stadium on Las Vegas Strip

The Athletics have broken ground on a new planned $1.75 billion stadium that will be located on the Las Vegas strip with a target date of 2028.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 24, 2025
‘Battle-tested’ Giants ready to open series against Marlins

The San Francisco Giants will look to continue their winning ways on Tuesday night when they face the Miami Marlins at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 24, 2025
Athletics open road trip against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal

The Athletics will begin a nine-game, East Coast road trip on Tuesday night against Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 23, 2025
Updated NBA Mock Draft Roundup: Sacramento Kings

The 2025 NBA Draft is this week, meaning decision time is near for the Sacramento Kings (42nd pick). Here's one final NBA Mock Draft roundup.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 23, 2025
Potential Sacramento Kings PG Target: Jrue Holiday

The Sacramento Kings have been linked to Boston Celtics point guard Jrue Holiday, but does he make the most sense for this current roster?
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 23, 2025
Giants beat Red Sox in slugfest to take series

The San Francisco Giants exploded for nine runs & three home runs during Sunday's series-clinching win over the Boston Red Sox at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 23, 2025
Athletics drop series to Guardians, fail to score in finale

The Athletics failed to score in Sunday's series finale against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 23, 2025
A’s Select RHP Jack Perkins from Las Vegas

After being called up from AAA Las Vegas, Athletics right-hander Jack Perkins make his MLB debut on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 20, 2025
Ty Jerome to the Kings? One NBA writer thinks it will happen

The Sacramento Kings will be in the market for a point guard this offseason. Could they look to sign Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome?
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.