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Ghost Peppers Sign RHP Nate Peden for 2026 Season
March 31, 2026 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers have officially signed right-handed pitcher Nate Peden for the 2026 season, Team President Brady Salisbury announced.
Peden, who was selected by Gastonia in the 2024 dispersal draft, made an immediate impact with the club. During the following season, the right-hander delivered a dominant performance on the mound, posting an impressive 1.46 ERA across 24.2 innings of work.
His consistency and effectiveness out of the bullpen quickly established h... Full StoryMore from the Atlantic League
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Catcher and Outfielder Chris Proctor Signs for the 2026 Season
March 31, 2026 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers have officially signed catcher and outfielder Chris Proctor for the 2026 season, Team President Brady Salisbury announced.
Proctor, has prior experience in the Atlantic League, spending three seasons with the Lancaster Stormers, and was a versatile asset for the club, splitting time in the outfield and behind the plate. During the 2024 season, Proctor collected an impressive 48 stolen bases, along with a .258 batting average, 13 home runs, and a .40... Full StoryMore from the Atlantic League
Infielder Xavier Casserilla Signs for the Ghost Peppers
March 31, 2026 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers have officially signed 22 year-old infielder Xavier Casserilla for the 2026 season.
Casserilla, was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 20th round out of V.R. Easton H.S. in Haslet, Texas, and spent two seasons with the Astros, Rookie and A ball affiliates. In 2025, he was a member of the Billings Mustangs in the Pioneer League.
Casserilla, offers the Ghost Peppers a young player who can play multiple spots in the infield and has upside to... Full StoryMore from the Atlantic League
Ghost Peppers Welcomes Back Silber and Miednik
March 31, 2026 - GASTONIA, N.C. - The Gastonia Ghost Peppers have officially signed two relief pitchers, Cas Silber and Jake Miednik, to contracts for the 2026 season.
Silber and Miednik are both returning players and provide experience to the bullpen.
Silber, a right-hander from Jacksonville, FL, attended High Point University and the University of Montevello. Last season, Silber made 5 appearances, posting a 1.59 ERA, racking up 12 strikeouts in 11.1 innings of work.
Miednik, a lefty out of Parkland, ... Full StoryMore from the Atlantic League
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- Ghost Peppers Welcomes Back Silber and Miednik - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) March 31
- Welcome Trendon & McKinley to the Ghost Peppers - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) March 31
- Gastonia Ghost Peppers Adds Eddie and Jonny - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) March 31
- Gastonia Ghost Peppers Announce Coaching Staff for the 2026 Atlantic League Season - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) January 21
- Brady Salisbury Promoted to President of Gastonia Ghost Peppers - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) October 30
- Ghost Peppers Outfielder Justin Wylie Named to Postseason All-Star Team - Gastonia Ghost Peppers (AtL) October 8
- 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
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Gastonia Sports Headlines
- Jack Reinheimer Takes on Special Dual Role with Gastonia Ghost Peppers - AtL NewsBreak - Gastonia (April 3)
- 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)
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