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The Gastonia Ghost Peppers are an independent minor league baseball team. Based in Gastonia, North Carolina, they are a member of the Atlantic League.

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 hump in 2026 and secure Gastonia... 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 both on and off the field, solidi... 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. Today's announcement comes... 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 Ghost Peppers were the hottest ... Full Story

• Gastonia Ghost Peppers Announce Coaching Staff for the 2026 Atlantic League Season - January 21, 2026
  
• Brady Salisbury Promoted to President of Gastonia Ghost Peppers - October 30, 2025
  
• Ghost Peppers Outfielder Justin Wylie Named to Postseason All-Star Team - October 8, 2025
  
• Ghost Peppers Recipient of Two ALPB League Awards - October 6, 2025
  
• Ghost Peppers' Miraculous Run Comes to an End, Fall to High Point in Game 5 - September 26, 2025
  
• Newsome spins quality start, leads Gastonia to stave off elimination & force Game 5 - September 24, 2025
  
• Rockers score early and late, put Peppers on brink of elimination with 6-2 win - September 23, 2025
  
• Peppers 'pen allows 4 runs in 9th, fall in Game 2 to High Point - September 21, 2025
  
• Hartman Ks a dozen, Peppers use 6th-inning rally to take Game 1 - September 20, 2025
  
• Gastonia wins regular season finale, Peppers blank Hagerstown 6-0 - September 18, 2025
  
• Peppers and Boxcars combine for 37 hits, Hagerstown snaps Gastonia's winning streak - September 17, 2025
  
• Gastonia Surpasses 200 Homers for 3rd Straight Year - September 17, 2025
  
• Peppers use 5-run inning early on to capture 9th straight W - September 16, 2025
  
• From 0-5 to a 4th Straight Playoff Berth: How the Peppers Turned Their Season Around - September 14, 2025
  
• Ghost Peppers Clinch Second Half Championship - September 13, 2025
  
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League: Atlantic League
Home: Gastonia, North Carolina
Class: Independent
Website: Gastonia Ghost Peppers site
Schedule: Full Gastonia Ghost Peppers Schedule Statistics: Full Gastonia Ghost Peppers Statistics

Thu., Sep 25	L	Gastonia 1 at High Point 8 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
Wed., Sep 24	W	Gastonia 4 at High Point 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
Tue., Sep 23	L	Gastonia 2 at High Point 6 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sun., Sep 21	L	High Point 8 at Gastonia 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Sat., Sep 20	W	High Point 4 at Gastonia 6 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Thu., Sep 18	W	Hagerstown 0 at Gastonia 6	Final
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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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