Dodgers officially announce new radio deal with 570-AM

The Dodgers' deal with Clear Channel Communications to move their radio flagship home to KLAC-AM (570) starting next season became official today.

The three year deal through 2014 ends a four-year run with the team had with on KABC-AM (790).

The Daily News first reported the agreement 11 days ago (linked here), as it was pending approval by Major League Baseball.

"We are extremely pleased that this partnership takes Dodger broadcasts to one of the best sports radio stations in the country, AM 570 Fox Sports L.A.," said the Dodgers' Chief Revenue Officer Michael Young said in a statement.

"Clear Channel's all-sports format will elevate the Dodgers in terms of coverage and significantly enhance our fans' engagement with the club. Through this strategic partnership, the Dodgers will now have the opportunity to connect with the millions of listeners that tune into Clear Channel's wide-reaching AM and FM stations."

The post-game "DodgerTalk" will continue to be part of the package, but no hosts have been named. Josh Suchon and Joe Block hosted the show last season, with Ken Levine being part of the package as well.

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