PARIS -- The Latest from the European Championship (all times local):---9.10 p.m.Two Russia players have been fined by their clubs over an ostentatious party following the national teams group stage exit from the European Championship.Video posted online appeared to show forward Alexander Kokorin and midfielder Pavel Mamaev in a nightclub, with waiters carrying dozens of bottles of champagne, as the Russian anthem played.Fans commenting online said the party was inappropriate after Russias poor performance at Euro 2016.Kokorins club Zenit St. Petersburg and Mamaevs team FC Krasnodar said in statements that the players would be fined and sent to train with the clubs youth squads.Kokorin tells Russias Tass agency that he didnt order the champagne, and that he and Mamaev were simply present at someone elses birthday celebrations.---8.35 p.m.Portugal coach Fernando Santos says his team will make a match-day decision as to whether central defender Pepe is fit to play against Wales in Wednesdays semifinal.Santos says we will make our decision tomorrow. I wont be rushed into it, so I am sure you will be rolling in your beds tonight unable to sleep.A thigh muscle problem kept Pepe out of training on Monday. He then trained separately from his teammates on Tuesday before Santos addressed the media at the Stade de Lyon.Pepe has played every minute of Portugals five matches at Euro 2016.His absence would be a huge blow to Portugal when it faces a Wales side led by Gareth Bale.---4:20 p.m.Former Wales manager Gary Speed, who was found hanged in his home in 2011, is at the forefront of the Welsh squads minds going into the semifinal against Portugal on Wednesday.Wales captain Ashley Williams says he was thinking about him (Speed) on the plane and my thought is Id hope and think hed be proud of us.Speed played 85 games for Wales -- the majority of them as captain -- and then took over as coach of his country in 2010. He led for Wales for 10 games before he died.Speaking with Williams on Tuesday at the pre-match news conference in Lyon, Wales coach Chris Coleman -- who was a close friend of Speed -- said Speedo is not a Welsh, but a sporting icon. I dont need a game of football to remember Speed. I think about him every day.---3:55 p.m.Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff is siding with UEFA about keeping players children away from the pitch after games at Euro 2016.While Wales players have been kidding around with their children, UEFA made it clear on Tuesday that a toddlers place is not on a football pitch at Euro 2016.Bierhoff is on the same wavelength, saying: For me its a bit too much at times. I think the notion that you take to the pitch as a team and stay as a team is not wrong. The circle (of team associates) is always getting bigger and it reaches a stage where you cant miss it. From that point of view, I can understand such a decision or suggestion from UEFA.---2:40 p.m.Two problem pitches at the European Championship should be in better shape for their last matches, says UEFAs tournament director.At Stade de France, which hosts the final on Sunday, and in Marseille, where France plays Germany in a semifinal on Thursday, playing surfaces have been criticized.Both venues host concerts and other events, and soaked up heavy rainfall during Euro 2016.UEFA official Martin Kallen says the Marseille turf -- which was relaid in mid-May -- should now be the best it has been.France coach Didier Deschamps was unhappy with the quality after a group-stage game against Albania.Kallen says the Stade de France pitch was much better for Frances 5-2 win over Iceland on Sunday.On Sunday, it will not be excellent ... but it will be good for the finalists, Kallen says.Currently, UEFA wants teams to train on the stadium one day before each match but will look at changes for Euro 2020.Kallen says: We have to have pitches in top condition.---2:30 p.m.Portugal defender Pepe has trained separately from his teammates, the day before their European Championship semifinal match against Wales.Pepe missed training on Monday because of a muscle problem in his thigh.The Real Madrid defender has played every minute of Portugals five matches at Euro 2016.He has proven to be a key piece of Fernando Santos side and his absence for the game at the Stade de Lyon on Wednesday would be a huge blow.---1:45 p.m.UEFAs tournament director says he is very satisfied with security operations at the European Championship ahead of the last three matches.Martin Kallen says the security risk level is still the same as at the beginning (of the tournament) but there were no issues.Stade de France, which will host the final on Sunday, was a target on Nov. 13 during a France-Germany match when deadly attacks around Paris killed 130 people.At previous games, French authorities who are responsible for security removed suspect packages and conducted a controlled explosion on a car parked near the stadium.Kallen says at a briefing that this was until now always a false alarm.The UEFA official says: We have worked very well together with the French authorities.---11:50 a.m.UEFA says it is cute but not safe for players children to join in post-match celebrations at the European Championship.The scenes of toddlers in full Wales kit joining their dads on the pitch after another Euro 2016 win has added to the surprise semifinalists feel-good story.However, UEFA has asked for no more on-field family scenes when Wales plays Portugal in Lyon on Wednesday.UEFAs tournament director Martin Kallen says: It is a European Championship not a family party.Kallen says a stadium is not the most safe place for small kids if fans invaded the field, and with stadium staff operating machinery on the playing surface.The UEFA official said: It is nice pictures. 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(All games on TBS).x-if necessary.---Season Series: Indians won 4-3.---Projected Lineup:Blue Jays: 2B Devon Travis (.300, 11 HRs, 50 RBI), 3B Josh Donaldson (.284, 37, 99), 1B Edwin Encarnacion (.263, 42, 127), DH Jose Bautista (.234, 22, 69), C Russell Martin (.231, 20, 74), SS Troy Tulowitzki (.254, 24, 79), RF Michael Saunders (.253, 24, 57), CF Kevin Pillar (.266, 7, 53), LF Ezequiel Carrera (.248, 6, 23) or Melvin Upton Jr. (.238, 20, 61 with San Diego and Toronto).Indians: DH Carlos Santana (.259, 34, 87, 99 walks), 2B Jason Kipnis (.275, 23, 82, 41 doubles), SS Francisco Lindor (.301, 15, 78, 19 steals), 1B Mike Napoli (.239, career highs with 34 HRs, 101 RBI), 3B Jose Ramirez (.312, 11, 76, 46 doubles, .357 with runners in scoring position), RF Lonnie Chisenhall (.286, 8, 57), LF Rajai Davis (.249, 12, 48, team-high 43 steals), CF Tyler Naquin (.296, 14, 43, among top 5 rookies in several offensive categories), C Yan Gomes (.167, 9, 34, only 74 games because of injuries).---Projected Rotation:Blue Jays: RH Marco Estrada (9-9, 3.48 ERA), LH J.A. Happ (20-4, 3.18), RH Marcus Stroman (9-10, 4.37, career-high 204 IP), RH Aaron Sanchez (15-2, AL-leading 3.00).Indians: RH Corey Kluber (18-9, 3.14, 227 Ks in 215 innings), RH Trevor Bauer (12-8, 4.26, career-high 190 innings), RH Josh Tomlin (13-9, 4.40, 36 HRs in 174 innings), RH Mike Clevinger (3-3, 5.26 in 17 games, 10 starts).---Relievers:Blue Jays: RH Roberto Osuna (1-6, 2.68, 36/39 saves), RH Jason Grilli (7-6, 1.29, 81Ks in 59 innings with Atlanta and Toronto), LH Brett Cecil (1-7, 3.96), RH Joe Biagini (4-3, 3.06 in 60 games as a rookie), LH Francisco Liriano (8-13, 4.69 with Pittsburgh and Toronto; 2-2, 2.92 in 10 games, 8 starts, for Blue Jays).Indians: RH Cody Allen (3-5, 2.51, 32/35 saves), RH Bryan Shaw (2-5, 3.24, 75 games), LH Andrew Miller (10-1, 1.45 ERA, 12 saves, 14.9 Ks per 9 innings with Yankees and Indians), RH Dan Otero (5-1, 1.53, 39 of last 46 appearances scoreless), RH Jeff Manship (2-1, 3.12, 53 games), RH Zach McAllister (3-2, 4.44, 53 games).---Matchups:Toronto and Cleveland, previously AL East foes, have never met in the postseason. But the cities squared off this spring for a spot in the NBA Finals when LeBron James and the Cavaliers beat the Toronto Raptors en route to a long-awaited championship. ... As in ALDS between Indians and Red Sox, there are connections between the franchises. Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro spent 24 years with Indians, working his way up through the front office before leaving last year. Toronto general manager Ross Atkins also came from Cleveland, and Blue Jays player development adviser Eric Wedge is a former Indians manager. ... Len Barker pitched a perfect game for Cleveland against Toronto in May 1981. ... Indians played two of their most memorable games this season against Toronto. They won 2-1 in 19 innings on July 1 (Canada Day) to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 14 games. Santana hit the decisive homer off Darwin Barney, the second Blue Jays infielder to pitch in the game. Toronto topped the Indians 9-6 the following day. Cleveland also beat the Blue Jays 3-2 on Aug. 19, winning on Naquins game-ending, inside-the-park homer. ... Four of the seven regular-season meetings were decided by one run. ... Bauer came out of the bullpen in the July 1 win and pitched five scoreless innings. ... Indians batted .227 against Toronto pitchers in 2016. ... Chisenhall hit .348 against Blue Jays despite striking out 12 times in 23 at-bats. ... Napoli batted .148 vs. Blue Jays but has 20 career homers and 51 RBI against Toronto. ... Kluber went 0-1 this season and is 1/3 with a 5.34 ERA in five career starts against Blue Jays. He pitched seven shutout innings in his postseason debut against Boston. ... Miller has faced the Blue Jays more than any Cleveland pitcher, posting a 3-1 record and 4.11 ERA in 30 games. ... Donaldson is 9 for 18 with five doubles and three RBI in four playoff games this year. He has a .778 slugging percentage and has scored five runs. ... Encarnacion is 6 for 16 (.375) with three homers and seven RBI in playoffs. He has four career postseason homers, the second-highest total in Blue Jays history. Bautista and Joe Carter each have six. ... Tulowitzki is 6 for 17 (.353) with five RBI in playoffs. ... Two of Bautistas four hits this postseason have been home runs. ... Blue Jays have outscored opponents 26-12 in four postseason games and outhomered them 10-3.dddddddddddd ... Estrada allowed one run over 8 1/3 innings to beat Texas in Game 1 of ALDS. He is 3-1 with a 2.68 ERA in eight postseason games, four starts. ... Sanchez is expected to make only one ALCS start as Blue Jays limit his career-high workload.---Big Picture:Blue Jays: After snapping a 22-year postseason drought in 2015, Toronto reached the playoffs for the second straight season under manager John Gibbons. The last time the Blue Jays did that was a three-year run from 1991-93 that ended with back-to-back World Series titles. ... This time, Blue Jays (89-73) captured the top AL wild card by winning their last two regular-season games in Boston. They beat division-rival Baltimore at home in the wild-card game on Encarnacions three-run homer in the 11th inning, then eliminated Texas in the ALDS for the second consecutive year. The win over the Rangers marked the first postseason sweep in Blue Jays history. ... Toronto is 6-0 in October after going 11-16 in September, its worst month of the season. ... Blue Jays averaged an AL-worst 3.69 runs in September and October regular-season games, a full run off their season average of 4.70. ... Blue Jays starters were strong down the stretch, allowing no more than one earned run in 12 of the final 17 games. The bullpen struggled, however, blowing leads five times in a seven-game stretch that ended Oct. 1. ... Blue Jays went 46-35 at home, the fourth-best mark in the division. ... Toronto has several pending free agents, including Bautista, Encarnacion, Saunders, Cecil and RHP R.A. Dickey.Indians: Cleveland makes its fifth ALCS appearance and first since 2007. Indians havent been to World Series since 1997. ... Indians (94-67) took lead in AL Central on June 4 and never looked back, winning division with ease. Theyve overcome adversity all season. Star outfielder Michael Brantley played in just 11 games following shoulder surgery, but team got unexpected contributions from Ramirez, Naquin and others to more than pick up slack. ... Clevelands starting pitching was supposed to carry club, but its been a consistent lineup and one of baseballs best bullpens that has Indians playing again in October. Manager Terry Franconas deft touch has kept team energized and believing it can make a deep playoff run. ... Cleveland hasnt won the World Series since 1948, but following Cavs NBA title in June, Indians dont feel pressured to end citys championship drought. ... Front office stepped up at trade deadline and acquired Miller, who might be most valuable reliever in majors. Also, team acquired Brandon Guyer and Coco Crisp to provide depth in outfield. Abraham Almonte is not available in postseason because of PED suspension. ... Indians are different team at home, where they went AL-best 53-28 and led league with 11 walkoff wins. ... Indians didnt lose three straight all season.---Watch For:- Center Stage. Die-hard baseball fans know Lindor, one of the games rising stars. Hes got all the tools: a sweet swing, golden glove and smile that can light up any ballpark. The 22-year-old shortstop plays with a youthful joy that will draw the TV cameras and national audience to him as never before.- Lirianos Status. The left-hander was removed from Torontos roster in the ALDS because of a concussion sustained in Game 2. He was struck in the back of the head by Carlos Gomezs line drive, measured at 102 mph off the bat. Liriano, who has made two relief appearances this postseason, said this week he felt fine. Hes not eligible to return until Game 2 of the ALCS.- Miller Time. Franconas decision in Game 1 of the ALDS to bring in Miller in the fifth inning -- his earliest appearance of the season -- proved to be a defining moment as Clevelands bullpen closed out the opener and the Red Sox never recovered. Francona wont hesitate to use the talented lefty in a nontraditional way again. Miller has not allowed a run in 12 1/3 innings over eight career postseason appearances. He has 17 strikeouts and has limited opponents to a .077 batting average (3 for 39).- Devons Knee. Travis was scratched from Game 2 of the Division Series with a bone bruise in his right knee. After a cortisone shot Saturday, he was available off the bench in Game 3 but did not play. Atkins said Travis is improving and is expected to return for the ALCS. Travis said he felt much better and will be ready to go in Game 1. Barney, a former Gold Glove winner, made two starts for Toronto in the ALDS.- Cleveland Rocks. After waiting 52 years for one of its major pro sports teams to win a championship, Cleveland could be on the brink of a second one in four months. James and a few teammates attended the Division Series to support the Indians and promised a return visit. ' ' '