Lots of links, a mini-soapbox, a favorite former Astro and more, but first things first ... WISHING A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO 7-4: 3B Bob...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published this article on Tuesday focusing on former Astros RHP Mike Foltynewicz and his road to recovery...

Nothing but love for this dude, congrats on the promotion brother! #hehadflow pic.twitter.com/MvN8KZPfSW — Rio Ruiz (@ruiz_rio) May 14, ...

Tamale party at my house . Just me invited though , I'm just saying I'm having a party.... — Rio Ruiz (@ruiz_rio) December 30, 201...

Menudo during the holidays really doesn't get any better — Rio Ruiz (@ruiz_rio) December 24, 2014

When Brian McTaggart of MLB.com tweeted out a question Monday regarding how Astros fans felt about the signing of SS Jed Lowrie to a three-...

No better place to just relax than your grandmas house. — Rio Ruiz (@ruiz_rio) November 30, 2014

So pumped for my boy @vjvelasquezrhp for being put on the 40 man roster! #stud — Rio Ruiz (@ruiz_rio) November 20, 2014

Offseason officially begins! Arizona Fall League Champs. pic.twitter.com/XLkVaput0E — Rio Ruiz (@ruiz_rio) November 15, 2014

Salt River 6, Scottsdale 3 W- Jake Reed (1-0) L- Alex Smith (0-1) S- Enrique Burgos (1) Salt River home runs by Astros players: None. ...

Well, I enjoyed my 3 weeks off from recapping, but the next phase has begun: the Fall and Winter leagues. I will now be reprising my role as...

RIO RUIZ WITH THE WALK OFF BOMBBBBBAAAHHHHH!!! @ruiz_rio @JetHawks @astros #OneMoreWin #UnaMas #InDaShippp #WalkOffs pic.twitter.com...

You got a 10 run mercy rule paisano, don't give him a high five dang 'nabbit! — Rio Ruiz (@ruiz_rio) August 21, 2014

Man doesn't he look happy!? Happy Birthday big guy @MAppel26 #23 pic.twitter.com/mq8AdZjXOD — Lance McCullers Jr. (@LMcCullers_41) Ju...

Results for Thursday, June 5, 2014 Happy Draft Day! Omaha 6, Oklahoma City 3 W- Aaron Brooks (5-1) L- Brett Oberholtzer (1-2) S- Spe...

I first talked to Astros third baseman and 2012 4th round draft pick Rio Ruiz in August 2012 when he was playing with the Greeneville Astr...

Results for Thursday, May 22, 2014 New Orleans 3, Oklahoma City 2 in 10 innings W- Grant Dayton (1-0) L- Rhiner Cruz (1-1) OKC home ...

@ruiz_rio first bday gift!! @JioMier @MorganEnsberg @RondeyLinares #HeSoCute 😍 pic.twitter.com/taNRY1TjSo — Tony Kemp (@tonykemp6) M...

Happy Birthday to ~ 3B Rio Ruiz  (20) Drafted by Houston in the fourth round in 2012 out of Bishop Amat High School in La Puenta, Califor...

Results for Thursday, April 17, 2014 Swept. Colorado Springs 3, Oklahoma City 2 in 11 innings W- Manny Corpas (1-1) L- Darin Do...