Robert Ford
@raford3.bsky.social
Houston Astros radio broadcaster. Syracuse alumnus. Bronx native. Dad. Post more often on Instagram, where I’m verified. Black Lives Matter. rford@astros.com.
At a brewery in Sydney, Australia. Bartender tells me he got into the NFL via fantasy football; he’s a Cowboys fan & “it hasn’t been going very well.”
November 14, 2025 at 3:55 AM
At a brewery in Sydney, Australia. Bartender tells me he got into the NFL via fantasy football; he’s a Cowboys fan & “it hasn’t been going very well.”
Early voting has started in Texas, & lasts through 10/31. Election Day is 11/4. Every election, & every vote, is important.
October 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Early voting has started in Texas, & lasts through 10/31. Election Day is 11/4. Every election, & every vote, is important.
Jen Pawol, who will become the first woman to umpire a regular season MLB game tomorrow, says Astros manager Joe Espada had words of encouragement for her during spring training. From @tylerkepner.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
August 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Jen Pawol, who will become the first woman to umpire a regular season MLB game tomorrow, says Astros manager Joe Espada had words of encouragement for her during spring training. From @tylerkepner.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...
Turns out the bombs bursting in air tonight in LA on the 4th of July were the Astros’ bats. 18 runs, 11 extra-base hits, including 5 home runs - 2 by Dodgers fan favorite Jose Altuve. Largest Dodgers loss ever at Dodger Stadium.
July 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Turns out the bombs bursting in air tonight in LA on the 4th of July were the Astros’ bats. 18 runs, 11 extra-base hits, including 5 home runs - 2 by Dodgers fan favorite Jose Altuve. Largest Dodgers loss ever at Dodger Stadium.
Former Astros interim manager Tony DeFrancesco won 3 PCL titles in 7 years as the skipper of the Sacramento River Cats.
June 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Former Astros interim manager Tony DeFrancesco won 3 PCL titles in 7 years as the skipper of the Sacramento River Cats.
100 years ago today, Wally Pipp got Wally Pipped…
Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak started the day before, when he pinch hit for Pee Wee Wanninger.
Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak started the day before, when he pinch hit for Pee Wee Wanninger.
June 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
100 years ago today, Wally Pipp got Wally Pipped…
Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak started the day before, when he pinch hit for Pee Wee Wanninger.
Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games streak started the day before, when he pinch hit for Pee Wee Wanninger.
Check out the Clemente Museum when you’re in Pittsburgh.
June 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Check out the Clemente Museum when you’re in Pittsburgh.
From the Astros game notes. I’m sure many Astros fans remember that 1986 run. Scott’s no-hitter vs. the Giants clinched the NL West.
April 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
From the Astros game notes. I’m sure many Astros fans remember that 1986 run. Scott’s no-hitter vs. the Giants clinched the NL West.
Enjoying the Final Four with a delicious vanilla porter.
April 6, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Enjoying the Final Four with a delicious vanilla porter.
In our City Connect 2.0 Era.
March 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
In our City Connect 2.0 Era.
My 14-year-old had thoughts about Spencer Arrighetti warming up to Rage Against the Machine’s Bulls on Parade.
March 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
My 14-year-old had thoughts about Spencer Arrighetti warming up to Rage Against the Machine’s Bulls on Parade.
Starting my 24th year in baseball, 13th with the Astros. Still love coming to work every day.
March 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Starting my 24th year in baseball, 13th with the Astros. Still love coming to work every day.
Either Southeast Missouri State or Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will hoist this trophy tonight. Calling the OVC Tournament final at 8 pm CT/9 pm ET on ESPN2. Winner will be the first team to officially punch their ticket for the NCAA Tournament.
March 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Either Southeast Missouri State or Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will hoist this trophy tonight. Calling the OVC Tournament final at 8 pm CT/9 pm ET on ESPN2. Winner will be the first team to officially punch their ticket for the NCAA Tournament.
March 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
