Joel Zumaya was writhing in pain, fearing his major league career was over.

The Tigers' reliever was on the ground, feeling like someone had taken a hammer and shattered his elbow.

Zumaya learned Tuesday he will miss the remainder of the season, marking the fourth consecutive year he will miss significant time due to an injury.

“I know it’s going to take four months to heal,” he said. “It’s not 12 months. I’m a hardworking guy. I won’t give up."

Tuesday proved to be just as disappointing for Tigers pitchers Armando Galarraga and Fu-Te Ni, who were both roughed up in an 11-4 loss to Minnesota.

Here's the rest of your morning links.

MLB:

• Yahoo.com: Zumaya's run of bad and unfortunate breaks have defined his Tigers' career.
• Detroit News: Phil Coke and Eddie Bonine are ready to fill in the void left by Zumaya's absence. 
• ESPN.com: Even at 47, the Phillies' Jamie Moyer is still pitching strong, serving up home runs.

NBA:

• Miami Herald: If three big stars align in Miami, South Florida could become a basketball epicenter.
• Detroit Free Press: When the clock strikes midnight tonight, don't expect much from the Pistons.
• Cleveland Plain-Dealer: A source close to LeBron James believes The King is leaning toward staying home.

NFL:

• MLive.com: Lions president Tom Lewands needs to explain himself following arrest.
• Detroit Free Press: Would the Lions be taking a risk by going after Albert Haynesworth?
• Cincinnati.com: Bengals' Cedric Benson is the latest NFL player to have a run in with the law.

TENNIS:

• New York Times: John Isner is hoping his Wimbledon marathon isn't the highlight of his career.