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[April 21, 2016]    April 20 (the Sports Xchange) - The family of the fan who fell to his death last year from an upper deck at Turner Field has claimed negligence in the lawsuit filed against the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball.

According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the family of 60-year-old Gregory Murrey filed the lawsuit Tuesday, accusing the defendants of disregarding fans' safety by putting up a guard railing that is only 30 inches tall. The lawsuit said that height is 12 inches short of the industry standard.

"Had the rail been 42 inches, Mr. Murrey would not have fallen over the rail," stated the complaint filed in Fulton County State Court.

Murrey of Alpharetta, Ga., died after falling into a lower-level stand during an August game against the New York Yankees.

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The Cleveland Indians activated outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall from the 15-day disabled list.

Chisenhall began the season on the 15-day DL after being limited to 10 exhibition games this spring due to right forearm soreness and a left wrist impingement. He began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus.

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The Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of right-hander Drew Hayes from Triple-A Louisville.

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The Colorado Rockies acquired first baseman Cody Decker from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash.

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St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Seung Hwan Oh is the second National League pitcher to start a season with no runs and at least one strikeout in his first seven games. Kenley Jansen of the Los Angeles Dodgers did it in 2014. (Editing by Larry Fine) ))

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