The Angels were swept by the Blue Jays in July 2025, losing 3-2 after a Bo Bichette HR. Now 43-45, the Halos face a midseason crisis. Recap here.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
There's no game on the schedule today, and for the Los Angeles Angels, that might be the best news they've had in days. After a brutal weekend in Toronto that ended with a 3-2 loss on Sunday, the Halos were swept by the Blue Jays, extending their losing streak to three games and dropping their record to a frustrating 43-45 at the season's halfway point.
The Angels struggled with missed opportunities throughout the series, a painful theme for a team now sitting two games below .500.
The series finale was a microcosm of the Angels' recent struggles. Despite a close 3-2 score, the game never truly felt within reach. Blue Jays star Bo Bichette delivered the key blow with a home run, and Toronto capitalized on every Angels misstep. For the Halos, the story was one of frustration and runners left stranded, a recurring nightmare that has plagued them in close contests. The sweep pushed the red-hot Blue Jays to an eight-game winning streak, while the Angels were left to ponder what went wrong on the flight back to Anaheim.
The team's on-field performance isn't the only area in flux. Just before the weekend series, the Angels made moves to patch up the roster, placing promising second baseman Christian Moore on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain. In his place, shortstop Chad Stevens gets a call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake, another young player thrown into the fire. These moves highlight the team's thin depth and the constant challenge of staying healthy and competitive through the grind of a 162-game season.
With the 2025 season officially at its midpoint, the Angels find themselves in fourth place in the AL West, looking up at the competition. Despite the team's collective inconsistency, several players have put together first-half performances worthy of team MVP consideration. These individual bright spots are a reminder of the talent on the roster, but the ultimate goal remains elusive. The challenge for the second half will be translating those individual successes into consistent team victories.
While the present may feel gloomy, there's always hope on the horizon. The upcoming 26th All-Star Futures Game will offer a showcase for the next wave of talent, and the Angels will have prospects representing the organization. For fans weary of the big-league club's struggles, the event is a welcome reminder that the farm system is working to develop the stars of tomorrow. It's a glimmer of light and a sign that the front office is building for sustained success.
Today is a much-needed travel day, a chance for the team to catch its breath and reset before a pivotal homestand. They'll face the division-rival Texas Rangers starting Tuesday, a series that feels like a gut-check moment. Can the Angels shake off the Toronto blues and reclaim their footing in the AL West, or will the midseason slide continue? Anaheim is waiting for an answer.
