Los Angeles Dodgers announce Oklahoma City as new Triple-A affiliate -- and what it means for player development

The owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers reached an agreement Wednesday to buy a stake in the Oklahoma City RedHawks, where the team's Triple-A affiliate will play next year.This brings to a close the Dodgers' 44-year minor-league presence in Albuquerque. The Dodgers will continue to play in the Pacific Coast League, but in the American Northern Division and at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.