LEADING OFF: Red-hot Cubs visit Giants, Yanks' Cole vs. Rays

A look at what's happening around the majors Thursday:. The surging Chicago Cubs are headed west for a series in San Francisco having won three straight and nine of 10. The NL Central leaders have limited opponents to three or fewer runs in 12 of 13 games, a trend they'll try to continue with right-hander Zach Davies (2-2) on the mound.