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

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.
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.