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 | Apr 8, 2025
A’s fall to 0-4 at Sutter Health Park

The Athletics are now 0-4 at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento following Monday's series-opening loss to the San Diego Padres.
NBA | Apr 7, 2025
Western Conference Standings Update: The finish line has arrived

As we enter the final week of the NBA regular season, the Western Conference standings are a mess. Here's where things currently stand.
SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS | Apr 7, 2025
River Cats pitcher Carson Seymour Tabbed PCL Pitcher of the Week

Sacramento River Cats right-handed pitcher Carson Seymour was named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for April 1-6th.
UC DAVIS | Apr 7, 2025
UC Davis football opens Spring Practice

UC Davis football officially opened spring practice with its first session of the month as the Aggies turn the page from 2024 to 2025.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 7, 2025
Stockton Kings advance to NBA G League Finals

Mason Jones (38 points) and the Stockton Kings have advanced to the NBA G League Finals, where they will face Mac McClung and the Magic.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 7, 2025
DeMar DeRozan passes Jerry West on the NBA’s All-Time scoring list

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan continues to make history, this time by passing the logo himself--Jerry West--on the NBA scoring list.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 7, 2025
Giants take 7-game win streak into Opening Day rematch vs. Reds

Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants will look to secure an eighth straight win on Monday night when they face the Reds at Oracle Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 7, 2025
Hot Padres out to take advantage of A’s hitter-friendly park

The Fernando Tatis Jr. and the red-hot San Diego Padres will arrive at Sutter Health Park on Monday to face the Athletics in Sacramento.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 7, 2025
Kings look to carry momentum into meeting vs. Pistons

The Sacramento Kings will look to close a six-game road trip with their third straight win when they face the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 7, 2025
Giants walk off Mariners for seventh straight win

The San Francisco Giants are off to their best nine-game start in over 20 years following Sunday's walk-off win over the Seattle Mariners.
NFL | Apr 4, 2025
NFL implementing Hawk-Eye system to measure first downs

The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, the league announced.
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS | Apr 4, 2025
Raiders QB Geno Smith agrees to 2-year extension through 2027

The Las Vegas Raiders and new quarterback Geno Smith are reportedly in agreement on a two-year, $85.5 million ($66.5 million guaranteed) deal.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 4, 2025
Stockton Kings advance to Western Conference Finals in NBA G League Playoffs

The Stockton Kings have advanced to the NBA G League's Western Conference Finals following Thursday's win over the Valley Suns.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 4, 2025
Struggling Kings nearing must-win territory at Hornets

The Sacramento Kings are in need of a bounce-back win as they cling to the 10th and final postseason seed in the Western Conference.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 4, 2025
Justin Verlander chases 263rd win in Giants’ home opener vs. Mariners

Justin Verlander will take the ball for the San Francisco Giants in Friday's home opener at Oracle Park vs. the Seattle Mariners.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 3, 2025
Sam Amick on Domantas Sabonis’ future as the Kings offseason looms

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to forecast the upcoming Sacramento Kings offseason as the regular season ends.
SACRAMENTO STATE FOOTBALL | Apr 3, 2025
Sacramento State files application to move from FCS to FBS

According to ESPN, Sacramento State is in the process of filing an application with the NCAA this week to transition from the FCS to the FBS.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 3, 2025
NBA releases Play-In schedules: When could the Kings play?

The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament schedule has been released as the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, and Dallas Mavericks battle for two spots.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 3, 2025
Heliot Ramos ties franchise record in Giants win over Astros

The San Francisco Giants are off to their best start to a season in over ten years following a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros.
MLB | Apr 3, 2025
Cubs sweep A’s in inaugural Sacramento series

The Athletics opened its three-year tenure in Sacramento on a sour note as the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep at Sutter Health Park.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 2, 2025
Kayte Christensen on the Kings’ struggles as the Play-In nears

Sacramento Kings TV analyst Kayte Christensen joined Carmichael Dave & Jason Ross to try and make sense of the team's recent struggles.
SACRAMENTO STATE BASKETBALL | Apr 2, 2025
Mike Bibby speaks for the first time as Sacramento State head coach

Mike Bibby spoke to the media this week as he was introduced as the next head coach of the Sacramento State men's basketball program.
SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC | Apr 2, 2025
Republic FC’s Freddy Kleemann earns first career Team of the Week selection

For the first time in his career, Sacramento Republic FC defender Freddy Kleemann was named to the league’s weekly top squad.
UC DAVIS | Apr 2, 2025
UC Davis football releases 2025 regular season schedule

UC Davis football has released their 2025 regular season schedule as the Aggies begin spring practices and look toward the fall.