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

SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 2, 2025
Sinking Kings try to get back afloat vs. Wizards

The Sacramento Kings are clinging to the 10th seed in the Western Conference as they enter play on Wednesday in Washington D.C.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 2, 2025
A’s look to avoid sweep as they seek first Sacramento win

The Athletics will look to secure their first win in Sacramento at Sutter Health Park when they face the Chicago Cubs in a matinee on Wednesday.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 1, 2025
‘Play Ball’: Inside the first A’s game in Sacramento

Major League Baseball arrived at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento on Monday night as the Athletics' franchise begins a controversial chapter.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 1, 2025
A’s seek to put blowout loss behind them in rematch with Cubs

Athletics ace Luis Severino will take the mound on Tuesday night as he looks to lead the A's to their first win at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 1, 2025
Giants DH Jerar Encarnación (hand) out at least two months.

The San Francisco Giants announced this week that designated hitter Jerar Encarnación (hand) is expected to miss approximately eight weeks.
SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS | Apr 1, 2025
River Cats infielder Brett Auerbach Named PCL Player of the Week

Sacramento River Cats infielder Brett Auerbach has been named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for March 28-30.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Apr 1, 2025
Western Conference Standings Update: 7 games to go

As we enter the final weeks of the NBA regular season, the Western Conference standings are tight--especially in the race for the 10th seed spot.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Apr 1, 2025
Giants’ Jordan Hicks stars in homecoming win over Astros

Jordan Hicks twirled six shutout innings & Wilmer Floes homered as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Houston Astros 7-2 on Monday night.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Apr 1, 2025
Carson Kelly (cycle), Cubs ruin Athletics’ Sacramento opener

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly collected a cycle to help hand the Athletics a blowout loss in the first MLB game in Sacramento on Monday.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2025
Stockton Kings clinch top seed in NBA G-League’s Western Conference

The Stockton Kings have clinched the top seed in the G-League's Western Conference standings as the playoffs are set to begin this week.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | Mar 31, 2025
Report: 49ers unlikely to trade Brandon Aiyuk before bonus due

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is expected to remain with the team and receive a $22.85 million bonus, per ESPN.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 31, 2025
MLB veteran thinks it’s ‘stupid’ the A’s are playing in Sacramento

One Chicago Cubs relief pitcher didn't hold back when asked how he felt about the Athletics playing games in Sacramento at Sutter Health Park.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 31, 2025
Sellout crowd awaits as A’s make Sacramento debut against Cubs

The Athletics will formally begin their tenure at Sutter Health Park on Monday, where they will face the Chicago Cubs in front of a packed crowd.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 31, 2025
Kings, Pacers battle with playoff positioning on the line

The Sacramento Kings will look to bounce back from an ugly showing in Orlando when they face the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 31, 2025
Matt Chapman, Giants win duel vs. Nick Martinez, Reds

Matt Chapman put on a show on both sides of the ball during the San Francisco Giants' win over the Reds on Sunday afternoon.
NFL | Mar 28, 2025
NFL competition committee proposes replay, kickoff changes

The NFL competition committee proposed changes to rules for next season around replay review & kickoff rules, which will be voted on next week.
UC DAVIS | Mar 28, 2025
UC Davis Football set to host Pro Day & Open Spring Practice on April 4

UC Davis football is set to host its Pro Day and begin Spring Practices starting April 4th! Here's all of the information you need to join the Aggies!
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 28, 2025
Western Conference Standings Update: 9 games to go

With nine games remaining in the NBA regular season, the Western Conference standings--primarily the Play-In race--is heating up.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 28, 2025
Severino shines, but Athletics falter late to Mariners

The Athletics got a strong Opening Day start from ace Luis Severino, but fell short to the Seattle Mariners on Opening Day at T-Mobile Park.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS | Mar 28, 2025
Giants rally in ninth to spoil Opening Day for Reds

The San Francisco Giants were one out away from an Opening Day loss, but timely hitting from Patrick Bailey & Wilmer Flores saved the day.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2025
LaVine bounces back as Kings snap skid, coast past Blazers

Thanks to a bounce-back effort from Zach LaVine, the Sacramento Kings snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating the Trail Blazers.
ATHLETICS BASEBALL | Mar 27, 2025
Athletics set 2025 Opening Day roster

A new era of A's baseball has begun. Here's the full 2025 Athletics Opening Day roster as the A's begin the regular season against Seattle.
SACRAMENTO KINGS | Mar 27, 2025
Amick: Vlade Divac has been ‘a little more involved’ with Kings

The Athletic's Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross to discuss Wes Wilcox's exit from the Sacramento Kings & more.
SACRAMENTO STATE BASKETBALL | Mar 27, 2025
Sacramento State reveals rendering of future home basketball stadium

Sacramento State basketball & athletics have revealed a rendering of The Well, the Hornets' home gym starting next season.