The Yankees chased the Rays for most of the season. On Tuesday, that chase finally came to an end, as Tampa Bay clinched the AL East with a 6-1 win over the Yankees in Tuesday’s nightcap in The Bronx.

A Hall of Fame pitcher and a longtime ESPN broadcaster have lots of praise, some politicians weigh in, a few N.Y.-area writers have their say.

Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in 6 2/3 outstanding innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays clinched the AL East with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night in the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader.

With their 2-0 win over the Rays on Tuesday afternoon, the Yankees (90-66) moved six games ahead of the Red Sox for the AL's top wild-card spot.