Gastonia Ghost Peppers Announce Coaching Staff for the 2026 Atlantic League Season

January 21, 2026 - GASTONIA, NC - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers announce coaching staff for the 2026 Atlantic League season. Mauro "Goose" Gozzo returns for a sixth season in Gastonia as the team's manager, while pitching coach Tony Fossas returns for his second season with the club. In addition, the Ghost Peppers are pleased to welcome former Gastonia player Will Johnson as hitting and base coach. "We are extremely excited to announce this championship caliber coaching staff that we believe can get us over the hu... Full Story

Brady Salisbury Promoted to President of Gastonia Ghost Peppers

October 30, 2025 - Gastonia, NC - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers are proud to announce the promotion of Brady Salisbury from General Manager to Team President. This promotion recognizes Brady's hard work, dedication, and the success he has helped bring to the team and organization. Since joining the Ghost Peppers, Brady has been instrumental in leading the team to new heights, fostering strong community engagement, and driving operational excellence. Under his leadership, the Ghost Peppers have achieved success bot... Full Story

Ghost Peppers Outfielder Justin Wylie Named to Postseason All-Star Team

October 8, 2025 - GASTONIA, NC - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers are proud to announce that outfielder Justin Wylie has been named to the Atlantic League (ALPB) Postseason All-Star Team. Wylie finished a very productive 2025 season with a .304 batting average, along with 133 hits which includes 36 doubles, six triples and a team best 29 home runs. The 5-10, 195-pound outfielder also posted 101 RBIs and 37 stolen bases. Lancaster, Pennsylvania resident finished the season with a perfect fielding percentage of 1.000.... Full Story

Ghost Peppers Recipient of Two ALPB League Awards

October 6, 2025 - GASTONIA, NC - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers are proud to announce that General Manager Brady Salisbury is the recipient of the Atlantic League's (ALPB) Executive of the Year Award, while team mascot "Peppy" has been named Atlantic League Mascot of the Year. Salisbury is in his second year as General Manager of the Ghost Peppers and has helped lead the team to back-to-back playoff appearances, including a league championship series appearance in 2024. After a slow start to the 2025 season, the G... Full Story

• Ghost Peppers Recipient of Two ALPB League Awards - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) October 6
• Ghost Peppers' Miraculous Run Comes to an End, Fall to High Point in Game 5 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 26
• Newsome spins quality start, leads Gastonia to stave off elimination & force Game 5 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 24
• Rockers score early and late, put Peppers on brink of elimination with 6-2 win - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 23
• Peppers 'pen allows 4 runs in 9th, fall in Game 2 to High Point - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 21
• Hartman Ks a dozen, Peppers use 6th-inning rally to take Game 1 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 20
• Gastonia wins regular season finale, Peppers blank Hagerstown 6-0 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 18
• Peppers and Boxcars combine for 37 hits, Hagerstown snaps Gastonia's winning streak - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 17
• Gastonia Surpasses 200 Homers for 3rd Straight Year - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 17
• Peppers use 5-run inning early on to capture 9th straight W - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 16
• From 0-5 to a 4th Straight Playoff Berth: How the Peppers Turned Their Season Around - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 14
• Ghost Peppers Clinch Second Half Championship - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 13
• Peppers to Start and Finish 2026 Season at High Point in Newly Released ALPB Schedule - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 10
• De la Rosa Becomes First in Franchise History to Go 20-40 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 9
• Cole Roederer Joins 20-20 Club in 2025 - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) September 8
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• Gastonia considers creating Sports and Entertainment Commission to attract events, boost economy - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (October 21)
• Photo gallery: High Point Rockers vs. Gastonia Ghost Peppers baseball - AtL High Point Enterpise (September 28)
• Rockers roll past Gastonia, advance to league championship series - AtL High Point Enterpise (September 26)
• Rockers beat Gastonia, lead playoff series 2-1 - AtL High Point Enterpise (September 24)
• Rockers split at Gastonia, return home to conclude playoff series - AtL High Point Enterpise (September 22)
• How to watch Atlantic League playoffs: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams for 2025 baseball postseason - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (September 20)
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia stymies Charleston offense with 12 punchouts - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 13)
• Area roundup: Gastonia routs Dirty Birds, clinches second-half division title - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 12)
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia sends Charleston to seventh-straight loss - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 11)
• Atlantic League baseball: Ghost Peppers rip Dirty Birds - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (September 10)
• Area roundup: Dirty Birds allow just three hits but fall to Gastonia - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (August 30)
• Atlantic League baseball: Gastonia eases past Dirty Birds - AtL Charleston Gazette-Mail (August 9)
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