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 | Jun 4, 2025
SF Giants shakeup roster, DFA LaMonte Wade Jr. & sign Dom Smith

The San Francisco Giants have shaken up its roster as they search for a boost on offense by DFA'ing LaMonte Wade Jr. and signing Dom Smith.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 4, 2025
Sacramento Kings Free Agent Profile: Markelle Fultz

The Sacramento Kings have plenty of roster decisions to make this summer. Markelle Fultz is an impending free agent. Should the two reunite?
MLB | Jun 4, 2025
Giants promote top prospect Bryce Eldridge to AAA Sacramento

The San Francisco Giants have promoted top prospect, first baseman Bryce Eldridge, to their AAA affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Jun 4, 2025
Sac Republic’s Mazzola & Desmond receive USL Cup Team of the Round Honors

Sacramento Republic FC’s Lee Desmond & Jared Mazzola were named as two of the top 18 players from across the country during USL Cup play.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 4, 2025
Giants continue search for missing offense vs. Padres

The San Francisco Giants are looking for answers in the batter's box as they look to snap a 16-game streak with four or less runs on Wednesday.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 4, 2025
A’s SS Jacob Wilson Named American League Rookie of the Month

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson has been named the American League Rookie of the Month for May--the first A's SS to do so since 2004.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 4, 2025
Padres get by Giants in 10th inning–again

The San Francisco Giants failed to capitalize in the clutch during Tuesday night's extra innings loss to the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 4, 2025
Twins hit three homers, send A’s to 19th loss in 20 games

The Athletics surrendered 10 runs on Tuesday night as the Minnesota Twins handed the A's their eighth-straight loss, their 19th in 20 games.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 3, 2025
Sacramento Kings Free Agent Profile: Doug McDermott

The Sacramento Kings have plenty of roster decisions to make this summer. Doug McDermott is an impending free agent. Should the two reunite?
UC DAVIS | Jun 3, 2025
UC Davis Football Ranked No. 11 In Hero Sports Preseason Top-25 Media Poll

UC Davis football has been ranked No. 11 in the country as part of the 2025 HERO Sports FCS Preseason Top 25 Media Poll.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 3, 2025
Athletics roster moves: Hoglund to IL, Bleday returns from AAA

The Athletics made a series of roster moves this week that included recalling OF JJ Bleday from AAA Las Vegas & placing Miguel Andujar on the IL.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 3, 2025
SF Giants searching for breakthrough on offense vs. Padres

The San Francisco Giants are in desperate need of an offensive boost during Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 3, 2025
A’s aim to get even with Twins, snap seven-game skid

The Athletics, losers of 18 of their past 19 games, will look to halt a seven-game losing streak on Tuesday at Sutter Health Park vs. Minnesota.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 3, 2025
Padres get small-ball run in 10th, edge Giants 1-0

Logan Webb delivered eight shutout innings, but the San Francisco Giants failed to score a run during Monday's 1-0 loss to the San Diego Padres.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 3, 2025
A’s lose to Twins; have lost 18 of their past 19 games

The Athletics continue to spiral, having lost 18 of their past 19 games following Monday's loss to the Minnesota Twins at Sutter Health Park.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Jun 2, 2025
NBA Free Agency: Which Kings players are hitting the market?

With NBA free agency set to begin at the end of June, here is a list of Sacramento Kings players who will be hitting the open market this month.
UC DAVIS | Jun 2, 2025
Omer Suljanovic to Join UC Davis Men’s Basketball Program

UC Davis basketball has signed Omer Suljanovic, a 6-foot-8 forward from Austria with professional experience in Italy's Serie A2.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 2, 2025
A’s 3B/LF Miguel Andujar (oblique) likely heading to IL

Athletics third baseman and left fielder Miguel Andujar (oblique) is likely to hit the injured list after suffering an injury on Sunday in Toronto.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 2, 2025
Giants, Padres clash in key divisional series by the Bay

Logan Webb will take the ball for the San Francisco Giants in Monday's series-opener against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 2, 2025
Athletics return to Sacramento searching for answers vs. Twins

Luis Severino will take the mound on Monday night at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento as the Athletics hop to get in the W column vs. the Twins.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Jun 2, 2025
Luis Matos helps Giants beat Marlins, end road trip on high note

Luis Matos' three-run home run acted as the difference for the San Francisco Giants during Sunday's 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Jun 2, 2025
A’s slide continues as they suffer sweep in Toronto

The Athletics continue to slide, dropping a four-game set in Toronto that concluded with an 8-4 loss on Sunday afternoon against the Blue Jays.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | May 30, 2025
Sacramento Kings to hire Chris Darnell & Mike Miller as assistant coaches

The Sacramento Kings are hiring Chris Darnel & Mike Miller to new head coach Doug Christie's coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.
UC DAVIS | May 30, 2025
UC Davis Football Scheduled For Three Nationally Broadcast Games

UC Davis football announced this week that they have been selected for three nationally televised games during the 2025 regular season.