Streaking Sox make it five straight  —  In Fenway Park opener, Lowell notches four hits  —  BOSTON — They took off their road grays, threw on their home whites and not a whole lot else changed.  And considering the way they played in their season-opening trip through Texas and Baltimore …

Notes: Pitchers won't change approach  —  Warning about beanballs doesn't faze Robinson  —  WASHINGTON — It appears the Nationals are not putting the heated incident against the Mets behind them.  On Washington's bulletin board was a New York Post article that previewed the current series between the two clubs.

Padres-Marlins Preview  —  Off to disheartening starts to the season, the San Diego Padres and Florida Marlins will both be looking to snap losing streaks when they meet Tuesday in the Marlins' home opener.  —  The Padres (1-4) have lost four in a row and were embarrassed by Colorado at home during a three-game sweep over the weekend.

Cubs' Lee expected to get new deal  —  New contract reportedly to be for five years  —  CHICAGO — Derrek Lee should be able to focus solely on baseball after Tuesday.  —  The Chicago Cubs have called a news conference for Tuesday and were expected to announce at that time that they have signed …

It's Early, but the Mets' Glass Is at Least Half Full  —  A pessimist could attribute the Mets' 4-1 start to a forgiving schedule that included a string of home games against what are presumed to be the lesser teams in the National League East.  An optimist could consider the same evidence …

Sore forearm sidelines Halladay  —  Blue Jays ace returns to Toronto, will miss one start  —  BOSTON — Toronto's rotation issues got a little more complicated on Tuesday, when the team announced that staff ace Roy Halladay will miss one start due to stiffness in his right forearm.

Eight is not enough for Rangers  —  The first e-mail I opened this week started with the line: "Are the Rangers insane?''  —  Like that one, there were a lot of missives that didn't include any question at all.  Somebody ranted about how the Rangers are hurting his fantasy league team.

Mailbag: Step back off the ledge already  —  Beat reporter Scott Merkin answers fans' questions … I understand Ozzie wants to get Boone Logan's feet wet, but there is no way he should have been in the game against Travis Hafner [last Wednesday].  I might be mistaken …

Six homers lead Reds rout  —  Five solo blasts and a grand slam earn big victory  —  CHICAGO — There was no doubt the wind was blowing out at Wrigley Field on Tuesday.  —  Cincinnati connected for six home runs, including one by pitcher Bronson Arroyo and a grand slam by Edwin Encarnacion …

Rockies report, April 11  —  Scouting Report: Arizona Diamondbacks  —  Series history: Arizona leads 75-60, including 44-22 at Chase Field.  Arizona won two of three last week at Coors Field.  —  Injury report: Right-handed pitcher Brandon Medders (back inflammation) is on the disabled list …

Rush to judgment for Pirates fans?  —  A home opener that leaves the crowd stuck between love and heartbreak  —  Long before the Pirates tried yesterday to spiritedly prove him wrong, Joe DiMaggio, asked about Opening Day, described his love for the occasion by saying, "You think something wonderful is going to happen."