Yet neither Harper nor Machado has a ring to his name. For all their countless individual success over the years, neither has been able to make it over the hump and hoist that iconic Commissioner’s Trophy into the night sky.

That could all change soon, though. The Padres and Phillies are set to duel in the NLCS. Winner gets a pennant. Winner gets a spot in the World Series.

Both sides were underdogs when they faced off against 100-win teams in the Division Series. The Friars famously dropped 14 of their 19 regular-season matchups to the Dodgers before putting them down in quick order in the NLDS. The Phils, who finished third in the NL East, proceeded to crush defending champion Atlanta’s pitching en route to a 3-1 series win.

It was the sort of showcase that put the league on notice. Now, with a spot in baseball’s biggest stage on the line, the stakes are higher than they’ve ever been for two of the game’s greatest players.

MORE: Watch Padres vs. Phillies NLCS Game 1 live on fuboTV (free trial)

Here’s what you need to know as the Phillies take on the Padres in Game 1 of the NLCS on Tuesday:

What channel is Padres vs. Phillies on today?

Channel: FS1 (U. S. ) | Sportsnet (Canada) Live stream: FoxSports. com, fuboTV (U. S. ) | Sportsnet NOW (Canada)

Fox Sports will continue its trend of broadcasting National League playoff games by airing Game 1 of the NLCS on FS1. Joe Davis will lead play-by-play coverage, while John Smoltz will offer musings as a color commentator. Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci will be in the dugout providing reports and interviews as all the action unfolds.

Cord-cutters can access Tuesday’s game via FoxSports.com or fuboTV, which offers a free trial. Canadian fans can watch the action on Sportsnet and stream the game via Sportsnet NOW.

Padres vs. Phillies start time

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 18 Start time: 8:03 p. m. ET (5:03 p. m. PT)

Game 1 of the NLCS will start at 8:03 p.m. ET — 5:03 p.m. local time at Petco Park.

MLB playoff schedule 2022

National League

Wild Card Series

Division Series

Championship Series

The NLCS will be carried by Fox and FS1.

    • if necessary

American League

Wild Card Series

Division Series

Championship Series

The ALCS will be carried by TBS.

    • if necessary

World Series schedule

The World Series will be carried by Fox.

    • if necessary