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SAN DIEGO — You can't find a World Series trophy in the Padres' display case, but an artist's paint brush, cast in gold, would be appropriate, in honor of three select Padres greats — each one homegrown — who dominated with flair and unorthodox brilliance that made them more interesting.

Those suddenly lovable Houston Astros have become the universally respected favorites to win the upcoming World Series.

PHILADELPHIA — As Bryce Harper stepped to the plate in the eighth inning Sunday, a runner on base and the Phillies trailing by one run, Rhys Hoskins stood in the dugout and swayed, arms behind his back, occasionally bobbing up and down on his tiptoes, a 240-pound mass of nervous…

They have thrived on a chaotic, spirited energy this postseason. The Phillies are beating them at their own game.

Did voters pick the Astros’ Dusty Baker, the Padres’ Yu Darvish, the Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber or the Yankees’ Anthony Rizzo?

The movement on this pitch was just silly.

SAN DIEGO — It was history simply by taking place.

Oh, he got all of that one.

Which team will advance from the National League to compete in the World Series? Our MLB writers make their picks.

SAN DIEGO — In the aftermath of a Game 2 victory over the Dodgers that leveled the National League Division Series, San Diego Padres starter Yu Darvish complimented his former team’s offense.

LOS ANGELES — Now it's a series.