Small markets find themselves at a disadvantage in Major League Baseball, as the largest cities tend to feature MLB teams with the most fans and highest attendance.
Read on for a list of the smallest cities with an MLB team:
Smallest Cities With MLB Team
| City | Metro Population | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 1,574,452 | Brewers |
| Cleveland | 2,171,877 | Guardians |
| Kansas City | 2,253,579 | Royals |
| Cincinnati | 2,302,815 | Reds |
| Pittsburgh | 2,429,917 | Pirates |
| Sacramento | 2,463,127 | Athletics |
| St. Louis | 2,811,927 | Cardinals |
| Baltimore | 2,859,024 | Orioles |
| Denver | 3,052,498 | Rockies |
| San Diego | 3,298,799 | Padres |
What is the Smallest City With an MLB Team?
Milwaukee is the smallest city with an MLB team, thanks to a current estimated metro population of 1,574,452.
The Brewers moved to Milwaukee in 1970 after one season as the Seattle Pilots. They have notched 10 playoff appearances and one pennant since moving to a new city.
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