July 4: PREGAME -- Lieber's back

Three newsworthy items today ...

a) As expected, right-hander Jon Lieber is scheduled to start Friday night for the Phillies against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.

b) The Phils have recalled catcher Carlos Ruiz from Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and placed catcher Sal Fasano (left knee) on the disabled list.

c) After one awful start last Friday in Toronto, right-hander Adam Bernero was designated for assignment. The Phillies recalled Class AAA outfielder Chris Roberson, who will fill in while banged-up outfielder David Dellucci nurses a sprained right shoulder.

And, back by popular demand, here's today's lineup.
SS Jimmy Rollins (.263, 9 HR, 31 RBI)
2B Chase Utley (.300, 16, 49)
RF Bobby Abreu (.290, 8, 57)
1B Ryan Howard (.284, 28, 69)
LF Pat Burrell (.253, 19, 55)
CF Aaron Rowand (.267, 8, 25)
3B David Bell (.257, 4, 25)
C Carlos Ruiz (.143, 0, 1)
LHP Cole Hamels (1-4, 5.50)

Oh, and Happy Fourth of July.

More later.